Posts made by bnbechtel

@flugelgirl I guess I'm a comeback player; I had a Strad when I was a student ... I didn't like the tone I got on it, so I'm trying out different vintage corners to see which sounds best for me. I've had an Ambassador, a Conn 80A, and a Getzen Super Deluxe. I really think I'm bonding with the 1923 80A, I haven't tried a 20A, but everything is a bit of a consideration. I sound similar on all of these horns, though there are on obviously some differences ... the 80A sounds broader and has more in the low frequency of the horn resonating, and I love it. I never loved my Strad this much. I don't know what I'll be able to use the horns for yet, or if I'll just be playing to myself. The Getzen doesn't have the low end, it's more focused sounding, but has a certain zing to it.I ordered an Olds Special trumpet, as these seen to be broadly regarded well, and we'll see how I sound on it. I guess I would play a Strad if it were one magical horn that I felt an attachment to.