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Re: Wich trombone to have?

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Subject: Re: Wich trombone to have?
From: "John Ingman" <John.Ingman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:16:31 GMT
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> Dear all fellow Trombies!
> I am having to choose between two tenor troms.  The first is a King 4B, this
> is quite an old instrument with a few character dints and also has the
> excellent spring at the top of the main slide.  The other is a Sovereign, not
> sure of he model but it has the trigger.  The instrument is a lot newer and
> in better condition.  Although i have never had the chance to play a Trom
> with a trigger,  i think it might be an advantage to take this opportunity to
> learn.  I have however played the King Trom about 4 years ago and it was a
> great instrument to play.  At the moment i am playing a Courtois Trom which
> is brill!!
> Are there any experienced Trom players out there with helpful comments.

I would try and get a Conn or a Bach if you can. The King 4B can
sound a bit bright and can't be pushed as much in loud dynamics (in
my opinion anyway) and not many people use Sovereigns (not sure for
what reason but there's bound to be one!).
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John Ingman
Manchester, UK
basstrombone@xxxxxxxxxxx


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