[Trombone-l] Bach 16M

[Frank Darmiento]

Marty -

Interesting questions--I'll concur with Eric Edwards'
advice about searching through the many horn options
available.  If you have access to music stores (& even
other trombonists) who will let you try out horns,
that will give you the best idea of what will work for
you--or at least point you in the right direction.

As far as range, yes bore size will affect that some,
but I think mouthpiece size is the biggest factor. 
With some experimentation you'll find the optimum
mouthpiece you're comfortable with--and gives you the
sound you want.  The bore size (and type of alloy used
on the bell) will mostly affect the sound rather than
the range.

Have fun.

Frank

--- MARTIN ELLRICK <mellrick1 at bresnan.net> wrote:

> He recently lent me one of his vintage Elkhart Bach
> 16m's (Coprion bell with 
> the lacquer stripped, and I fell in love with
> it....rich, dark, able to blend, 
> yet cut like a mother when needed.....(played on a
> 16Mlt in College)
> Upshot is, he won't sell...:-)
> So...looking for a Mt. Vernon or early Elkhart
> 16M...a more difficult quest 
> than anticipated.
> If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd
> appreciate the help!
> Also thought about moving up to a 36, but the move
> from .509 to .525 and 
> corresponding effect on upper register/endurance
> worries me.
> Any thoughts appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Marty
> 
> 
> 
> Car keys? Where'd I leave my mind?
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Frank T. Darmiento
Scottsdale, Arizona
frank at darmiento.com
www.SackbutMusic.com
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