D5.1

[Jose999]

Has someone tried the schilke symphony D5.1? Does anyone know what is the difference between that and the schilke 51? Do you recommend changing from one to the other?

[Bach5G]

Deeper.

[Posaunus]

schilke symphony D5.1 - difference between that and the schilke 51?

Do you recommend changing from one to the other?

For what it's worth, the D5.1 is just a bit deeper than the 51; slightly different contours of rim, cup, throat, and backbore. Feels a little bigger, but really, pretty similar.

Are you unhappy with your 51? What do you want changed? The D5.1 is not a magic bullet that will suddenly improve your trombone playing. If you want to experiment, try one - you may like it. Mouthpiece preferences vary from one player to another - tastes are very individual.

[Jose999]

schilke symphony D5.1 - difference between that and the schilke 51?

Do you recommend changing from one to the other?

For what it's worth, the D5.1 is just a bit deeper than the 51; slightly different contours of rim, cup, throat, and backbore. Feels a little bigger, but really, pretty similar.

Are you unhappy with your 51? What do you want changed? The D5.1 is not a magic bullet that will suddenly improve your trombone playing. If you want to experiment, try one - you may like it. Mouthpiece preferences vary from one player to another - tastes are very individual.

I have a 52, but I am looking for smaller mpcs, I would also like to try the Griego 4.5-5.

[Posaunus]

I have a 52, but I am looking for smaller mpcs, I would also like to try the Griego 4.5-5.

LOTS of options in that size range. But either of the Schilkes would be a great choice to try.

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[castrubone]

To me the 51 is brighter and a little clearer/zippy. D5.1 is darker and the rim is a little more comfortable.

[Euphman06]

I just tried a D5.1* today on a conn hh8t and couldn't put it down. I know this is an old thread, but I liked the mouthpiece a ton. The music store owner said within my first note the projection I was getting was drastically improved. Felt free, comfortable and easy on the chops.

[Tooloud]

Just to second Euphman06's words: I have to play tenor trombone at the moment - bass is just too much in that band, since the other two trombones are small bores - and have been working on tenor stuff with my large bore / Thayer-instrument. I bought the D 5.1, because on my bass I use the D 6.0 - love it! - and wanted something with a similar feel.
Revelation!
The sound is just incredible compared the the DW 6 BL I used before. But I run out of air sooner on long notes below the staff than on my basstrombone... In this "little big band" I have to play first, second and third trombone, depending on what the others can't do. I have used the D 5.1 for half a year now, so I think the honeymoon is over, but everydays life is a joy.
High range ist ok up d". Nobody needs more..., at least I never will..
I know this is not really helpful for anybody but myself... Just wanted to say...