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lonelyangel · 07-11-2005, 08:58 PM

I am sitting here smiling to myself just imagining the kind of damage Gary has been doing with that beast :) I've had the unforgettable experience of hearing Mr Wilder in the flesh - he should be on the next demo CD for the B.E. method, the most awesome sound I've ever heard coming from a trumpet!!

I knew you would flip out over that horn Gary - but I guess you know its already sold - even though it is still really only a prototype. It was bought by a London based player who specializes in Salsa and latin/jazz ensembles and the brilliant tone, power and scintillating projection which are the essence of the horns character made it love at first sight.

I just wanted to chime in with my opinion - for what its worth - and without dismissing anybody elses, but personally I would not rush to label any horn as a jazz horn, lead horn, classical horn or commercial horn. I wouldn't want anybody to think that the new large bore Eclipse is only for playing lead on - or more importantly that simply playing this horn will turn you into a lead player. I just think that, when this version of the Eclipse is finally launched it will be another fantastic addition to an excellent stable of trumpets - offering players of all styles another great horn to consider.

I have been working closely with Leigh on the development of the large bore for many months - and it has to be said that this particular set up with the new bell is a fantasticly well balanced and viscerally exciting instrument. It is going to be very popular with a wide variety of players. I love playing it and would be happy to take it with me on ANY professional engagement no matter what chair or what style of music. Then again that is true for all the horns that I test in the factory. If it comes down to the very best set up for me then its still going to be the medium yellow which i have been playing for 2 1/2 years now.

BTW Trent, I got the chance to play your horns before they left the factory - love the new finish.

I'd love to hear what some of your colleagues thought about the horn Gary. Glad you had fun and sorry Leigh took it home again.

All the best. Noel.

07-11-2005, 08:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
lonelyangel Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 196	I am sitting here smiling to myself just imagining the kind of damage Gary has been doing with that beast :) I've had the unforgettable experience of hearing Mr Wilder in the flesh - he should be on the next demo CD for the B.E. method, the most awesome sound I've ever heard coming from a trumpet!! I knew you would flip out over that horn Gary - but I guess you know its already sold - even though it is still really only a prototype. It was bought by a London based player who specializes in Salsa and latin/jazz ensembles and the brilliant tone, power and scintillating projection which are the essence of the horns character made it love at first sight. I just wanted to chime in with my opinion - for what its worth - and without dismissing anybody elses, but personally I would not rush to label any horn as a jazz horn, lead horn, classical horn or commercial horn. I wouldn't want anybody to think that the new large bore Eclipse is only for playing lead on - or more importantly that simply playing this horn will turn you into a lead player. I just think that, when this version of the Eclipse is finally launched it will be another fantastic addition to an excellent stable of trumpets - offering players of all styles another great horn to consider. I have been working closely with Leigh on the development of the large bore for many months - and it has to be said that this particular set up with the new bell is a fantasticly well balanced and viscerally exciting instrument. It is going to be very popular with a wide variety of players. I love playing it and would be happy to take it with me on ANY professional engagement no matter what chair or what style of music. Then again that is true for all the horns that I test in the factory. If it comes down to the very best set up for me then its still going to be the medium yellow which i have been playing for 2 1/2 years now. BTW Trent, I got the chance to play your horns before they left the factory - love the new finish. I'd love to hear what some of your colleagues thought about the horn Gary. Glad you had fun and sorry Leigh took it home again. All the best. Noel. __________________ Noel Langley - Eclipse Artist noel@eclipsetrumpets.com Eclipse Medium Yellow, scratch gold Eclipse Medium Heavy Red, custom 'Diamond Back' in 24ct gold Eclipse Red Brass Flugel Custom Scherzer piccolo with copper Wedgewood bell, finished in scratch gold Giardinelli 6S, 6M, 6FL Bach 3CW