off to Edwards... advice?

jhellerstein · Regular Member Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 67

I'm in Wisconsin this week and have an appointment at the Edwards shop. Really curious about the X series.

Advice on what to think about, try, ask, learn would be very welcome!

Joe
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JetJaguar · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: off to Edwards... advice?

wiemelen · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:34 am Post subject:

no advice, only a request

Was looking into the Edwards X-series myself, but closed place to test them out is about 6 hours driving.
And since there is not that much info/reviews to be found on the net, it would be nice to have a short review of the X-13, X-17 and X-27.
More specific why one definately should consider the Edwards alongside the usual suspects like Bach Strad, Yamaha Xeno, Schilke etc.
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JayKosta · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:34 am Post subject:

Take your regular trumpet so you can do 'side by side' comparisons in the test area.

In addition to the typical tests of things such as: range, valve action, ergonomics, feel, sound quality, etc. I also suggest paying attention to the amount of physical (air) effort needed to get the desired results. And if possible, play long enough so you begin to get fatigued.

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Dayton · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:46 am Post subject:

What to try? I'd suggest the X-13 and the X-17 Bb trumpets -- both wonderful horns -- along with whatever else is available. The Gen 4 C trumpet is also a really nice horn, along the lines of a Bach 239 if I recall correctly. I haven't played the Edwards flugelhorn or cornet, but suspect they are worth giving a try as well.

You might also give the Griego-Ashton mouthpieces a try. Some interesting designs.

Also, Getzen is just two buildings away from Edwards. If possible, give their 80th anniversary Bb trumpets -- the 900DLX and the 907DLX -- a try. The 900DLX is a terrific, versatile lead/commercial horn, and I suspect that the 907DLX is an equally good all-around horn. The Getzen 3070 C trumpet is a really nice horn along the lines of a Bach 229. The Getzen Custom cornet and flugelhorn are also really nice horns. The 3051 Bb trumpet has a beautiful full, lush sound.

Lots of great horns to try in Elkhorn, WI!

Have fun.

Adam R. Getzen · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: off to Edwards... advice?

yourbrass · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:43 pm Post subject:

My X-13 is one of the most responsive trumpets I've ever played - and I've played hundreds of trumpets in my work. The first time I tried one at ITG in Anaheim, I was hooked.

It's a remarkable instrument.
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2many5s · Regular Member Joined: 28 May 2014 Posts: 40

jhatpro · Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:00 am Post subject:

Thanks to Adam Getzen everyone at our Chicago-area Trumpet Hang had a chance to test Getzen and Edwards horns including some of the new Getzen Deluxe trumpets and the Edwards X-13.

We were impressed with them all!
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jhellerstein · Regular Member Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 67

Adam R. Getzen · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:59 am Post subject: Re: off to Edwards... advice?