Re: I'm looking for


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Posted by Jay Bertolet on July 12, 2003 at 21:49:28:

In Reply to: I'm looking for posted by Eb Help on July 12, 2003 at 19:21:30:

I switched from a Boosey Sovereign Eb to a Willson Eb myself. I found that (at the time) no other Eb played as well as the Boosey except the Willson. For me, the 4+1 setup is the ideal. I was never comfortable with the 3+1. I also had lots of problems with the compensation system in that I didn't feel it yielded good low range intonation. I had much better results with a non-compensating horn but I suppose that is just me. I loved the Boosey sound and my final conclusion was that only the Willson played with that type of sound. The better intonation and the more comfortable valve arrangement (for me) were just added bonuses. If you're willing to look at an Eb that is not compensating and doesn't have the 3+1 setup you say you like, I think the Willson is an excellent choice. Try one and see.

My opinion for what it's worth...


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