Agreed. The 7800's are now essentially "Bloom" models, as they reflect the changes and suggestions he has made to Hoyer over the years based on his own personal tastes. Lately, he has asked for a bit thinner bell and less annealing than the previous offerings. The 6800s are in fact the same horn without the "tweaking" that goes on with Myron's horns. He has also been working closely with Paul Navarro, who has been doing some customizing of the Hoyers with much success. Both are available in nickel or brass, and very soon the bell flares (Alex style ring) will be available as a separate item.
The craftsmanship is very good. These and other new models (new Geyer wrap, triple, etc.) will be on display at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December. O. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Smith Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Hans Hoyer 7800 It's a wonderful horn but a little pricey (about $5500) to compare to an 8D. The 6801 is priced roughly the same as an 8D and is (I am told) the same horn as the 7801 without the annealed bell. I have played these two horns side by side. I preferred the 6801 and liked them both more than my (quite good) Eastlake 8D. They compare very favorably with the best of the older Conns. Richard Smith www.rgsmithmusic.com Peter C.Miller wrote: > I have read, I have looked, I have wondered. Now can I get some opions about > this horn and how it > compares to the Elkhart 8D's and the old Kruspes. > > Thank you, > > Peter Miller > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/music%40rgsmithmusic.com > > > > _______________________________________________ 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
