Re: Re: Re: Re: Out of touch


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Posted by Joe S. on February 03, 2001 at 00:17:09:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Out of touch posted by Rick Denney on February 02, 2001 at 13:55:36:

Hmmm. I've owned a 36K Conn fiber-sousa, and I've owned a HB21.

intonation:
36K -- very good with a few quirks using 3 valves
HB21 - very good with a few quirks using 5 valves

resonance:
36K -- excellent, but a few problems in the high register
HB21 - excellent, but a few problems in the low register

tone:
36K -- very "round" and nice
HB21 - very "smooth" and nice

durability:
36K -- quite tough
HB21 - fragile and easy to dent

craftsmanship:
36K -- very good - although lacking in "bells and whistles"
HB21 - very good, except for faulty #1 slide alignment

Sound-wise, which one would most band directors choose behind a screen?
-- Your guess is as good as mine.


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