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3valves Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 2:53 pm Post subject: Anyone here play a Fides? |
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I am interested in buying Fides Lite model form NY trumpet Co. and was wondering if any of you have played one? Thanks, Cliff |
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hotorangetrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, but I did look at the horn -- its interesting, but I wonder if it actually plays well... and it seems to be somewhat of an "off" brand so....
Any idea as to pricing for 'em? _________________ -----------------------------------
http://www.colbycooman.com
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3valves Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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I was quoted $1200.00 (on sale). They normally go for $16-1700.00 .All I know is that they are made in Spain. The owner for NY said they play very well. |
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hotorangetrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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3valves wrote: | I was quoted $1200.00 (on sale). They normally go for $16-1700.00 .All I know is that they are made in Spain. The owner for NY said they play very well. |
What plating option was that for? Interesting, lets keep bouncing this thread to the top to see if any TH members have actually played one.... _________________ -----------------------------------
http://www.colbycooman.com
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3valves Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Lacquered brass. |
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trumpetoid Regular Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: Fides Trumpets |
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I have tried all the Fides models ( from student to Pro) and I find them to be very consistent in quality control and sound. They are easy to play , extremely good slotting and yet not pricey. In speaking to the owner of Fides , the lacquer Classic Symphony is their best seller and at $1200.00 @ NYTC ... that's a steal!
ps: The Symphony model is easy to pick out in pix because of its unique bend in the tuning slide and backturn of the bell. The other models have standard bends.
Gerry _________________ Gerry Lopez
"Trumpet Solutions & more"
www.gerrylopezmusic.com |
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hotorangetrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Fides Trumpets |
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trumpetoid wrote: | I have tried all the Fides models ( from student to Pro) and I find them to be very consistent in quality control and sound. They are easy to play , extremely good slotting and yet not pricey. In speaking to the owner of Fides , the lacquer Classic Symphony is their best seller and at $1200.00 @ NYTC ... that's a steal!
ps: The Symphony model is easy to pick out in pix because of its unique bend in the tuning slide and backturn of the bell. The other models have standard bends.
Gerry |
right thats the one they have pics of on the NY TPT Co. website.... Im glad SOMEONE here has played one, thanks for the info. _________________ -----------------------------------
http://www.colbycooman.com
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interfx Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2001 Posts: 678 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Do they have a website? I've seen the images on NYTC, but only that one model... Are there others?
Website? |
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ALLCHOPS Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2002 Posts: 502 Location: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Pedro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 Nov 2001 Posts: 539
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:46 am Post subject: |
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I remember trying one at a mini-trumpet fest that Both Felix and Nick Drozdoff hosted here in the Chicagoland Area. I'm sorry that I can't remember the model but I do remember how consistent it was and the ease of play! Good craftmanship to boot. Really nice horn for the money! |
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Claude G. Veteran Member
Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 385 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Guys: When you say "nice horn for the money" it leads me to believe they are not that good.....but only good for an inexpensive horn..." doesn't quite inspire me to buy one...., an I wrong here? |
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trumpetoid Regular Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Really nice horn for the money |
Better said , alot of horn for the money. _________________ Gerry Lopez
"Trumpet Solutions & more"
www.gerrylopezmusic.com |
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hotorangetrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 930 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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trumpetoid wrote: | Quote: | Really nice horn for the money |
Better said , alot of horn for the money. |
Good Call, Gerry _________________ -----------------------------------
http://www.colbycooman.com
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gospeltim Regular Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, I may be a bit late getting to this post. I play a Fides Light Symphony. Got it from Felix. I love it! Brilliant sound and great valves!
If you are still checking this, hollar back at me....
Tim
Peace! |
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chrisf3000 Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 346 Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Just played the symphony model recently... the closest I can say that it plays like is a B&S Challenger II. For those of you who have played one know that it gives Bach a run for it's money. My 2 cents is that it is a very good horn overall but not quite a "Bach-killer". |
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Claude G. Veteran Member
Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 385 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:06 am Post subject: |
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Well, I got my LT Symphony from Gerry Lopez Music last week and I love the horn! It is the "smoothest" best quality trumpet I have played in years! It reminds me of a very good Bach but w/much better (and quiet) valves. |
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chrisf3000 Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 346 Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:27 am Post subject: |
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I do have to say that up close I wouldn't pick it to be a trumpet that I would rank above a Bach (maybe because of the way it looks?) BUT....
1. workmanship is very good
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2. When played back to back recently with a Bach - for a bunch of trumpet players (amateur to professional) in a blind "taste test" - it actually came out on top! Surprising! |
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Claude G. Veteran Member
Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 385 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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chrisf3000 wrote: | I do have to say that up close I wouldn't pick it to be a trumpet that I would rank above a Bach (maybe because of the way it looks?) BUT....
1. workmanship is very good
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2. When played back to back recently with a Bach - for a bunch of trumpet players (amateur to professional) in a blind "taste test" - it actually came out on top! Surprising! |
ahem....like I just said..... |
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zths14trumpet Regular Member
Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Johnson City, TN
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: I want to know more! |
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*BUMP*
I have been seeing these horns around for quite sometime now. I am hoping someone out here can maybe provide a little more info about them. How are they holding up? The Symphony Light model has not gotten very good reviews on the Brassreview.com website and I also find the lack of info about them somewhat sketchy. _________________ Taylor Sykes
President-Lambda Mu Chapter/Kappa Kappa Psi
ITG Member
FMM of Carolina Crown (2004-2007)
Co-Owner/Designer - Marching Arts Unlimited
Hammond Design Mouthpieces |
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zacharyjconway New Member
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: |
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yes yes, or maybe not |
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