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softcase Veteran Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2003 Posts: 144 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:01 am Post subject: |
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I'm thinking of buying a D trumpet for orchestral use. I don't really know where to start though, as most Ds that i have played have a sound unsuitable for orchestral use. I'm looking for an instrument that sounds like a C trumpet. what suggestions do you have for suitable sounding D trumpets? a decent Eb side to the horn would be a plus, but not a must.
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gus Veteran Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 452
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I think that according your description, the Best is
the Bach Eb/D with 239 Bell and ML bore. It sound
pretty similar to the C ( I like it very much for that
purpose).
Kanstul also promotes his signature Eb/D with two
bells as orchestral ( I didn't tried it but Kanstul make
good instruments.¡ )
Schilke and others are excellent, but I am not sure IF
will be similar to the C ( In fact I think that they are
very different from the C ).
Regards.
Gus. |
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johntpt 'Chicago School' Forum Moderator
Joined: 07 Feb 2002 Posts: 2284 Location: Toluca, Mexico
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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If you like the Bach C trumpet sound then I'd get a long bell Bach D trumpet. These generally play very well but can be very difficult to find. I have one with a 239 bell and I love it, although sometimes I wish it had a 229.
Interestingly enough the combination Bach D/Eb long bell trumpets often play better in D than in Eb. These are also much easier to find than the trumpets just in D.
Schilke Eb/D trumpets can work in orchestral settings if you get the larger bells and use a large mouthpiece. I have an E3L4 with the large bells in both D and Eb and it works well in the orchestra.
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fuzzyjon79 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2003 Posts: 3014 Location: Nashville, TN
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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I've heard some people get a Schilke E3L and put a Bach 239 or 229 bell on it for orchestral purposes. That would involve quite a bit of money, but if money is no object, then maybe that is a choice? Although, I think a stock Schilke E3L might be good enough? _________________ J. Fowler
"It takes a big ole' sack of flour, to make a big ole' pan of biscuits!" |
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pedaltonekid Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1711
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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For a D trumpet I would go with the Schilke E3L and use the D setup. It does not necessarily sound like a C trumpet though. It is very easy to play D parts on a C trumpet - why not do that and save $2500?
If you want a D that sounds like a C, talk to Cliff Blackburn. He will be able to get you something that you truly like and will do everything he says it will. Not cheap and about 1 year on the leadtime. _________________ Best Regards, Play Well!! |
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patrick32378 Veteran Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2002 Posts: 323 Location: Denton Tx
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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People in my area (well, old area) where taking a Bach C bell and having it fit to put on their D horn. I'm not sure exactly how this is done. It seems to stand up well in an orchestral situation!! If anyone is interested (as i might be in the future) I can find out exactly what they had done. |
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