Posted by Leland on June 17, 2001 at 19:35:36:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Heavy valve cap theory? posted by Sven Bring on June 17, 2001 at 13:26:43:
Speaking of heavier & more rigid...
Dr. Fred Young, long ago on the Tubaeuph email list, mentioned a manufacturer's playing test which involved trumpets made of every conceivable material, hidden from the players by a screen (exposing just the mouthpiece). The "ideal" instrument in this test -- best choice, top dog, whatever -- was made of concrete.