Dear Trombone Experts!
MicroLee.com
I am a high school student who's looking for a new trombone, and I need
help.
I understand that all of you (almost all that is) are experts in this field,
and the fact that I've been playing the trombone for only 3 years, I would
appreciate if anyone can reply to this message, or send me an email.
soo...@microlee.com
I played my silver Besson Tenor Trombone since in 9th grade, and I am trying
to decide between Bach and Yamaha for a new one. I also understand that the
new one depends how I will use the horn, so I will list a few.
- Minnesota Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Minnesota All-State Symphony Band
- Jazz Band (probably my old horn)
- High School band (both)
- Swing Band (old one better?)
F-Attachment for sure and
1. Bach or Yamaha
2. 36 or 42 in Bach : 0525 or 547 in Yamaha
3. Gold brass or yellow brass
4. Open Wrap?
5. Between $1100 and $2000.
Right now, I've narrowed it down to YSL-682B and YSL-682G Yamaha because of
its 'reputation.'
But this is only 'temporary,' and I need help from you experts.
Thank you very much,
Soojin Lee
from MN.
Dale J. Cruse
down to a couple of good models. My suggestion at this point is to go to a
reputable music dealer and try out the horns you are considering. Play on
each one a bit and really try to get a feel for how each one works for you.
If you're going to play music on into college, I suggest the larger bore
horn, but I know plenty of folks on this list who would say exactly the
opposite - each with a valid reason to back it up. I like the larger bore
stuff, especially when you get down into the trigger notes. Trying to play
notes below the staff with a medium-bore horn with a trigger often doesn't
sound as rich or full as with the large-born horn. At this point, though,
what matters is how each responds to you. Hope that helped.
Dale J. Cruse
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Gonzo
mind; if one company produced the best horn for everyone, everyone
would like that company's horn. If you watch this forum, you see many
different horns touted, so obviously it depends on the person's
physical make up and psychological conception of "sounds better". If
both horns have good reputations for quality, follow your ear.
Gonzo
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Before you buy.
sab...@mindspring.com
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If you are playing symphonic music, you are almost compelled these
days to use a .547 bore.
Yamahas have a much better quality record than Bachs...but there is
a "Bach" sound that is very specific.
Gold brass=slightly darker, perhaps more flexible, and less
pronounced attacks.
Yellow brass=slightly brighter, a little less flexible, stronger,
more pronounced attacks.
Open wrap for sure. (Consider Thayer and Greenhoe valves as well.)
The only way to REALLY tell is to play them, one after another.
It's worth it to go to a big, well stocked music store, even if it's a
day's journey away.
Consider Edwards and Conn as well...Conn is making an enormous
range of bells, slides and tuning slides and leadpipes for their
547ish horns, AND THEY ARE VERY GOOD.
Edwards is, I believe, quite near your home...it would be worth it
to check them out as well. (Getzens are just non-customized Edwards
horns at less money.)
S. E. Shires is making the best trombones in America today, in my
opinion...but they're way over in Massachusetts, and I believe there
are not many music stores stocking them.
Good luck...try as many as you can before deciding.
S.
P.S Consider a .485, .500, .509 or .525 bore for your Jazz and
Swing bands. I don't know much about Bessons, but there are LOADS of
great used Kings, Bachs and Conns around at bargain prices. If the
Besson isn't right, sell it and get a used horn that IS right for that
music.