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Paul Randall · 10-23-2005, 10:32 PM

My 2 cents worth is this:

As far as making an instrument for use in a symphony orchestra, Yamaha hit it's zenith with the heavy wall MK II instrument. Everything that they have made after that horn has not been as good, at least for me. The Xeno plays nice, but does not play big enough and the new "Chicago" model plays too tight and without enough "bark" to the sound. I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I'm glad I kept my MK II C trumpet.

Paul R

10-23-2005, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Randall New Friend Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13	Play tested a Yamaha Xeno My 2 cents worth is this: As far as making an instrument for use in a symphony orchestra, Yamaha hit it's zenith with the heavy wall MK II instrument. Everything that they have made after that horn has not been as good, at least for me. The Xeno plays nice, but does not play big enough and the new "Chicago" model plays too tight and without enough "bark" to the sound. I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I'm glad I kept my MK II C trumpet. Paul R