[Trombone-l] Doubling on Bass

[Jon Brummel]

Hi Jeff-

Quick note before crashing: You could throw a 1.5G in there to get  
started, but if serious, want to move quickly to a real double trigger  
horn.  The Yamaha Xeno basses are quite impressive, and IMHO one of  
the best horns if on a budget- from there, I'd move quickly to the  
Getzen (more $), or the gold standard, a Bach 50 (anti-cheap).

I tried the new CL you're talking about (if it's the one at A&G) not  
bad- it's an intriguing horn, would need to spend a little more time  
with it to be certain, but for me it seems it'd be a great jazz horn,  
light classical horn.  I don't know if I'd use it in an orchestra  
though.   (Side note: not a big pig bigot- I play on an 88H CL for my  
tenor).   After rereading your post- the 62H might be a fine start-  
it's very user friendly and centers well.

Best,
	JB

Dr. Jon Brummel
Alto, Tenor, Bass Trombones, and Euphonium
925-768-2949
me at bonehead.us
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On May 17, 2009, at 11:03 PM, Jeff Marcilliat wrote:

> Hello trombone world -
>
> I've been on this list for years but this is my first post!  I need to
> start doubling on bass rather quickly.  At IU I went the other route
> and learned alto.  While I'm trying my best to find a bass in the Bay
> Area, what is a good mouthpiece for my tenor (Shires .547) that would
> facilitate the lower range a little better?  I've been working in the
> low register this week on my Bach 4G, but feel like bigger equipment
> could help immensely.
>
> Also, what are the best bass trombones out there?  The Conn 62 HCL
> caught my eye.  I just need something that plays easily and has both
> valves.  Hoping to hear from you guys.  Thanks!  And if you know
> somewhere that rents basses in SF, let me know!!
>
> - Jeff Marcilliat
> San Francisco
>
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