Originally Posted by rowuk

Bud Herseth also tried a Monette and went back to his Bach. Not because the Monette was worse, but the sound did not fit in his head/situation. Chris Martin "tried" other horns and is now also back with his Bach for whatever reason. I do not read this as "inflexible", a question of competence or even as a lost opportunity. Bach HAS a distinctive character and that is for many players the most transparent window for their musicality! I am just happy that in the trumpet world, there are instruments that offer REAL variety and players willing to paint with new colors!