Jerome Wiss 6/20 Trumpet
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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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@stumac Fascinating! Keep us informed as you discover the personality of this unusual trumpet, please.
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@stumac Hi Stuart, such good news. Can't wait to see it.
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We want pictures!
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Such an elegant look. I really like the “serpentine” braces.
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@stumac How is the grip? It looks quite open.
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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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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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I'm interested in what you think about this horn is a few years later!
Cheers,
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@acb The Wiss has been my main horn for three years now, I have used it in the community symphony orchestra, big band and wind symphony, my initial impressions have not c,hanged, it is the best horn I have ever played, I have had no problems blending with a section of Bachs and other makes, I have carefully checked the tuning with an electronic tuner and found a maximum error of +- 6 cents from the even tempered scale over my range (2 1/2 octaves). AT 5500 euro it was not a cheap horn but commensurate with other hand made horns. Regards, Stuart.
