Edwards Artist Models

[BassBoneWaluigi]

I here a lot about certain artist models of Edwards instruments, but when I look on their website but the only artist model i recognize is the 502i. Could someone give me a quick rundown of all the Edwards artist models and who they are played by?

[BGuttman]

I'm sure others can help more but I know this one:

T-396 was originally the Joe Alessi model, but Joe switched to Shires and the model was renamed T-396a without the Alessi name (still the same instrument).

[Kdanielsen]

I'm sure others can help more but I know this one:

T-396 was originally the Joe Alessi model, but Joe switched to Shires and the model was renamed T-396a without the Alessi name (still the same instrument).

They changed some stuff, including the valve.

[harrisonreed]

It's the AR now. For... Assault Rifle...?

[Kdanielsen]

It's the AR now. For... Assault Rifle...?

Started as 396a (had a rotax valve) then changed to 396-AR (for Artist Rotor, which is made in house). There were some other changes as well including modular leadpipes and tweaks to the harmonic brace.

[tbonesullivan]

Just because some one is an "Edwards Artist" does not mean that they have their own Artist model trombone. AFAIK only the T-396A "Alessi Model" had an artists name on it. The B502I was developed with a lot of input from James Markey, and the B502D was developed with a lot of input from Gerry Pagano, but I don't think they are technically "artist models".

There is the Getzen Custom 4147IB Ian Bousfield model, which is technically not an Edwards, but designed by the same people.

[CalgaryTbone]

There's also a Toby Oft model (at least the bell has his name attached to it).

JS

[BassBoneWaluigi]

Ok. I guess that clears it up a bit. Thank you for the help

[tkelley216]

Many of the artist biographies on the Edwards website list the exact model/parts the person uses in case you are trying to replicate or something.

The only non-modular "artist" models Edwards has are the t396 and the b502, neither of which officially have an artist name tied to them at the moment.

[harrisonreed]

It's the AR now. For... Assault Rifle...?

Started as 396a (had a rotax valve) then changed to 396-AR (for Artist Rotor, which is made in house). There were some other changes as well including modular leadpipes and tweaks to the harmonic brace.

I think it's for "Arkansas" (AR)