Heavens2kadonka

Before I begin, let me talk to you all a bit on...

SCORING

I start all scores at 8. I do not like giving anything higher unless it is TRULY deserved, but if I even halfway think something needs a lower score, I will drop a grade quickly.

For reference, these horns I would give the following overall scores:

10- Stage 1
9- Olds Mendez/Kanstul 1503/Bach Strad (Blackburn pipe)
8- A "good" Bach Strad/The Evola
7- B&S Challenger/Yamaha Xeno
6- Olds Ambassador/Couesnon Lafayette/Holton Collegiate
5- A "Bad" Bach Strad
4- Bundy II
3- Blessing Student Line
2- Band Now Trumpet/other cheap horns
1- Same as 2

This being the first large bore I've played, it was truly an experience learning how to correctly produce a likeable sound. I had to focus a whole lot more on accuracy, as well as control. This horn made me work for it. I played only on this horn for five days straight, and when I started going between this horn and the Bach, I immediately noticed I could play my Medium Large bore horns NOTICEABLY better!

Yes, this horn will most definitely get a good review, so if ya don't want to read all I got to say about it, there you go! However, I would LIKE to think I have a lot of good information to share..

Of course, that will be tomorrow. Its time for me to get some sleep! So, till then...

Van

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Stage 1 California Light
'94 Bach Strad 37
1900 Eb Cornet

LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C
LOUD LM93