MUSICandCHARACTER
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On 2004-03-21 20:51, dcstep wrote:
Trumpet_mom, it sounds like you're a yellow-brass kind of person. That Zeus you tried might very likely have a heavy copper content in the bell (I've noticed that a lot of them seem to be that way). You might see if they have a yellow-brass one for you to try. Personally I think yellow-brass is the way to go. I lot of players are going for a darker tone, but I don't like that darker sound as much. To me it's not as rich sounding. Also, the horns seem less responsive in those copper bells.
Dave
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Dave,
Very good point. There are lots of very nice looking finishes in the ZeuS line. Copper is said to be a "darker" sound by many (one of the reasons given for why Flugelhorns often have copper bells). Of course mouthpiece and the player make a big difference. I have spent the weekend taking a ZeuS Olympus through 4 states to be played. Some of the players made it sound pretty bright and edgy (it has a copper bell) and some could make is sound very warm and rich.
When you find a horn you like, ZeuS or otherwise, you need to find a finish you like, and then a mouthpiece that completes the setup. Not always an easy task.
M&C
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