New Greenhoe GB5-3G
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New Greenhoe GB5-3G
I received a New GB5-3G today. I have a GC5-2Y TIS that I like a lot but have played the GB a couple of times and liked it at least as much and maybe better. The balance is a little different and is more comfortable for me to hold. Playing wise they both play very easy with the GC maybe slightly more responsive. Sound wise the GB is a little darker but overly much and you can still light it up when needed. The biggest difference is the slide and even though the TIS is not nearly as heavy as in the old days the new slide is lighter and more nimble. Both horns are extremely well built and even though I like the new ax a little better, if I were told I had to play the GC I could easily live with that.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
Looks beautiful. I really like the Greenhoe design.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
If I wasn't in the process of ordering a Curran Shires Bass, I'd probably go with a GC5 or GB5 myself. Such good bass trombones.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
Greenhoe definitely has the best looking 2 rotary valve bass wrap.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
I like the cool ferrules, but all that bracing... edge bracing just seems excessive to me. My Kanstul has virtually no bracing in the valve tubing. Much less weight. I have played a Greenhoe, though, and like how they play.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
All the better to keep those tight tolerance valves working for longer, as well as the response. It's not all just to waste brace parts!hyperbolica wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:25 am I like the cool ferrules, but all that bracing... edge bracing just seems excessive to me. My Kanstul has virtually no bracing in the valve tubing. Much less weight. I have played a Greenhoe, though, and like how they play.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
Braces are a good thing if used correctly. They're being used correctly here.hyperbolica wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:25 am I like the cool ferrules, but all that bracing... edge bracing just seems excessive to me. My Kanstul has virtually no bracing in the valve tubing. Much less weight. I have played a Greenhoe, though, and like how they play.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
Apples and oranges.Indiebass1993 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:07 am If I wasn't in the process of ordering a Curran Shires Bass, I'd probably go with a GC5 or GB5 myself. Such good bass trombones.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
It all depends on where the braces are attached. These instruments are not over-braced. It's all in the design.hyperbolica wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:25 am I like the cool ferrules, but all that bracing... edge bracing just seems excessive to me. My Kanstul has virtually no bracing in the valve tubing. Much less weight. I have played a Greenhoe, though, and like how they play.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
No, I recognize that the Greenhoe is a great horn, just that it contrasts with other design philosophies like Rath amd Kanstul, which are also great instruments.
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Right! I think that was my point too.hyperbolica wrote: ↑Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:28 am No, I recognize that the Greenhoe is a great horn, just that it contrasts with other design philosophies like Rath amd Kanstul, which are also great instruments.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
fwbassbone! So did you "order blindly" or did you try various setups before you purchased?
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
WGWTR180 I had played this exact model at ITF in '19 then again at the factory when I was there to pick up a nickel silver leadpipe for my other Greenhoe. I like the nickel pipe and will probably have them make one for this ax.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
fwbassbone wrote: ↑Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:04 pm WGWTR180 I had played this exact model at ITF in '19 then again at the factory when I was there to pick up a nickel silver leadpipe for my other Greenhoe. I like the nickel pipe and will probably have them make one for this ax.
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Re: New Greenhoe GB5-3G
An update on the new Greenhoe. I like it, and it will be my main horn going forward. Fits in well with the brass band and maybe I'll get to find out how it does in big band. Looking forward to the gigs coming back.