Finding the right tool for the job

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dukesboneman
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Finding the right tool for the job

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I`m playing a new re-orchestrated version of the musical "Ragtime" for the next month. It`s a 9 piece band and the majority of the time we are playing at mf to mp to p. The problem being I needed a horn that spoke quickly at these low volume levels and still produce a nice dark sound. I have 4 horns that are smaller so I tried mt Bach 16MG first and It was not working , Love the horn but it just felt "too big". 2) My Bach Lt12G. Close but sounded thin .
3) King 2B+ SS - Spoke really quickly but a bit too laser beamy. so FINALLY I tried my 4th horn , which I just got back. I loaned it to a friend . 1965 Bach 12 stanard weight slide, yellow bell and BAM !!! this was everything I was looking for . Sound deep & dark at the low volume levels and spoke quickly. The conductor even remarked on the sound.
Anyone else find themselves in similar situations?
Driswood
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Re: Finding the right tool for the job

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Hated to give it back. Great horn!! Can't wait to get my "new" 6H!

Jerry Walker
Jerry Walker

Happily Retired :good:

1957 Conn 6H
Schilke 47B
1989 Yamaha YSL-684G
Bach 6 3/4C
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