gglassmeyer

I would also recommend the rounded tuning slide. This really makes a horn have a less stuffy feel. That's really the thing that sold me on buying my Conn Vintage One over a very nice Bach that I liked. I prefered the Bach until I switched the tuning slides on the Conn. The Conn came with both tuning slides and the Modular Valve Weight system (which I don't really use). The open feel with the rounded slide made me change my mind. Had the Bach come with both slides I might have chosen the Bach, but I'm not a bit disappointed with the V1.
If you do decide to get a rounded slide make sure you have a trusted technician fit it to your horn.

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Greg Glassmeyer