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Hornie · 08-10-2004, 05:33 PM

After trying out and playing many horns, I found this horn to be the most responsive, open, free-blowing, powerful and versatile horn for me. I bought one in Rose Brass, the standard 46 leadpipe, in gold plating.

The horn is not a heavy horn, but with the MVW valve bottom-cap system, you can really change the resonance and weight-balance of the horn. Plus, having both a rounded and D-shaped tuning slide brings even more options (I like the rounded one thus far).

The horn is very powerful, sizzles easily, resonants like crazy, and has a very beautiful sound. The craftsmanship is excellent, the finish spectacular, and the valves are unbelievable (only rivaled by Getzen valves and not by much) ... and the short-throw of them makes the speed all the more enjoyable and easy.

What I believe makes this horn quite the catch is that it's very versatile and the price is great for a pro horn.

The double case it comes with is gorgeous, albeit big, and seems to secure and protect the horn quite well.

I remember having my heart set on a Kanstul after playing many horns, and then I picked up the Vintage One and I couldn't figure out what to do; I was so sure I wanted the Kanstul, which is a very fine instrument, but this Conn blew me away...!

Well, I finally got One, and I do not regret it, and I recommend it highly. But please do try the different bell and leadpipe options, because one must find the configuration to fit their own needs and wants.

All in all, the Vintage One is one singing horn.

08-10-2004, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hornie New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11	Fantastic Horn! After trying out and playing many horns, I found this horn to be the most responsive, open, free-blowing, powerful and versatile horn for me. I bought one in Rose Brass, the standard 46 leadpipe, in gold plating. The horn is not a heavy horn, but with the MVW valve bottom-cap system, you can really change the resonance and weight-balance of the horn. Plus, having both a rounded and D-shaped tuning slide brings even more options (I like the rounded one thus far). The horn is very powerful, sizzles easily, resonants like crazy, and has a very beautiful sound. The craftsmanship is excellent, the finish spectacular, and the valves are unbelievable (only rivaled by Getzen valves and not by much) ... and the short-throw of them makes the speed all the more enjoyable and easy. What I believe makes this horn quite the catch is that it's very versatile and the price is great for a pro horn. The double case it comes with is gorgeous, albeit big, and seems to secure and protect the horn quite well. I remember having my heart set on a Kanstul after playing many horns, and then I picked up the Vintage One and I couldn't figure out what to do; I was so sure I wanted the Kanstul, which is a very fine instrument, but this Conn blew me away...! Well, I finally got One, and I do not regret it, and I recommend it highly. But please do try the different bell and leadpipe options, because one must find the configuration to fit their own needs and wants. All in all, the Vintage One is one singing horn.