holton question


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Posted by tuba player on April 01, 2001 at 22:04:56:


I tried out my first CC 6/4 holton the other day. I loved the sound, but there were a couple of stuffy notes, very flat g at the bottom of the staff (could work with 1&3 all the way in), very sharp high c (couldn't find a fingering for this one). I'm looking for a 6/4 as a second horn and its not easy in my neck of the woods to try different horns. My range is 6K - 7K. The holton seem like a good choice. Can some one with some holton experience tell me if these problems are normal. Is there always a few stuffy notes? How do the holtons at dillons music play? Anybody played the two at baltimore brass? Any ideas would be helpful. I want something with valves and just can't spend more than 6 or 7K. I'm in no rush and understand that there is not alot to look at in this range. HELP


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