Re: 52J vs 186


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Posted by JayW on January 15, 2004 at 06:38:29:

In Reply to: 52J vs 186 posted by adam on January 14, 2004 at 23:07:04:

I personally play a 52J that in my opinion is one of the best horns money can buy. I have not found any real intonation issues or other discrepencies that some people talk about. There is no doubt my horn is one of the better, I think, since it was played very extensively by a top professional for about a year and a half before I purchased it from him. On the other hand I have also played many 186 that I absolutley love, other than my preference for pistons, the 186 is also a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. Perhaps going somewhere (i.e. Army band Conference) where you will have the ability to try out several horns and compare them would be your best bet. Also, looking to a few reliable ears is always a help. Either way best of luck...I think you will wind up with a great horn either way.
FWIW


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