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Originally Posted by supportlivejazz  The Imperial models made after the 1940s were the student line. I have owned a couple and was not impressed with the tone, the quality of the build or finish. I have a Handcraft Imperial from the 30s and it is a whole different horn. Different as in way better. |
Incorrect.
The Imperial became an intermediate model, subsequent to the introduction of the Committee.
The Indiana was designated as the student model, although (in my opinion, as well as many Committee owner/players) the Indiana is now considered a finer horn, in respect to tone and playability than the Imperial. I, and many others, use an Indiana as a "back-up" and "rehearsal"-horn.
The Imperial is "flashed-out" with much nickel trim and adornments, making it appear to be "fancy".
None-the-less, the Imperial is a fine horn; ... one could do worse than to play a later-day Imperial (Trumpet, Cornet or Fluegelhorn). I have several of each.
Robt