zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2330 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:45 am Post subject: |
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Yes, I have played both, but not side by side, so my comparison is based upon memory.
I had an old 183 which a USAF Band issued to me that had the bottom valve springs, I actually liked the action and the horn quite a lot - It was rather old (I don't recall the serial #) but it was also not well cared for. Played pretty darn well and the vavle action felt like my Bach trumpets.
A couple years ago, partly based on the memory of that instrument, I bought a new 183. Interestingly one issue I have with this one is the different "feel" of the valve action (though it has improved over time).. The spring size is not the same as most Bach trumpets, it's a shorter spring and carriage. The tension feels a bit stiffer, not firmer but less fluid.
I would like to see Bach build a Flugel based around a Strad two piece Strad ML valve casing, but that's for the R&D department the "wish list" _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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