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ScreaminTrumpet · 04-22-2004, 06:13 PM

Sorry Dave,

I can see how that would have been a little confusing.

I was reviewing the Olympus, not the flugel. It was comparing it to my customized strad. I was also using a 1C mouthpiece. I really didn't feel any endurance problems. It had a real nice blow compared to my Strad. Also, there was no black hole feeling as if I might fall in.

I felt that it played as well in tune as my horn, but the sound differed. Could be the copper bell. The Olympus had a smoother, warmer sound than my strad. I thought the response was better than my horn, at all volume levels. I could make it whisper or scream. It didn't break up on me at high levels either. The valves were probably one of the most noticable differences. The combination of springs and material made the valves on the Olympus extremely fast. Pretty cool.

The fit and finish of the horn I played was great. It is also as good on my friend's Olympus. The visible seam on the bell is a little wierd but I guess the point isn't to stare at the horn. I do have to say that I did like the copper horn more than the one my friend bought. He bought the brushed silver and I just don't like the sound so much. He sounds great on it, but to each his own. I prefered the copper bell model.

Hopefully that answered a few of your questions.

04-22-2004, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScreaminTrumpet New Friend Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 36	Sorry Dave, I can see how that would have been a little confusing. I was reviewing the Olympus, not the flugel. It was comparing it to my customized strad. I was also using a 1C mouthpiece. I really didn't feel any endurance problems. It had a real nice blow compared to my Strad. Also, there was no black hole feeling as if I might fall in. I felt that it played as well in tune as my horn, but the sound differed. Could be the copper bell. The Olympus had a smoother, warmer sound than my strad. I thought the response was better than my horn, at all volume levels. I could make it whisper or scream. It didn't break up on me at high levels either. The valves were probably one of the most noticable differences. The combination of springs and material made the valves on the Olympus extremely fast. Pretty cool. The fit and finish of the horn I played was great. It is also as good on my friend's Olympus. The visible seam on the bell is a little wierd but I guess the point isn't to stare at the horn. I do have to say that I did like the copper horn more than the one my friend bought. He bought the brushed silver and I just don't like the sound so much. He sounds great on it, but to each his own. I prefered the copper bell model. Hopefully that answered a few of your questions. __________________ Josh Revolution Drum and Bugle Corps Soprano Tech Be a part of the new Revolution in DCI!!! www.Revolutionypa.org Bb - '99 Bach Strad (customized) (1C) '65 Bach Strad 37* (all original) (BR 42s) Picc - Scherzer Bb/A Rotary (7E/3C)