Medium bore

[Rusty]

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I think the Nils horn is more readily available now…

[Thrawn22]

I use a Conn 78H for my medium bore.

I was looking for something that made playing in chamber groups or quartet/quintet easier. My choices were between a Conn 78H/79H or a Bach 36/36B. I've never been a Bach fan but I haven't played a bad 36. I had a King 3B+ a long time ago and it was wonderful but at that time I couldn't settle into it.

[hyperbolica]

I use a Conn 78H for my medium bore.

I was looking for something that made playing in chamber groups or quartet/quintet easier. My choices were between a Conn 78H/79H or a Bach 36/36B. I've never been a Bach fan but I haven't played a bad 36. I had a King 3B+ a long time ago and it was wonderful but at that time I couldn't settle into it.

There are so many different personalities within the medium bore world, it's hard to settle for just one. Every 78h I've played has been painfully bright, yet 79hs are classic dark horns. I've never seen a 36 go that bright, but they can be really great horns. The 3b+f takes some getting used to, but I love it for quintet - 3rd trumpet sound all the way. And then my widened 32h (500/522) is just something I can't put down. It's not a small bore, but it's not quite medium either. Dark and smooth but with a small bore twinge.

[Thrawn22]

I use a Conn 78H for my medium bore.

I was looking for something that made playing in chamber groups or quartet/quintet easier. My choices were between a Conn 78H/79H or a Bach 36/36B. I've never been a Bach fan but I haven't played a bad 36. I had a King 3B+ a long time ago and it was wonderful but at that time I couldn't settle into it.

There are so many different personalities within the medium bore world, it's hard to settle for just one. Every 78h I've played has been painfully bright, yet 79hs are classic dark horns. I've never seen a 36 go that bright, but they can be really great horns. The 3b+f takes some getting used to, but I love it for quintet - 3rd trumpet sound all the way. And then my widened 32h (500/522) is just something I can't put down. It's not a small bore, but it's not quite medium either. Dark and smooth but with a small bore twinge.

My 53' 78H was on the bright side but it also was all raw brass. My K series 78H has much more blend and a real dynamic range. It gets put into rotation for a couple of concerts a year. Having the right mpc helps.

[Posaunus]

After all this, I think I'll bring my beloved 79H to play in our orchestra's Christmas concert.

[Deano]

I haven't seen the Butler C8 mentioned here. I have one with a screw bell and it is very Bach 36-ish but much lighter and more nimble.

Interestingly, the slide is interchangeable with my Bach 42b which is fun to play with sometimes.