[Trombone-l] Looking For A Jazz Horn

[Wayne Dyess]

On Sep 18, 2007, at 8:36 AM, Earl Needham wrote:

>         Actually, if it's just going to be for a semester or two,
> and if you don't really want to spend the money for a new trombone,
> why not try something the size of a Bach 6 1/2AL in the 88HTO?  I
> keep saying that, back in the '70's, we all used the 6 1/2AL or a
> Giardinelli 4D in the 88H, and it was a nice sound.  You might borrow
> a mouthpiece and see what it gives you.


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I would have to disagree with Earl on that advice.  I speak from  
experience.  I did that in college.  An 88H with ANY mouthpiece just  
isn't going to cut it in jazz.

You need to go with your instincts on this one.  Especially if you  
are serious about being a jazz player.

--Wayne Dyess