| Well before I got kicked out of the ITG conference for not having my badge I did manage to try the TW. I must say, compared to the other Kanstul horns, I am not a big fan. The sound you get on that horn is too spread out and uneven. If you can focus it, it plays relatively well but it was way too responsive for my taste. Every nuiance in my airstream or lip pressure showed up in my sound. This is something I am not used to. It may have been improved with a standard tuning slide as opposed to the rounded one, but there was not one available. I can see this horn being good for lead work but not the greatest for solo work. Just my opinion. If anyone gets the chance to try one I would, it is definitely a unique horn and might be just perfect for someone else.
As for my badge, well....I kinda snuck in. I work after all and could only stop by for about an hour. The lady at registration said it was no problem but they have badge police running all over the place and they booted me. They should really start having an exhibit only badge which doesn't cost an arm and a leg and allows you just to see the vendors. I am sure they wouldn't mind the extra business. I did get to chat a bit with John Faddis which was cool. His lip looks like a slab of old bacon. I don't know how the hell he plays on that thing but he sure sounds great. That alone made the experiece worth it. Well, I have gone off topic. I better scram...... |