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rafterman · 04-26-2004, 06:01 PM

To start, I'm a comeback player with about two years of return under my belt. I play in two bands: one doing community-oriented work and the other a big band that does a lot of regular work - especially in the summer parks. I play Kanstuls: 1504 Bb, 1525 Flugel, and 1530 cornet. Recently, I shifted to a Warburton 5 deep cup #10 backbore on the Bb for a darker sound.

I thought the 1504 was working well with the new set up - and it is. However, the WT is a very high performing horn. First, the sound is veryrich. As Robert Frost says about the woods, "lovely, dark, and deep." I really didn't want to hear the difference, because it could cost me money. But the difference was there. The low and mid range felt teriffic. The high Cs and Ds also rang out. I could hear a little more of my air on the high notes, but it's a poor workman who blames his tools.

Playing softly, the WT responded with immediacy. Of course, the big bored thing took everything I could blow and made it sound wonderful.

The slotting was outstanding. Maybe it was the honeymoon, but things felt easier and smoother on the WT.

As for fit and finish, the silver is - well, its about the same as my Kanstul in silver - very good.

Tom sent me some great advice for running the horn thru it's paces. I suggest folks on the tour ask him for his test routine, especially if they don't regularly try out horns against some standard procedures to take an instrument and player thru the paces.

Please contact me with specific questions if you have them. To help me think about this horn, I've been checking out the boards, using private e-mails and telephone to check the opinions of other players. I haven't found or heard any objections to the WT from anyone - except for regrets or hesitation on the price. A couple of pro players I know play beautifully and stand behind their beliefs in mastering off-the-shelf Bachs, etc. They wonder about spending extra for the craft horns. However, I can't ignore the qualities I felt with the WT.

The horn is off to PA tomorrow.

Regards to all - and a big appreciation to Tom for the chance to try this horn. It has me thinking.

04-26-2004, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
rafterman New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dutchess County NY Posts: 5	WT Review To start, I'm a comeback player with about two years of return under my belt. I play in two bands: one doing community-oriented work and the other a big band that does a lot of regular work - especially in the summer parks. I play Kanstuls: 1504 Bb, 1525 Flugel, and 1530 cornet. Recently, I shifted to a Warburton 5 deep cup #10 backbore on the Bb for a darker sound. I thought the 1504 was working well with the new set up - and it is. However, the WT is a very high performing horn. First, the sound is veryrich. As Robert Frost says about the woods, "lovely, dark, and deep." I really didn't want to hear the difference, because it could cost me money. But the difference was there. The low and mid range felt teriffic. The high Cs and Ds also rang out. I could hear a little more of my air on the high notes, but it's a poor workman who blames his tools. Playing softly, the WT responded with immediacy. Of course, the big bored thing took everything I could blow and made it sound wonderful. The slotting was outstanding. Maybe it was the honeymoon, but things felt easier and smoother on the WT. As for fit and finish, the silver is - well, its about the same as my Kanstul in silver - very good. Tom sent me some great advice for running the horn thru it's paces. I suggest folks on the tour ask him for his test routine, especially if they don't regularly try out horns against some standard procedures to take an instrument and player thru the paces. Please contact me with specific questions if you have them. To help me think about this horn, I've been checking out the boards, using private e-mails and telephone to check the opinions of other players. I haven't found or heard any objections to the WT from anyone - except for regrets or hesitation on the price. A couple of pro players I know play beautifully and stand behind their beliefs in mastering off-the-shelf Bachs, etc. They wonder about spending extra for the craft horns. However, I can't ignore the qualities I felt with the WT. The horn is off to PA tomorrow. Regards to all - and a big appreciation to Tom for the chance to try this horn. It has me thinking.