I always thought that the Contempora was a pretty good horn. Not in the same league as the previous Chambers and Pottag Models, but pretty solid and pretty consistent and maybe one of the most consistent in terms of quality control for factory horns of its era (late 60's through middle 70's). I know that Dick Van Sice, who was principal horn with the Air Force Band of the West at Lackland, AFB in San Antonio way back in the early 70's (of the last century) had one and he was pleased with it.
I have run across them over the years and lots of people seem to like them. What's more, they are priced quite decently. Bell dimensions, throat demensions and leadpipe demensions would be different on that horn than the Pottag Model. In mort respects the Contempora would resemble the Chambers Model more than the Pottag, although all would have the same basic wrap. Caveat lector, Mark L. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
