In a message dated 9/7/2004 9:32:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I recently purchased a Paul Eastman horn from an E-bay seller. I paid $808 > > including shipping. I spent a week with Walt Lawson and Co. earlier in > August > working on various projects, one of which was to analyze the Chinese made > instrument. Here is a review. > Mr. Betts's review is interesting from my perspective. I tried one of these horns new a couple years back, and all of the problem noted in the review were exactly the same problems noted on the horn I received then. At least they seem to be consistent. >From my perspective, I have trouble investing the time in an instrument which, when finished as noted in the review, will still be an Eastman horn and would have to compete price-wise with other such horns, new. To sell one new for as much as $400 or $500 over similar horns is dicey business. However, if a horn can be made good (or at least good enough) without much work, then it might be a good investment. All good investments come with some risk, and I think the risk is that you might get one that doesn't play well even after finishing work. Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited, Inc. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
