[Trombone-l] Bass Trumpets

[thetubameister@adelphia.net]

Best one's I've played were Mt. Vernon Bachs (save for the one's I've built ;-)

Actually, I use a very bright mouthpiece on an Olds "FlugelBone" and it has always served me well.  Cost effective too.  If you want one, let me know - My shop has two.

J.c.S.

---- Eric & Candice Swanson <swan325 at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> ALEX ILES wrote:
> 
> >I am in the market for a bass trumpet and I am taking an informal  
> >survey.
> >
> >What brands do you all prefer?
> >
> >Rotary vs. piston?
> >
> >C vs. Bb?
> >
> >On or off-list responses are welcome...
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> Alex,
> 
>  Bach is supposed to be the standard for Bass trumpets in the US.  I got 
> a good deal on an old Holton, and it seems to play pretty well.  I know 
> a guy in one of the Mexico City orchestras that has a  Holton that likes 
> it pretty well also.  I have heard the Getzens can be pretty good if you 
> don't have the money to spend on the Bach.  All are Bbs.
> 
> Eric Swanson
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