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Phil Rinaldi · 01-29-2007, 12:53 PM

11thchair-

Thanks for trying the horn.

I can see how you would have break in issues.
VCT tries to keep the horns as lubed as possible, but you just can't get to all the stock everyday.
Also, the tolerances on the valves and slides are really tight...once you break them in, they are as smooth as silk.
The thought behind this is that when someone buys a horn, they will break it in so that it fits them perfect.
In the long run, it is better.

When you get a chance, try the lightweight horns (MV1L, MV2L, and MV3). You may like them better because the lighter bell responds quicker. You give up a little projection for this. You'll find that on the regular weight bells, you need to "trust" the horn more because the projection is so great, you loose a little more "sensory feedback".

Again, thank you for trying the horns and for the feedback.

01-29-2007, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phil Rinaldi New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garwood, NJ Posts: 33	Re: My Experiences with Van Cleave Trumpets 11thchair- Thanks for trying the horn. I can see how you would have break in issues. VCT tries to keep the horns as lubed as possible, but you just can't get to all the stock everyday. Also, the tolerances on the valves and slides are really tight...once you break them in, they are as smooth as silk. The thought behind this is that when someone buys a horn, they will break it in so that it fits them perfect. In the long run, it is better. When you get a chance, try the lightweight horns (MV1L, MV2L, and MV3). You may like them better because the lighter bell responds quicker. You give up a little projection for this. You'll find that on the regular weight bells, you need to "trust" the horn more because the projection is so great, you loose a little more "sensory feedback". Again, thank you for trying the horns and for the feedback. __________________ Peace, Phil Rinaldi Trumpet Player in the New York City Area Owner; Rinaldi Entertainment, L.L.C. Artist Representative; Van Cleave Trumpets, L.L.C.