Zaraskabat

I too liked the old flairs I tried in the early 70's. That is why I bought my high school daughter a new silver flair. I keep hearing slightly insulting comments about them here at TM and it bothers me a little. No, it is not of the same class as the older flairs but it is still far better than a Conn Director. These newer UMI models may disappoint you by recycling their model names, but what I wish to point out is that maybe we should be glad that we finally have several truly intermediate level horns available. Yes, I was disappointed too that it is not the same horn I remember, but then I look at how much I paid for it. These horns can be had for $750 easy and no matter how good a high school level student is, they are still an intermediate level player in my book. Will I run out and plop down a couple grand for a modern day equivalent of the older pro horns for a very good high school player? nope

So I guess I am saying let's not be complaining and insulting a horn because the manufacturor wants to use a model name that once meant something else. Let's be glad we are getting higher level student horns at a reasonable price.

Ken