cbdmd

Has anyone played this trumpet? Just curious. This is one I haven't had the pleasure of trying. Thanks!

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Chad


"So my advice to young players who do want to play with Stamina, strength and range is to really recognize that 1) your lip is not it, 2) your enemies are the hands--don't press too hard." Maynard Ferguson Nov. 1988 interview with Kenneth L. Neidig BDGuide

s.coomer

Yes, I currently use a Chicago Bb as my Bb. I have been playing it for the past two to three years. I find that it is an excellent instrument and works very well for me in all ways. I replaced a Bach 37 with it, and find that the intonation, projection, sound or tone to be excellent, and rather free blowing. The horn seems to slot very well and does everything that I want it to do. If you are thinking of buying one I suggest that you try a number of them. I tried 5 different Bbs before I chose this one. Although Yamaha has a better consistancy than most others you can run into small differences which will lead you to what is the best for you.

dizforprez

I have played one before, they play great. Since I play so little B flat I decided to have a Malone style( Larson brasswerks) pipe and slide put on my Bach 43 B flat. It is almost as good, with many of the same traits as the Chicago, but about 1/3rd the cost of the new Yamaha.


To me there is no question that they are great horns, but for me the question is how much is it worth to have a horn that is "that" much better.