I agree with the Calicchio 1s bell being a sizzler, I love mine! But I'm also a
Benge nut and if you find a good one, it's hard to compare. For me, the 2x+
is the perfect horn for that work...
The Calicchio 1s/2 and the Benge 2X were designed for this purpose. There are certainly other horns that go this direction as well but the Calicchio 1s/2 and the Benge 2X are the quintessential "flamethrower" horns. If you play either of those two and you feel they aren't bright/cutting enough then it's doubtful anything else will improve your situation to any significant degree.
A Calicchio 1s/2 is comparatively easy to find. The Burbank Benge Model 2X is very rare. Benge continued to make the model 2X after the move to Los Angeles but this model is still not common even in Los Angeles horns and I have no first hand knowledge of how the Los Angeles 2X compares to the Burbank 2X.
The safest and most available bet: Calicchio 1s/2. _________________ HERMOKIWI
Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 706 Location: Whitstable, UK
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:09 pm Post subject:
Worth getting a Calicchio for the novelty factor alone, totally unlike anything else I have come across, all your friends will love it. Whether you choose to stick with it is another thing.. _________________ Bach 180/37
#7 pipe
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:26 pm Post subject:
My gigs sound similar to yours. Of my three main horns that I use with a similar band, for me, my LA Benge 3X+ MLP is the brightest and most “cutting”, my WT is more of a firehose than a laser; it definitely projects over the amps in the band but without quite as much edge, and my Olds Recording is somewhere between those two. The Recording is a surprisingly great playing horn, in my opinion, those older Olds are some excellent instruments.
And of course, there are many other horns that would work for you, this is just my experience with these particular three horns. I try not to be one of those guys who swear that what works for me would necessarily work for the next guy, this is just my experience. And BTW: in my opinion, a larger bore is not necessarily “more difficult to play”, in fact I happen to think that while bore size is just one of many factors, a larger horn CAN be more efficient in that it might not shut down on you as quickly as a smaller bore might. That’s MIGHT; YMMV!
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval
Have seen J Mohan go big and high .on his Benge . Have seen Bach -Again and J Manley do the same on there Stomvis. I had a Calicchio 1s7 and a Stomvi s3 and both are really good horns. Sold both , huge mistake out of range frustration. Its not the horn . But the horns above are great horns.Iif i ever get a good deal on a 1s7 again i will keep it this time. Not like cars, they seem to appreciate or hold there value.
Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 2681 Location: Queens and upstate, NY
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:27 am Post subject:
THE LYNNZHORN OF COURSE!! Of the horns mentioned, my favorites are the Schilke B6..LOVE this horn..at least the ones I’ve played. Incredible versatility..free blow…very cutting, effortless lead sound with a lead piece. The old CG models (haven’t tried the new version mentioned). Benge 2x and 3X+ MLP. The limited amount of time I was able to play my friend’s Callet Superchops horn…definitely a burning lead-without-a-mic..and/or lead w. loud electronics horn. It was a number of years back, but I remember trying to get the horn working for small group jazz on the mouthpiece end, and it still was too ‘direct’ for me. Maybe I could get it working nowadays (I didn’t play nearly as efficiently back then).. but I also remember playing one of the copper-insulated Callet JAZZ horns…that horn had an absolutely wonderful darker jazz sound full of overtones.. As other players have stated, maybe the Calicchio 1S/2 or 7 is the ‘industry standard’ for this type of playing, especially for studio recording work..Actually haven’t played one of these yet. Best, Lex _________________ Mpcs: Jim New-Manley Jazz1/Jazz2/Jazz4/Lead3. Legends MF1. Reeves 39EX/HV. Frost 39MVD. Flugel: Jim NewMF3. Jim New-Manley F1+F2. Pickett MF. Reeves HF.
Trumpets: THE LYNNZHORN!!/Stomvi Forte pocket
Flugel: Manchester Brass Pro Model
Www.LexSamu.com
I realize this thread is getting stretched pretty thin but for what it's worth, the Kanstul that Wayne Bergeron played (might be one of the 15xx models on your list) before switching to Yamaha is a burner! Lightning fast response and can do the mellow jazz thing as well. Seriously worth looking into. The Yamaha LA, Bergeron's current horn, is also a great. It can sizzle if you want it to but I find it more of an all-rounder, without so much sizzle as the Kanstul.
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2193 Location: Little Elm, TX
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:52 pm Post subject:
I miss my Getzen Eterna Severinsen model that I bought in 1975 and sold in 1983. It was free-blowing and had a lot of sizzle, too much for my classical trumpet teacher who convinced me to get another horn. Now I have a reversed-leadpipe Bach that has nice response and a lot of core and color in the sound, but getting it to sizzle takes a lot of work. Still kicking myself thirty-five years later for selling the Getzen. _________________ Bryan Fields
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1991 Bach LR180 ML 37S
1999 Getzen Eterna 700S
1977 Getzen Eterna 895S Flugelhorn
1969 Getzen Capri cornet
1995 UMI Benge 4PSP piccolo trumpet
Warburton and Stomvi Flex mouthpieces
Much has already been said. As always, one size definitely does not fit all. With that said, here goes my personal take.
I have played my Benge 5X in more diverse situations than any horn I own, mostly because for many years it was my only horn. Big Band Lead, yes. Classic Horn Rock and Roll, yes. Outdoor large venue festivals and such, a most definite yes! Small room and Church, only if I had to.
There was a period in which I played a lot of Latin bands gigs, indoors and out. I bought a very early edition Yamaha 6335s specifically for those gigs, and it did the job in spectacular fashion. For small rooms and Church, the Yamaha works well with a different approach and mouthpiece tweak.
