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Originally Posted by rowuk  The type of valve is insignificant. There is as much rotary quality and trash as with piston trumpets. Whatever axe that you are looking for, you need to play before you pay.
Rotary flugels can be AWESOME. |
Well, it could be matter for other thread, but you know that the market rotary trumpets & flugels is so concrete, and new makers are not welcome. That makes that new makers must do things really well.
Also, in Germany -the main market of rotaries- is mandatory to be in possesion of the Master Maker Diploma (MusikInstrumenteBauerMeister) to open a new facilities.
Proportionally, there is much less trash in rotary instruments than perinet.
Anyway, take care. China is everywhere.
My valve pistons are made by Getzen, but I asked a famous English maker and he offered to sell piston valves wich are made in China...
Excuse me, but I will not tell you the brand-name.
BTW I must say that I don't find so many troubbles to play in tune with a flugel than in a trumpet. Maybe it's only my feel.
Best regards !!!