V-Raptor

Krafty934 · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:01 pm Post subject:

Hey guys,
Anybody have info on these horns? My teacher has one and I will be trying it out during our first lesson!!! So, I just wanted some info you know. I read that these are really good horns for jazz and lead and all that other good stuff, but will I be able to also use them in a symphonic band setting? How well do the blend with the other trumpets and how is their intonation, slotting, upper register/lower register, etc? Thanks for all the help!

Kaushik

_FELIX C · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:09 pm Post subject:

Dear friend;
Thr V raptor Is a horns designed bettween Bob Reeves, An expert of valve alignment and tremendous Trumpet moutpieces designer. Itsa copy of a Bach Trumpet> wich Exactly I think to a 72 Model. This trumepts are manufactured in Spain By Stomvi instruments.
You can found more information at:
http://www.bobreeves.com/brassspa/vr/

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Trptbenge · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Everyone!

I was looking at the website and two things struck me. First Felix, I think the V-Raptor design team has probably taken the horn beyond any Bach. it has a Polybore (4 different bores at different places throughout the horn) and I checked out the links to the Cd's. I know that Jim Manley now plays a Raptor and I was listening to the cuts from his new CD. He is unbelievable. I have his Lip trip CD and am amazed by it everytime I hear it. He switched from a 6310Z to a Raptor and I think has bigger (if that's possible) sound. I have been lucky to try many horns but have not tried a Raptor. I hope I am afforded that opportunity someday.

Mike

_dcstep · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 8:39 am Post subject:

The V-R is a great horn, kind of like a super well assembled 6310Z, Schilke B6 or Callet Jazz. Of the four, I prefer the V-R, but it's more expensive than all but perhaps the Callet.

I will work in a symphonic section IF you use the right mpc, like a GR66MX, L or LX.

My favorite V-R is the light-weight in gold plate; however, I'd probably order the normal weight in GP if I were doing a lot of symphonic work.

Dave
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oneeyedhobbit · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 11:50 am Post subject:

Hello again Kashuik, I think the V-Raptor is too much of a "specialized" sound for a jr/sr high school kid. Stick with something versatile until you know what specific sound you are searching for.

Krafty934 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks oneeyedhobbit. I was just wondering what everyone else thought about it. My private teacher plays a lightweight one, so that's why I asked.

[ This Message was edited by: Krafty934 on 2004-01-25 15:09 ]