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Getzen Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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The real trick with designing that case was finding a shape that could work for a more traditional Bb trumpet like the X-17, the more out there wrap of the X-13, and a cornet like the X-7 (if we were making them). I wanted one case versatile enough to work for any of the three. Hence the moveable pads, etc....
It isn't the smallest or the lightest or the most protective case on the market, but I think it does a good job being pretty good at all three of those benchmarks. _________________ Brett Getzen
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 1991 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:56 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I wanted one case versatile enough to work for any of the three. Hence the moveable pads, etc.... |
I hadn't thought to try my cornet, but it fits fine as well. The movable pads ensure a good fit; better than in a traditional case. So, no problem with Bb and C trumpets or Bb cornet....
Quote: | It isn't the smallest or the lightest or the most protective case on the market, but I think it does a good job being pretty good at all three of those benchmarks |
It is all about compromises. I think you've found a good balance between excellent protection short of checked baggage, attractiveness, weight and storage. |
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rickoak Regular Member
Joined: 14 Oct 2020 Posts: 12 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: |
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My new X-13 arrived a week ago. As an amateur comeback player this is a real splurge horn for me and I know I can’t take full advantage of it yet, but I am really enjoying it.
My main horn has been a 1980 L.A. Benge 3X+ that I purchased around 2000.
The first thing I noticed was the feel of holding it. The balance is excellent and the wide wrap gives more space for the left hand. It is already a light horn but the balance makes it feel even lighter. I thought it must be as light as my Benge, but it is just slightly heavier by about 3 ounces.
The resistance feels very similar to the Benge so it felt very natural from the start, but it seems to do everything a bit better/easier. It has a nice fat and rich sound. It slots better but feels just as responsive. It has not improved the limit of my range but up to around high C it feels more secure and with better tone. The articulation feels better and I’m seeing some improvement in my double and triple tonguing, and along with the slightly faster valves, fast passages, such as chromatic scales, are little cleaner. I’ve also noticed a big improvement when doing larger slurred intervals.
It also seems to be more mouthpiece sensitive. I have four Curry mouthpieces: 3M., 3C., 3TC. and 3TF. I’ve only played very briefly with the harmonic pillars but when I have more time with the horn I think by combining different mouthpieces without the pillars and with the two pillars I’m going to be able to get quite a range of sounds.
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ironrabbit Regular Member
Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 19
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'm hoping Dayton and others can chime in. I love my X-13, no question. Lately I've been interested in getting a C trumpet. Anybody know of a C trumpet that blows with the same ease as a Bb X-13? Thanks in advance. |
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Jaw04 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 31 Dec 2015 Posts: 898 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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ironrabbit wrote: | I'm hoping Dayton and others can chime in. I love my X-13, no question. Lately I've been interested in getting a C trumpet. Anybody know of a C trumpet that blows with the same ease as a Bb X-13? Thanks in advance. | Bill Pfund makes really nice C trumpets that I think you would enjoy. I played a colleague's years ago, and the "blow" was very different from my Bach 229. It felt more like a B flat to me, and was easy to play. billpfund.com |
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ironrabbit Regular Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip Jaw04. |
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 1991 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | I'm hoping Dayton and others can chime in. I love my X-13, no question. Lately I've been interested in getting a C trumpet. Anybody know of a C trumpet that blows with the same ease as a Bb X-13? Thanks in advance. |
The blow on Bb and C is so different that I don't think I can offer a good answer. I can say that during the time I was playing my X-13 I was playing a Bach 229 Chicago model C trumpet and a Shires 4F model C trumpet. No issues moving between those horns and the X-13. |
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 2022 Location: Germany
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ironrabbit Regular Member
Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 19
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dayton. Thanks Brassnose. |
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bebop Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2002 Posts: 654 Location: St Johnsbury Vermont
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:40 pm Post subject: Edwards X 13 |
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Would this horn work in a big band section or is it a small group horn. Would it cut and blend without a mic? |
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ironrabbit Regular Member
Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 19
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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"Would this horn work in a big band section or is it a small group horn"
Yes it works in a big band, for me.
I also use it as a small group horn, with a different mouthpiece.
Hope this is helpful. |
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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3619 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:23 am Post subject: |
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It (X-13) works for me in both large and small ensembles. One of the easiest playing instruments I've ever played. Broken record, I know, still true for me. _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
Edwards X-13
ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
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ericmpena Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Nov 2021 Posts: 254 Location: Kyle, TX
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:20 am Post subject: |
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If you’re curious about the X-13, there was a raw brass one listed in the marketplace recently at a very fair price.
I owned one for about 6 months and enjoyed it. Very lightweight horn with a big sound. _________________ Thane Performing Artist
www.youtube.com/ericmpena
https://thanetrumpets.com/ |
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ironrabbit Regular Member
Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 19
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with both of these.
Yourbrass: “One of the easiest playing instruments I’ve ever played.”
Ericmpena: “Very lightweight horn with a big sound.” |
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