Weimann Brass at ITG, 2015!

trombahonker · Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 7:10 am Post subject: Weimann Brass at ITG, 2015!

Hello all,

I would like to invite anyone interested to stop by Alexander Weimann's booth at the ITG conference in Columbus, OH next week. Alexander and I will be available Tuesday May 26 through Saturday May 30th during the exhibit open hours. There will be many Bb and C rotary trumpets available to try, including the very popular "Passion" models, as well as Eb trumpet and flugelhorns.

As always, you can find information about the models at:
Alexander Weimann Brass
On Facebook - Weimann Brass

Please come check out these fantastic instruments! It's a great opportunity to get your hands on these great horns! Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

Safe travels,
Aaron Norlund

MrClean · Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 11:29 pm Post subject:

Try them! These instruments are outstanding. Great sound, exquisite workmanship and easy to play. I'm a new and very satisfied customer.

Jim
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Peter Bond · Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject:

poochie · Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 3:55 pm Post subject:

Just took delivery of my Bb to go along with my C, incredible horn. Using and my C on Mahler #3 in a few weeks.

rmnowak · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 9:27 am Post subject:

Used my C Passion model on Brahms symphony 2 last week!

Adam West · Veteran Member Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 416

Which models are you guys playing?

MrClean · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 10:53 pm Post subject:

Gold plated Passion C, detachable bell, no Kranz. C and A keys, dual 1st/3rd slide trigger, 3rd valve water key, large and medium leadpipes.
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LA Philharmonic
Colburn School

poochie · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 6:43 am Post subject:

Passion Model C with kranz, C and A keys,gold plated

Passion Model Bb,no kranz,A and C keys, split 1st and 3rd valve trigger, gold plated.

RandyTX · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 9:21 am Post subject:

So, does the gold plating make a big difference, or are you guys just getting insanely good deals on them?
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poochie · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 2:03 pm Post subject:

I judged my horns by playing them. They were put together already. These are hand made instruments so while uniformly excellent, they are all slightly different.
The plating was coincidental. The biggest difference I have found in finishes is between raw and lacquer.

poochie · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject:

Also, they are well priced for their genre. I prefer them to any rotary I've played . I've played a lot of them and owned several brands, these are hands down the best I've tried and owned.

brass2002 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject:

I got my Weimann C based on Poochie's and Aaron's recommendation. I could not be happier.

Jabroni · Veteran Member Joined: 25 May 2015 Posts: 146

I picked mine up today. Passion model with A pipe. AMAZING!!!!!!

trombahonker · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject:

brass2002 - thanks for coming out! It was great to hear you today and to get you matched up so well!

My horns:
C - Passion
Heavy valves
Removable heavy bell (.055mm, no kranz), moveable brace
A (medium) leadpipe
combo trigger
Bb/A/C vents
raw brass.

Bb - Passion
heavy valves
std medium weight 140 bell, moveable brace
X (tighter) leadpipe
combo trigger
Bb vent
raw brass

Still have a couple more days at ITG - hope to see some folks here!

Jabroni · Veteran Member Joined: 25 May 2015 Posts: 146

Brass 2012 is Andrew! I am Jonas! But thanks, it was a pleasure work with you guys.

gs329 · New Member Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 8

trombahonker · Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 11:36 am Post subject:

Jonas - ah okay, well it was a pleasure meeting and hearing you! Glad you like your horn!

poochie · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:03 am Post subject:

The raw brass bells I've tried are incredibly responsive and light up quickly when pushed . Not a bad thing but I prefer to have that particular colour emerge at louder dynamics. I did play a raw brass horn that ended up going to the L.A> Philharmonic that I thought was fantastic and almost bought.
I found that the difference between silver and gold to be minimal and the biggest difference was going from raw brass to lacquer. I typically prefer the lacquer or metal finishes to raw brass. Hope that helps.
All this being said, I could have had Weimann send me any of his horns, in any finish and been happy. When you have many to choose from(I believe he had 27 horns at ITG) that's when subjectivity starts .
When the MET players bought our horns we each started with the Passion model but each one was a little different in regards to finishes, weight of valve block ,kranz or not ,leadpipe choice and fixed or detatchable bell.

trombahonker · Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 11:51 am Post subject:

29 including mine!

All of the small bits that can be changed just work to accentuate and color the horn to complement individual player's preferences. For instance, the slightly heavier gauge no-kranz bell on my raw brass C trumpet puts the resistance feel of the horn exactly where I am comfortable, while also tempering the color in a similar way as a kranz would.

-a