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TrentAustin · 11-26-2007, 08:07 PM

Dr. Dave nails it on the head again. I'm not wanting to cross paths in that regard. Monette pieces play so well in my 993 that I might end up using both the Wedge and the Monette. Perhaps it might not be possible to use the Wedge on my 993. That only makes sense because Dave M. is adamant about the correct piece in the heavier horns. I'm planning a shop trip to Monette's in January to try the full line of Bbs as well as have my 993 checked for routine maintainence. Then I'll have to make a really tough decision if my "toying" around doesn't gel. I know I'm personally not going to ask either Monette or Dr. Dave to cross paths in terms of each other's stuff.

I wouldn't feel comfortable asking Monette to make anything like this or having Dr. Dave modify the STC2-3 pieces I have when his Wedge works so well in the other horns(and how well Monettes work in this 993) . I'm thinking it's a backbore weight/throat/length/gap issue. The guys at Osmun will hook me up for sure.

I'm going to Osmun before teaching tomorrow to see what they can do for me in terms of modifying backbores. All I do know is that my Wedge pieces allow me to practice so much more and enjoy my time while doing it. That, for me, is priceless.

Off to rehearsal!
-T

11-26-2007, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,586	Re: The Wedge Dr. Dave nails it on the head again. I'm not wanting to cross paths in that regard. Monette pieces play so well in my 993 that I might end up using both the Wedge and the Monette. Perhaps it might not be possible to use the Wedge on my 993. That only makes sense because Dave M. is adamant about the correct piece in the heavier horns. I'm planning a shop trip to Monette's in January to try the full line of Bbs as well as have my 993 checked for routine maintainence. Then I'll have to make a really tough decision if my "toying" around doesn't gel. I know I'm personally not going to ask either Monette or Dr. Dave to cross paths in terms of each other's stuff. I wouldn't feel comfortable asking Monette to make anything like this or having Dr. Dave modify the STC2-3 pieces I have when his Wedge works so well in the other horns(and how well Monettes work in this 993) . I'm thinking it's a backbore weight/throat/length/gap issue. The guys at Osmun will hook me up for sure. I'm going to Osmun before teaching tomorrow to see what they can do for me in terms of modifying backbores. All I do know is that my Wedge pieces allow me to practice so much more and enjoy my time while doing it. That, for me, is priceless. Off to rehearsal! -T __________________ Trent Austin lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com Last edited by TrentAustin; 11-26-2007 at 08:10 PM.