[Trombone-l] Bach 16M

[Wayne Dyess]

I have played a Bach 16M since around 1976 myself.  I recently  
experienced some slide problems with the one I was playing (which was  
a school owned instrument), so I decided it was time to replace the  
one I had sold some 5 years ago.  In my quest, I came across a fine  
Bach 12 with the best slide I have ever held in my hands.  I grabbed  
it at $ 650.

I love how well centered my tone has become, and how my upper  
register now zings.

Keep an open mind.  Try a 12, if you can.  I think you'd like it, too.

--Wayne Dyess


On Dec 4, 2007, at 7:06 AM, MARTIN ELLRICK wrote:

> I'm new to the list and an old fart, to boot, so bear with me. :-)
> I was a late 70's, early 80's guy...good Jazz lead and solo player.
> Turned down a plum grad teaching assistanship (mush to my later  
> regret) and
> got a "real" job. Made my pile, and am now getting back in to  
> playing some 25
> years later.
> I bought into the King 2B/3B minset...have owned several vintage  
> horns, both
> brass and SS, but have been working with a wonderful teacher who  
> has corrected
> several flaws, the most important being proper breath support and  
> emboucher,
> rather than cramming the horn inmy face, which I used to be able to  
> get away
> with.
> 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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