Which horn do you like best? Vote here!

TrentAustin · 11-28-2008, 09:19 AM

Following on a similar thread by ldwoods I was hoping to get a bit of feedback from the readers here. I was bored (and stuffed!) last night so I thought I'd record 5 horns and run a "blindfold test" to have the folks here help me sell a few trumpets.

I again find myself with a bunch of horns and should sell a few. One or two of the horns here is not for sale but the others are. Please vote above and add comments in the thread to explain the reasons for your choice. Sorry for the uninspired playing (it is an Aebersold after all!). I played everything on the same mpc and the settings/mic/placement are all the same.

test horn 1 - Putfile.com
test file 2 - Putfile.com
test file 3 - Putfile.com
test file 4 - Putfile.com
test file 5 - Putfile.com

After a few days I'll reveal the horns I used on which clips! Thanks for listening and voting! Best,

T

Solar Bell · 11-28-2008, 11:03 AM

Hey Trent,

I liked 3 the best, it seemed to have the smoothest sound, to my ears.

5 was close, but 3 was best.

I also thought 4 was the weakest sounding.

-cw-

flugelgirl · 11-28-2008, 11:08 AM

Hi, Trent!
So the eternal horn safari continues........redundant, maybe, but appropriate in your case!
All right - my pick was #1. On horn #1, everything you played just seemed to fall into place - perfect tone, warm and fat, but sounded like you could sizzle a little if you pushed it. Intonation sounded great, and it didn't sound like you were struggling with anything. The last horn was a close second for the same reasons. The others sounded a bit too bright, and in the case of #2, a little nasal for the way you play. They also sounded a bit constrictive for you - like there might be a little too much back pressure.
I hope I helped you out a bit - I'm interested to know wchich horns these were!

prof5 · 11-28-2008, 12:03 PM

#1 - a bit thin, started out less sure but gains as you go, have you played this horn much?
#2 - wonderful agility, must have slickest valves, confident on highs and bends, but maybe a little too open?
#3 - nice tone, but with a little less confidence.
#4 - highs harder to nail, overall less expressive.
#5 - confident playing, hits the slots but slides at will, wide range, you seem most at ease.

Overall, I'd choose #5. Seems like you took it places the others didn't want to go. #1 has a lot of potential if I'm right about the familiarity. In order from best to worst (or rather from wonderful to merely great): 5, 2, 3, 4, 1.

I'm probably miles off, but it was fun!

Thanks,
Garry

Puukka · 11-28-2008, 12:06 PM

I like the first. Clear tone with just that amount of air in it, that I like.
But you anyway sound great on every trumpet.
Herbert

TrentAustin · 11-28-2008, 01:15 PM

Interesting comments so far. Thanks for the kind words. I know it's hard to pick out which one is better for your tastes. I got done last night and the results surprised me too. I also realize that I pretty much sound like me on everything. That might be a good thing but I was hoping I'd find the "Terence Blanchard and Dave Bilger" buttons on one of these instruments. bummer!

Keep the comments coming. This is fun!
-T

RobertSlotte · 11-28-2008, 02:11 PM

Its too difficult for me to choose...I think I would answer differently from day to day depending on my mood.

rikrdo · 11-28-2008, 02:12 PM

#4 Definitely
I was laughing, smiling and cracking up at your licks. Just great.
And at the risk of being banned.......................(I would give my left n*t to play like you)

FabULous !

If I ever become dedicated enough, YOU are the guy I'll be calling up for some improv lessons.
Keep up the great work

siarr · 11-28-2008, 03:03 PM

Beautiful playing on all 5 - a pleasure to hear! #1 seemed the "smallest" or thinnest to me, with #3 sounding the darkest, almost flugel-like. I think I preferred #3, but they all sounded great, proving once again that it's less the horn and more about who's on the business end of it! Good luck, Trent!

Best wishes,
Chas

Indian · 11-28-2008, 04:29 PM

I found that I was trying to rate the clips on my style at first. But listening to "your" style and the horns I thought #1 was capable but not exceptional. #2 seemed to be agile and clear. #3 seemed a little dark and muddy to me, it could have been some of the licks, no criticism on the playing just some licks seemed to be darker and not as good on intonation with more lipping. #4 seemed to have more missed notes on the high end and just sounded to tight., at first I thought maybe you were getting a little lip fatigue. Until I heard #5 which I really liked the tone and you nailed some of the harder licks better on this horn. #5 sounded like a more open horn and easier for you to play than the others. My favorite is #5 followed by #2.

View Poll Results: Which sound did you like the best? (tell us why in the thread)
horn #1	6	18.18%
horn #2	4	12.12%
horn #3	9	27.27%
horn #4	3	9.09%
horn #5	11	33.33%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

11-28-2008, 01:15 PM	#6
TrentAustin Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,058	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Interesting comments so far. Thanks for the kind words. I know it's hard to pick out which one is better for your tastes. I got done last night and the results surprised me too. I also realize that I pretty much sound like me on everything. That might be a good thing but I was hoping I'd find the "Terence Blanchard and Dave Bilger" buttons on one of these instruments. bummer! Keep the comments coming. This is fun! -T __________________ http://trentaustin.com Consultant, S.E. Shires Trumpets Shires B59BLW "TA" model Bb trumpet Adams Gold Brass Flugelhorn Wedge Mouthpieces PM me for an appointment to try a Shires!

