Due to a recent change in fortune, I have the ability to finally purchase my
own horn. I have essentially two choices.
I haven't been able to extensively test either, but enough to know that both
are worth having. Now it is a choice of options.
Both horns are made by E. Schmid, both used.
One is a double with a stop valve, and the other is a full triple in high Eb.
The question I am asking is if I should go for the triple over the double. I
figure asking a bunch of seasoned horn players is a good idea for this.
I didn't notice particular stuffiness on the low f side. I actually was able
to get a free and open tone all the way down to the F horn pedals, and below.
Or it may just be characteristic to Schmid, which I think is something he
prides about his triples.
Is my logic in thinking the Eb horn is useful because of the fact it is yet
another key in the horn, useful for transpositions in some cases, sound? Or is
it unfounded? This in addition to being a descant and all the benefits of
having one? Essentially in a similar manner of the transpositions of the stop
valve.
Both horns produced a rich and dark sound, which is contrasting my naturally
bright sound.
The double had similarly superb characteristics, and I noticed I could actually
do large slurs(greater than an octave and a half) easier on it than the triple.
The double also has the stop valve, which I have mentioned for transposition
work.
So given my choice is purely between options now, which would be a better
choice? I am partly asking to get an idea of long term thoughts, and to get an
idea of factors I may have missed.
Thanks in advance!
~JStacy
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