I researched and purchased my Bach NY7 for my current needs which is more heavily weighted on Classical, Chamber, Symphony Orchestra, Church Brass Ensemble and Brass Quintet. Would it work in those other stated situations, you bet, but now I have a choice of several precision tools for specific applications. Mouthpiece selection and physical approach has become much more critical than horn choice in pretty much every situation.
If I were in the OP's position today, didn't have the horns that I already have and was not pressed for an immediate decision, I would play as many different horns and/or mouthpiece combos, soliciting feedback from my peers as I could on the specific job until I found the fit. For me, the practice of buying and burning horns has never been a luxury that I could actually live, so I tried to choose the best for my situation and learn the ins and outs of making it a chameleon.
My $.02, FWIW!
Best Wishes,
Mike _________________ '71 LA Benge 5X Bb
'72 LA Benge D/Eb
'76 Bach CL 229/25A C
‘92 Bach 37 Bb
'98 Getzen 895S Flugelhorn
'00 Bach 184 Cornet
'02 Yamaha 8335RGS
'16 Bach NY 7
'16 XO 1700RS Piccolo
Reeves 41 Rimmed Mouthpieces
Joined: 28 Dec 2001 Posts: 6437 Location: AVL|NC|USA
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:35 pm Post subject:
Arriving late to the party, but I would urge you not to overlook the Olds Studio or the Olds Super. Both of those have plenty of sizzle. When you really step on the gas, you can burn rubber! _________________ Puttin’ On The Ritz
Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 2817 Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:56 pm Post subject:
spitvalve wrote:
I miss my Getzen Eterna Severinsen model that I bought in 1975 and sold in 1983. It was free-blowing and had a lot of sizzle, too much for my classical trumpet teacher who convinced me to get another horn. Now I have a reversed-leadpipe Bach that has nice response and a lot of core and color in the sound, but getting it to sizzle takes a lot of work. Still kicking myself thirty-five years later for selling the Getzen.
I can second this opinion about the 1970s Severinsen Getzens, but specifically, the large-bore version. It doesn't work for everything, but for lead, latin and commercial playing where I need to play high and loud with less work it is the best fit for me, and I've had dozens of the horns mentioned previously in this thread.
This is the model played by the late, great studio lead trumpeter Johnny Audino.
Joined: 06 Jun 2010 Posts: 897 Location: East of the Sun & West of the Moon
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject:
Another vote for a 1970's Getzen Eterna 'Severinsen Model'. The horn not only brings the sizzle, it has LASER-like projection. Peel the paint off the back of the auditorium at no extra charge!!
My first pro horn was an early '70's Eterna/Severinsen trumpet. You can usually find good ones from that era on eBay for decent prices :) _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2193 Location: Little Elm, TX
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:07 pm Post subject:
markp wrote:
This is the model played by the late, great studio lead trumpeter Johnny Audino.
I believe Snooky Young also played on a Getzen Eterna when he was with the Tonight Show band. _________________ Bryan Fields
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1991 Bach LR180 ML 37S
1999 Getzen Eterna 700S
1977 Getzen Eterna 895S Flugelhorn
1969 Getzen Capri cornet
1995 UMI Benge 4PSP piccolo trumpet
Warburton and Stomvi Flex mouthpieces
Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 2681 Location: Queens and upstate, NY
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:49 pm Post subject:
HornnOOb wrote:
Another vote for a 1970's Getzen Eterna 'Severinsen Model'. The horn not only brings the sizzle, it has LASER-like projection. Peel the paint off the back of the auditorium at no extra charge!!
Hmmm...hard to argue with that after hearing Doc..wow! Pure class..thanks _________________ Mpcs: Jim New-Manley Jazz1/Jazz2/Jazz4/Lead3. Legends MF1. Reeves 39EX/HV. Frost 39MVD. Flugel: Jim NewMF3. Jim New-Manley F1+F2. Pickett MF. Reeves HF.
Trumpets: THE LYNNZHORN!!/Stomvi Forte pocket
Flugel: Manchester Brass Pro Model
Www.LexSamu.com
Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 2681 Location: Queens and upstate, NY
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:50 pm Post subject:
spitvalve wrote:
markp wrote:
This is the model played by the late, great studio lead trumpeter Johnny Audino.
I believe Snooky Young also played on a Getzen Eterna when he was with the Tonight Show band.
Snooky also played a Conn Connstellation 38B, I'm not sure when. But I've heard the Kanstul 991 'Mariachi' is supposed to be a copy of Snooky's Conn. Best, Lex _________________ Mpcs: Jim New-Manley Jazz1/Jazz2/Jazz4/Lead3. Legends MF1. Reeves 39EX/HV. Frost 39MVD. Flugel: Jim NewMF3. Jim New-Manley F1+F2. Pickett MF. Reeves HF.
Trumpets: THE LYNNZHORN!!/Stomvi Forte pocket
Flugel: Manchester Brass Pro Model
Www.LexSamu.com
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2193 Location: Little Elm, TX
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:46 am Post subject:
ljazztrm wrote:
spitvalve wrote:
markp wrote:
This is the model played by the late, great studio lead trumpeter Johnny Audino.
I believe Snooky Young also played on a Getzen Eterna when he was with the Tonight Show band.
Snooky also played a Conn Connstellation 38B, I'm not sure when. But I've heard the Kanstul 991 'Mariachi' is supposed to be a copy of Snooky's Conn. Best, Lex
Here he's playing a gold-plated Eterna with custom engraving on the bell. This was 1989, long after Doc left Getzen.
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