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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 2053 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:54 pm Post subject: Selmer Radial C or Selmer C700? |
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OK, Christmas question: Selmer Radial C66, C75, C99, C99s, or C700? The C700 would also be available with fixed and removable bell ....
Which one do you prefer and why? Intended use small group, chamber type music, and church. _________________ 2019 Martin Schmidt eXcellence
1992 Bach 43GH/43
1989 Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 flugel
1980/2023 Custom Blessing Scholastic C 😎
1977 Conn 6B
1951 Buescher 400 Lightweight
AR Resonance, Frate, Klier |
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Shawnino Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jun 2020 Posts: 255
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:43 am Post subject: |
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No idea, and if I may piggyback a query with apologies:
I have never been able to get great intonation on a Radial.
This is clearly strictly on me, not on the multiple horns i tested.
Which Radial would be the friendliest in terms of intonation? |
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JWG Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 258
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Why do you desire a Selmer C when there exist so many other great C manufacturers? _________________ Flip Oakes Wild Thing Bb and C with 1.5 TCC, XT, C, C-O, O, & L mouthpieces
Bach 183S (undersprung valves & straight taper pipe) with 1.5 Flip Oakes XF |
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krax Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 684 Location: Hofors, Sweden
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I have no experience with the C:s, but talking Bb:s I would chose the Radials every day. The B700 I had was one of those with interchangeable bells and I just don't like the bracing on these. Things are too loose, they don't react as I want. Deciding which Radial model is a bit tougher, I do prefer the sound of the 99 (wider, broader) but my experience is that it requires more of the player and I have to admit it's easier to sound good on the other two models. |
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 2053 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone so far, will collect more opinions as we go.
@JWG: two reasons. I think Selmer horns are cool and live in an area where they can be had at decent prices.
Had a Getzen Eterna a while back, liked it but could not quite adjust to the blow. Pretty tight horn in spite of the fact that it was a large bore. _________________ 2019 Martin Schmidt eXcellence
1992 Bach 43GH/43
1989 Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 flugel
1980/2023 Custom Blessing Scholastic C 😎
1977 Conn 6B
1951 Buescher 400 Lightweight
AR Resonance, Frate, Klier |
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