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bbodine Regular Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2015 Posts: 15
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:22 am Post subject: A Tumultus, an Estrema and a CD Copper3/9 walk into a bar |
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I have on loan an AR Estrema. I am comparing it to my new Tumultus (Bohme) and my fairly new Charles Davis 3/9 w Copper bell. (I'd add a pic but can't figure out how.) Interesting comparison
PLAYABILITY: The Charles Davis#3 bell is 5" so it plays with trpt - like resistance. It is a focused sound so you don't feel that you have to work harder than usual. It slots great and plays very well in tune.
The Tumultus5 1/4" bell is a more open blow. This horn slots like MAD! And VERY in tune! Less focused sound so I don't like it on loud gigs (big band or R&B) even w a mic cause I (and surrounding players) can't hear it as well.
AR Estrema 5 3/4" bell blows similar to the Tumultus. I'll play it on a quintet gig tomorrow for more info.
SOUND: Let me preface by saying I am seeking a phat (fat) trumpet sound..not a flugel. I recorded all 3 and listened back.
The Biggest, fattest sound of the 3 is the Tumultus. The Charles Davis and AR sound similar to each other and less phat that the T
SUMMATION I gotta have both the Tumultus and the CD 3/9 copper. The Tumultus for sound and the CD #3/9 copper for playability. and also..they're both paid for!! Great horns all |
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nick8801 Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Posts: 175 Location: NJ
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:44 am Post subject: |
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I’d love to hear more about the Estrema when you play it more. I play AR mouthpieces, and I’m really considering one of his horns one day! |
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bbodine Regular Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2015 Posts: 15
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Nick I'm sending the Estrema back to Thompson Music. It's a great horn but a tad too much flugel in the sound for me. It's heavy but fun to play! Bb |
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nick8801 Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Posts: 175 Location: NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Gotcha…kinda surprised you find it heavy. I’ve heard Antonio say it’s on the lighter side. Maybe that’s just compared to other “big” horns. |
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