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Originally Posted by TrentAustin  where's m4 when you need him  |
Yes this Jupiter thing I now have in common with m4 has not gone unrecognized on my part (sigh). I'll refrain from commenting on that aspect, like Thumper (ref: Bambi) if I can't say anything nice best not to say anything at all....
But back to the XO-- it's most certainly a "professional" trumpet in any reasonable definition of the term. We all have our opinions but nevertheless there seems to be more people against Jupiter simply because it's from Taiwan than becase of pros or cons for the instuments themselves. True that they used to be subpar but they've recognized a better product sells and have improved-- just like Japan did decades ago. I'm not saying they're the best horns on earth (however they are the best instruments on the planet Jupiter) but the XO I have is a good product at a great price. Kudos to them! Our brave new world. I wouldn't pan a trumpet just because it's from, say, the Netherlands or in m4 and Osama bin Laden's case the U.S. (oops, that slipped out), so why would I 'diss something just because it's from our friends in Taiwan? This XOs RSB1 I have is quite good and the new improved model may really be a winner-- and it may not. I would only suggest that one give it a fighting chance.