Re: Willson 3050 vs. PT6P


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Posted by PT on September 16, 2001 at 19:47:46:

In Reply to: Willson 3050 vs. PT6P posted by Josh on September 16, 2001 at 17:03:39:

I tried out the Willson for a while. Very easy to play for a 5/4 horn. Joe S. is right about the D# (very sharp), otherwise it played fairly well in tune. The sound seemed too "industrial" to me after a while. It lacked the color I was looking for. Just personal preference. The low register rocked though.

I eventually bought a used PT 6P. Be careful here. These horns can differ greatly from one to the other. Mine plays wonderfully in tune. The only weird note is 4th space G (very sharp). I do not move slides while I play, and I have no issues with intonation at all. It plays very open, and with a sound which I feel is colorful and highly flexible.
That having been said, I played a 6P last year that had some serious pitch issues.
They are very well made instruments as are the Willsons. Hope this helps.




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