| I'm going to stay away from high end horns and list only ones that I think that I, as a future band director, could sell parents on. In a particular order:
1. Getzen 900S Eterna -- Great sound, blends with other horns, great price value, the valves!
2. Yamaha Xeno -- Comparable to the "Bach" sound, better quality for the price than the Bach.
3. Schilke S32 -- Again, another horn in the thicker sound vein. You can't beat the quality of the Schilkes; and, if taken care of, will last in value. Has more resistance than the comparable B-model (in terms of bore), so I think a HS player would handle that nicely.
4. Gezen 3050 -- Great Getzen valves, solid build quality, at home in a variety of situations, competitive price.
5. Kanstul 1500B -- An alternative for those who desire to have as close to a Bach sound without a Bach. Quality build.
You'll notice that, except for one, I've stayed away from large companies. Other than the playability of the Yamaha, you know that it will always be a quality product. Other than that, I picked American companies that provide a great product and great support; and, I tried to pick horns that are in the middle of sound concept, a horn that would be accepted in any group.
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--Matt-- |