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    Jerome Wiss 6/20 Trumpet

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      stumac last edited by

      Much excitement today, the Jerome Wiss 6/20 arrived, the fit and finish are superb, Jerome is truly a craftsman in instrument making. The $64,000 question, How does it play. With my Wedge 3CC SST mouthpiece which has been my standard for the last 9 years, it responds with the least amount of air I can give it and the tone remains uniform to the most I can raise.

      The sound behind the horn is unlike any other I have played, I find it difficult to describe, full, rich, not dark nor shrill, mind this is first impressions after 1/2 hour playing, I shall have to have a lot more time on it to get fully accustomed to it. I think it is mainly a function of the bell shape which is more conical than exponential, reminds me of pictures of ancient trumpets.

      I have not yet checked the tuning, first impression nothing stood out to my ear, more to come as I spend more time with it.

      Regards, Stuart.

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      • Curlydoc
        Curlydoc @stumac last edited by

        @stumac Fascinating! Keep us informed as you discover the personality of this unusual trumpet, please.

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          chelpres @stumac last edited by

          @stumac Hi Stuart, such good news. Can't wait to see it.
          Regards Tom

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            Kujo20 last edited by

            We want pictures!

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              stumac last edited by

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              • Kujo20
                Kujo20 last edited by

                Such an elegant look. I really like the “serpentine” braces.

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                • Curlydoc
                  Curlydoc @stumac last edited by

                  @stumac How is the grip? It looks quite open.

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                    stumac last edited by

                    The balance is extremely good with the thumb and forefinger each side of the valve block under the bell. With Dupoitrans contraction in both hands I normally hold a conventional horn underneath the valve block, with this one I can use the conventional hold.

                    Notice there is no pinkie hook or water key, my hand condition does not allow use of a hook and having played French horn for many years I can manage without a water key.

                    At 2lb 7oz it is not a lightweight horn.

                    Regards, Stuart.

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                    • grune
                      grune last edited by

                      A most unusual, interesting design. Please post a video of you reviewing and performing with it. I imagine this is a pricey horn.

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