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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.

        David McNeil Ferguson PhD, MD
        Grand Marais, Minnesota

        2018 Jaeger Studio Bb. Jaeger 3M MP.
        1962 Olds Super Bb.

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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
            Kujo20 last edited by

            We want pictures!

            Kujo
            1916 Holton Revelation Cornet
            2016 Schlub Brass Works “Damar” 4V Flugelhorn
            Martin 9 mouthpiece
            Al Cass prototype flugel mouthpiece

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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.

                Kujo
                1916 Holton Revelation Cornet
                2016 Schlub Brass Works “Damar” 4V Flugelhorn
                Martin 9 mouthpiece
                Al Cass prototype flugel mouthpiece

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                • Curlydoc
                  Curlydoc @stumac last edited by

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

                  David McNeil Ferguson PhD, MD
                  Grand Marais, Minnesota

                  2018 Jaeger Studio Bb. Jaeger 3M MP.
                  1962 Olds Super Bb.

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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.

                      Bach Stradivarius Model 37 in silver [180S37], ca 1972.

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                      • ACB
                        ACB Trusted Seller last edited by

                        I'm interested in what you think about this horn is a few years later!

                        Cheers,
                        T

                        Please email the shop over PM (info@austincustombrass.com)

                        www.austincustombrass.biz
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                          stumac @ACB last edited by

                          @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.

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