Re: Rudolph Meinl CC Piston


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Posted by Jay Bertolet on June 01, 2000 at 17:09:19:

In Reply to: Rudolph Meinl CC Piston posted by Brian Molinar on June 01, 2000 at 13:59:57:

This horn has been around for a while, at least if it is the same one I am thinking of. I played one a number of years ago and it really didn't do anything for me. As I remember, the ranges were inconsistent, both from a standpoint of intonation and sound, and the overall sound lacked that special something that the rotary valve Rudy's have. One thing you would expect from a piston horn is excellent response because the leadpipe is so much shorter going into the valve cluster. As I remember, the response on the one I played was pretty mediocre, which is really unusual for any Rudy. If they've improved the design, it might be worth your time to try one out since they make such outstanding instruments generally.

My opinion for what its worth...


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