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WildWilly
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 Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:49 am Post subject: Cannonball 727 vs 725 |
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Have the opportunity to purchase either a 727 or 725 Cannonball trumpet. Was wondering if anyone had experience with either or both. I "think" the major difference is the country of manufacturer - 727 USA. 725 Germany. Only $200.00 difference in the selling prices. Any Cannoballers care to wade in?
Thanks.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Cannonball 727 vs 725 |
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| WildWilly wrote: | Have the opportunity to purchase either a 727 or 725 Cannonball trumpet. Was wondering if anyone had experience with either or both. I "think" the major difference is the country of manufacturer - 727 USA. 725 Germany. Only $200.00 difference in the selling prices. Any Cannoballers care to wade in?
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You can compare the specs on the cannonball website. The are a few differences between them.
725 specs
727 specs
The main difference are the bell and bore sizes, which are slightly larger on the 727. |
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WildWilly
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Cannonball 727 vs 725 |
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| hibidogrulez wrote: | | WildWilly wrote: | Have the opportunity to purchase either a 727 or 725 Cannonball trumpet. Was wondering if anyone had experience with either or both. I "think" the major difference is the country of manufacturer - 727 USA. 725 Germany. Only $200.00 difference in the selling prices. Any Cannoballers care to wade in?
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You can compare the specs on the cannonball website. The are a few differences between them.
725 specs
727 specs
The main difference are the bell and bore sizes, which are slightly larger on the 727. |
Thanks for the info. Hoping to also get info on differences in sound, if any.
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JonathanM
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Willy, I don't see a lot of difference between the two. The bell on the 527 is a tad larger, and it lacks the 'heavyweight receiver' that the 725 has. These are the primary differences that I see. I've always thought that a larger bell 'spread' the sound a bit more, maybe providing a bit more feedback (but a lot goes into feedback, too - really complex themes to be addressed so abruptly here).
I did want to say (not just because I have a 725 for sale in the Marketplace here [although this fact is interesting, isn't it?]), but the 725 I have is a really impressive player. When I first picked up the horn, I noted what a solid, well-balanced feel it has. I just played it a few minutes ago and I really find it to be an impressive player.
I had a Cannonball Lynx a few years ago, and I found it to be impressive as well. I'm convinced Cannonball puts out a really nice product. Let us know which one you get and how you like it after you've had it a while, ok? Good luck! 
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| WildWilly wrote: | | Hoping to also get info on differences in sound, if any. |
Just for info, there was a thread a little while back that compared 2 very similar horns (Martin Committee Deluxe vs. Standard) and there were noticable differences. Your question's a good one and I too am curious about the answer.
On a sidenote, in another thread you've mentioned that you'd already ordered a 727. Did you change your mind? |
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WildWilly
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| hibidogrulez wrote: | | WildWilly wrote: | | Hoping to also get info on differences in sound, if any. |
Just for info, there was a thread a little while back that compared 2 very similar horns (Martin Committee Deluxe vs. Standard) and there were noticable differences. Your question's a good one and I too am curious about the answer.
On a sidenote, in another thread you've mentioned that you'd already ordered a 727. Did you change your mind? |
Yes and no. The same store that I ordered the 727 from presented the option of a 725.
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Decided on the 727-B and it was delivered this evening. It was love at first note. Thanks to everyone who responded.
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Congratulations! After you've played it a while, come back and tell us what you like best about it, any things that bother you... That's how we all learn.
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WildWilly
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| JonathanM wrote: | | Congratulations! After you've played it a while, come back and tell us what you like best about it, any things that bother you... That's how we all learn. |
Will do. Thanks.
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| WildWilly wrote: | | Decided on the 727-B and it was delivered this evening. It was love at first note. |
Not to mention the +2 epic points you get whenever you introduce yourself: "My name is Wild Willy and I play a Cannonball!"  |
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| hibidogrulez wrote: | | WildWilly wrote: | | Decided on the 727-B and it was delivered this evening. It was love at first note. |
Not to mention the +2 epic points you get whenever you introduce yourself: "My name is Wild Willy and I play a Cannonball!" |
The real perk is I now own 2 Cannonbals . . . . trumpet @ alto sax. 
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| WildWilly wrote: | | The real perk is I now own 2 Cannonbals . . . . trumpet @ alto sax. |
Hehe, nice man! |
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| My brother has the 725, and I previously owned a 789 RL. Fantastic horns, especially for the price. Sorry I can’t give you an answer to your question (and I know it’s late haha), but know you can’t go wrong with a cannonball. My former teacher designed the newer 42 model and the flugel with wood bracing (made by Kanstul). Both are also great horns. |
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