brassmojo

Greetings from California---
I just read your post. Wayne's new Yamahopper is a copy of his Kanstul---he uses the Kanstul in the studio---go figure.
I think I agree with you --- its not the Horn, it's the player. Some players comprise their inabilities by by a custom, flashy, boutique, no one can buy but the rich, type of horns.
Bernie Glow, the best trumpet sound God gave to man, played a Bach 72 light-weight---probably at the time he bought it cost $800 (US). All the old Maynard albums he used an old Martin Committee and Conn 38b.
Non one has come close to Bernie and Maynard yet, not even using $10K horns. By the way those old horns are still available.
Take care--
3C