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Originally Posted by gregc  Some folks just don't want to hold up a weighty horn all night. |
That's what I was about to say - the extra weight can wreak havoc on a player with back problems. As far as the playing characteristics of heavy vs. light, it's up to the player to decide what works best for him/her. I'm sure heavy horns work better in some situations, and light ones work better in others. The main objective is to play a horn that makes you work the least to produce the type of music you're playing. Most players are best served by quality middle-of-the-road equipment, not by the extremes.