| Hi Guys,
Speaking as one who has had a tremendously bad experience with owning a Bach Strad I can only say that I could care less about the mystique of the horn that I own. That doesn't mean I cannot appreciate the craftsmanship/quality of other people's axes, just that I will now only put my money where the best "feeling/playing" horn for me is. Obviously, money may be an issue, but I no longer look down on other equipment just because it's less well known. For example, ever since I can remember, Getzen's were seen as inferior horns in every respect by the players and teachers that I was around yet after getting rid of that beautifully, majestically, and artistically finished Strad that played and felt like a wooden bucket I ended up getting a USED Getzen that is light years ahead of my old Strad. I wouldn't trade it back for any reason. Ideally, I'd like to have a Lawler(some day I'll have the money and Bruce @ NorthernBrass will have a new order) but it's not because of any perceived "mystique" on my part. I simply believe that Lawler has the combination of all of the features and playing characteristics that I'm looking for. Anyway, time to get off the soapbox.
Thanks For Your Patience,
Dan
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