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Originally Posted by camelbrass Actually when I play the Taylor with somebody new the response is usually..'what is that? sounds great, can I try it?' either then followed by 'well it's different' or 'how much and where can I buy one?' in about equal proportions. The contrarian side of me quite enjoys both responses.
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Not weird at all! The ZeuS line comes in so many different finishes that when I pulled out an Olympus in brushed copper at Symphonic Band rehearsal, I got very similar responses.
I am with you. I think everyone should allow other players to play their horns. I carry a bottle of Mi-T-Mist sanitizer too with me so they can try my mouthpieces. Not every horn or every mouthpiece is for everyone. But if we let others play our horns and mouthpieces and we get to play theirs, more information is shared.
I guess you would have neither of those questions if you played a Bach 37. Maybe if you had a Benge 3X or 5X. But with a ZeuS, or Taylor, or Eclipse, or a Wild Thing, or even a Kanstul .... someone will ask those questions.
To show you how bad I am, I am playing a great ZeuS Gaurnerius right now that is silver plated. I had the bell done in gold wash and the the tuning slides gold plated so it wouldn't look like a standard horn. Now part of that, of course is that I sell ZeuS and it is in my best financial interest to get noticed. But I really don't like playing a "common" horn or even look like I am.
As for playing characteristics, I also want something different. First, I like a more mellow sound. I like the brushed copper for that reason. I also play on mouthpieces that give me a more mellow sound (right now I am playing a Rudy Muck ... pretty interesting pieces).
I don't think I would buy a Strad. I would buy a ZeuS G (Mt Vernon Bach copy) in a great looking finish though! I probably won't drive a Chevy Cavalier either.
But I am sure there are those who have a different opinion.
M&C
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