11-28-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
RobertSlotte Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 205	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Its too difficult for me to choose...I think I would answer differently from day to day depending on my mood. __________________ THE TRUMPETS SHALL SOUND! Robert Slotte Bach Model 43 Bb Yamaha 8310z Bb B&S Eb-Trumpet B&S D-Trumpet Gezen A/B piccolo

11-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#8
rikrdo New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 41	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! #4 Definitely I was laughing, smiling and cracking up at your licks. Just great. And at the risk of being banned.......................(I would give my left nt to play like you) FabULous !* *If I ever become dedicated enough, YOU are the guy I'll be calling up for some improv lessons.* *Keep up the great work* __________________ rick

11-28-2008, 03:03 PM	#9
siarr Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL, USA Posts: 218	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Beautiful playing on all 5 - a pleasure to hear! #1 seemed the "smallest" or thinnest to me, with #3 sounding the darkest, almost flugel-like. I think I preferred #3, but they all sounded great, proving once again that it's less the horn and more about who's on the business end of it! Good luck, Trent! Best wishes, Chas

11-28-2008, 09:19 AM	#1
TrentAustin Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,058	Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Following on a similar thread by ldwoods I was hoping to get a bit of feedback from the readers here. I was bored (and stuffed!) last night so I thought I'd record 5 horns and run a "blindfold test" to have the folks here help me sell a few trumpets. I again find myself with a bunch of horns and should sell a few. One or two of the horns here is not for sale but the others are. Please vote above and add comments in the thread to explain the reasons for your choice. Sorry for the uninspired playing (it is an Aebersold after all!). I played everything on the same mpc and the settings/mic/placement are all the same. test horn 1 - Putfile.com test file 2 - Putfile.com test file 3 - Putfile.com test file 4 - Putfile.com test file 5 - Putfile.com After a few days I'll reveal the horns I used on which clips! Thanks for listening and voting! Best, T __________________ http://trentaustin.com Consultant, S.E. Shires Trumpets Shires B59BLW "TA" model Bb trumpet Adams Gold Brass Flugelhorn Wedge Mouthpieces PM me for an appointment to try a Shires!

11-28-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
Solar Bell Moderator Utimate User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 5,526	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Hey Trent, I liked 3 the best, it seemed to have the smoothest sound, to my ears. 5 was close, but 3 was best. I also thought 4 was the weakest sounding. -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan The average response time of a 911 call is over 4 minutes. The average speed of my 9mm is 1250 fps *When seconds count....the police are only minutes away.*

11-28-2008, 11:08 AM	#3
flugelgirl Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 402	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! Hi, Trent! So the eternal horn safari continues........redundant, maybe, but appropriate in your case! All right - my pick was #1. On horn #1, everything you played just seemed to fall into place - perfect tone, warm and fat, but sounded like you could sizzle a little if you pushed it. Intonation sounded great, and it didn't sound like you were struggling with anything. The last horn was a close second for the same reasons. The others sounded a bit too bright, and in the case of #2, a little nasal for the way you play. They also sounded a bit constrictive for you - like there might be a little too much back pressure. I hope I helped you out a bit - I'm interested to know wchich horns these were! __________________ Reeves V Raptor Yamaha 8335RGM 50's Calicchio Marcienkewicz Rembrandt flugel Schilke P5-4 French Besson Classic C Weril Regium Eb/D I am now a Marcinkiewicz Artist! http://www.marcinkiewicz.com/artist/index.htm

11-28-2008, 12:03 PM	#4
prof5 New Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! #1 - a bit thin, started out less sure but gains as you go, have you played this horn much? #2 - wonderful agility, must have slickest valves, confident on highs and bends, but maybe a little too open? #3 - nice tone, but with a little less confidence. #4 - highs harder to nail, overall less expressive. #5 - confident playing, hits the slots but slides at will, wide range, you seem most at ease. Overall, I'd choose #5. Seems like you took it places the others didn't want to go. #1 has a lot of potential if I'm right about the familiarity. In order from best to worst (or rather from wonderful to merely great): 5, 2, 3, 4, 1. I'm probably miles off, but it was fun! Thanks, Garry

11-28-2008, 12:06 PM	#5
Puukka Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vienna/Austria Posts: 106	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! I like the first. Clear tone with just that amount of air in it, that I like. But you anyway sound great on every trumpet. Herbert __________________ Schilke 13C4 Schilke B7

11-28-2008, 04:29 PM	#10
Indian Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 242	Re: Which horn do you like best? Vote here! I found that I was trying to rate the clips on my style at first. But listening to "your" style and the horns I thought #1 was capable but not exceptional. #2 seemed to be agile and clear. #3 seemed a little dark and muddy to me, it could have been some of the licks, no criticism on the playing just some licks seemed to be darker and not as good on intonation with more lipping. #4 seemed to have more missed notes on the high end and just sounded to tight., at first I thought maybe you were getting a little lip fatigue. Until I heard #5 which I really liked the tone and you nailed some of the harder licks better on this horn. #5 sounded like a more open horn and easier for you to play than the others. My favorite is #5 followed by #2. __________________ Rob, King Liberty SilverTone (3) King Liberty (7) Super 20 (2) Conn Vocabell 40A - 40B - 80A (6) - 81A (1) - 38A Victor (2) - 22B - 16B, 12B Coprion bell Getzen Tone Balanced Super Deluxe Holton French LeBlanc (1) - Al Hirt 550 Olds Studio (1) - Special (1) Last edited by Indian; 11-29-2008 at 02:39 PM.

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