Adams A4lt VS A5

DPhresh1985 · New Member Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Posts: 8

Thoughts?

HillBilly Joe · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:14 am Post subject:

both amazing horns - A5 definitely the lightest horn I've ever owned, and needs an efficient approach to unlock it's benefits. A4LT has a more open blow, but still easy to play. I wish I had both of them
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DPhresh1985 · New Member Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Posts: 8

HillBilly Joe · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:35 am Post subject:

You can't over blow it and expect it to respond well
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Turkle · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:01 am Post subject:

Completely different horns. The A4 is a thick-sounding horn in the "Monette" tradition, and the A5 is a bright lead-style horn in the "Benge" tradition.

This isn't to say that they are copies of the above, just noting that they are taking design, sound, and playability cues from very different types of horns designed for very different applications.

Having played both, albeit several years ago now, I can say that they are both absolutely fantastic horns. A5 definitely has a brighter, more traditional sound that would be happy in any high-energy setting. The A4 is, I would think, clearly designed for the jazz soloist looking for a very modern sound.

Austin Custom Brass are the people that you should probably be talking to if you are looking to purchase one or decide between them!
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shofarguy · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:02 am Post subject:

Those two horns sit at the far-flung reaches of opposite ends of the trumpet design spectrum. The A4 is a "big" horn. It has a pretty large volume bell, an open feel, a lyrical flexibility and a big sound. The A5 is designed to give a studio player or section player a tool for screaming. It packs a proverbial punch, has immediate resistance and is pretty hard-slotting, if I remember correctly.
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austincustombrass · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:46 am Post subject:

J-Walk · Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:38 am Post subject:

I find the A5 to be ridiculously in tune and efficient for commercial applications and it is my first choice in that arena. Though it is built in the “Benge” tradition, mine opens up a lot above high C. It is not nearly as tight as my 3X or 3X+ Benges or Calicchio 1s/7 up high. It could certainly be played in crossover situations, but it shines as a commercial horn.

The A4 is on the complete other side of the spectrum. If I were looking for a commercial horn, it would be the A5 and if I wanted a dark and lush solo horn for jazz soloing, I might consider the A4. If I wanted a classical trumpet, I would choose neither of these. Though it should be mentioned that the A5 could certainly be used as an all-around horn.
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