Testing New Instruments

[Bflatman]

I believe that instrument manufacturers are dropping the ball when they employ professional musicians to play test their products.

We all know that a professional will be able to play almost any instrument well but many instruments are intended for the student market which has its own rigors.

It is very noticeable that the play testing does not extend to test the robustness of the instrument.

I believe that play testing should extend to sitting on the instrument and play fighting with it and maybe resting it on a music stand and then hitting the music stand with a baseball bat.

Cases could be run over by a car tyre and mutes shoved into novel places not generally intended for them to occupy.

I suspect that chinese made instruments would not fare well in these tests and this could stimulate sales of western made instruments that do not fold up like a pretzel just as soon as they are handled in the real world of marching band.

We might also see job opportunities for accident prone and less gifted musicians in the new testing environment.

"Tested by Keystone Cops" could be the new advertising catchphrase. Uniform and night stick are optional.

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[Seymor B Fudd]

[Bflatman]

I had quite forgot the silly walk thank you for reminding me and coupled with the standing to attention steps, that right there is an accident waiting to happen.

Thank you for your measured comments I feel better now that I know someone of stature agrees with my concerns.

[LaTrompeta]

Personally, I like my horns "Juilliard grad" approved. At least I know I'm not in as much debt as the last guy who played it!
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[blbaumgarn]

I can only confirm my belief that any day that includes a little "Monty Python" is better in many ways. I didn't know until today that John Cleese was a virtuoso instrument tester.
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[Seymor B Fudd]