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jblo · 05-01-2004, 05:27 PM

The more I think about it, if you just ordered the XO with the red brass or silver leadpipe it would be much less of an issue - at least in my mind. Like I said, if it weren't for the leadpipe, I'd still have mine.

I'm not trying to disparage Jupiter at all. I understand their saxes and flutes are highly regarded by woodwind players. Clearly their Tribune series trumpets are among some of the best values on the market.

I wasn't necessarily trying to compare the Jupiters from 10 years ago directly with the XO's because clearly it's not a strong comparison, especially with Jupiter who has made great strides in improving their product. Yet I personally can't help but be a little gunshy towards spending close to a grand on a new one, given my experience. That's only fair. And like I said I was quite pleased with mine for what it was and what I used it for.

BTW, I corresponded a bit with Neal Goodwin in the customer service dept. at Jupiter and he was very helpful and courteous. I was even trying to inquire about ordering the red brass leadpipe from the XO to replace mine, but instead I just decided to let it go.

05-01-2004, 05:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
jblo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central PA Posts: 8	The more I think about it, if you just ordered the XO with the red brass or silver leadpipe it would be much less of an issue - at least in my mind. Like I said, if it weren't for the leadpipe, I'd still have mine. I'm not trying to disparage Jupiter at all. I understand their saxes and flutes are highly regarded by woodwind players. Clearly their Tribune series trumpets are among some of the best values on the market. I wasn't necessarily trying to compare the Jupiters from 10 years ago directly with the XO's because clearly it's not a strong comparison, especially with Jupiter who has made great strides in improving their product. Yet I personally can't help but be a little gunshy towards spending close to a grand on a new one, given my experience. That's only fair. And like I said I was quite pleased with mine for what it was and what I used it for. BTW, I corresponded a bit with Neal Goodwin in the customer service dept. at Jupiter and he was very helpful and courteous. I was even trying to inquire about ordering the red brass leadpipe from the XO to replace mine, but instead I just decided to let it go. __________________ Jason Blome Bb - USA Destino #008 Bb - Heavily Modified F. Schmidt C - Palmer Custom (being built!) Cornet - Kanstul K-731 Flug - Jupiter 846 Picc - Kanstul made F. Besson MP - Warburton 4's and Curry 60's