That was my FIRST impression of the Hoyers when they first came out. The recent ones, however are FAR superior, as the company has listened very closely to the input of a number of young and older players alike. I am quite sure Gerhard Meinl, the new owner of the Hoyer company would love to get Kendall's input regarding the recent offerings of the 8D / Kruspe copy. And BTW, the 6800 series Hoyer is actually less expensive than the 668-II.
Still, none are as in tune as our Lawson horns...agreed Mr. Betts? Orlando Pandolfi -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:52 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Re: Conn vs. Yamaha vs. Hoyer, etc. Given a choice, I'd take the Yamaha 668II. The best Kruspe Horner clone on the market today. The Hoyer is a good copy of the 8D but is just that, a copy. It has all the old faults most notably the intonation, especially in the upper register. The current Conn 8D is actually a King in Conn clothing. N ot much to rave about there. The 9D is also crap, IMHO, as just a funny hybrid done as a marketing gimmick. The 10D, actually a 6D wrapped up like a Geyer, is their best player now. The 11D is a funny hybrid, like the 9D. The Yamaha has a good scale and response, nice but not particularly distinctive sound, is well made and at a street price under the Conn or the Hoyer, a bargain to boot! Don't rule out the Holton Merkermatics, either, in this price range. I would consider those over the current Conns and Hoyers. KB _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pandolfi%40deerfield.edu _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
