bianchiboy

Another vote for the Eclipse.

I've a Bach Strad myself but have a friend who bought an Eclipse Red about a year ago. It has a wonderful sound, much nicer than my Strad, and has completely transformed his playing. A nice upper register too; most flugels I've played on start to sound as if the air is being squeezed through them above a G or there abouts. I'm currently looking at getting a Taylor Chicago Lite Trumpet and, as I live in England, when I get to Andy's place, I'll try and have a play on any flugels he's got. If they're anywhere near as good as his trumpets, they'll be amazing!