[Trombone-l] Chinese bass trumpets? (Neeme wants to know)

[Eric & Candice Swanson]

On Jul 25, 2008, at 8:05 AM, George Butler wrote:

> ...I seem to recall Eric Swanson asking if the current
> batch of Chinese valved instruments are an improvement over those of
> the previous generation.  Something about valve tolerances being
> tougher to get right than getting tubing for slides parallel.
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> Any suggestions on inexpensive bass trumpets?  (Because, Neeme wants  
> to know.)
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George,

I never did get a definitive answer about the Chinese bass trumpets,  
but I think somebody said they bought one and it was pretty good.  I  
would suggest buying one of the Selman brand and giving it a good  
thorough trying out.  Check for the fit of the tuning slides, valve  
compression and action, and check the tuning with a tuner.  If it  
passes muster, then buy some more. Let us know what you think.  I  
would buy one myself, but I already have a decent American (Holton)  
bass trumpet.

Eric Swanson