Posted by Mark in Ohio on March 23, 2001 at 12:27:18:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: 4/4 -vs- 4/4 -vs- 4/4 posted by Mike on March 23, 2001 at 09:44:43:
Tub-ers:
I would agree w/the 7/8 designation in terms of sound potential . . .
But 3/4 for its 'actual' size; all the dimensions before that final 18" flare. The flare is real quick.
The bell throat & bottom bow are pretty small (drop a mute in one & see), and the taper of the horn is quite gradual. It doesn't reach an I.D. ("bore") of .750 until four feet after the mouthpiece. Some "3/4" horns reach this bore within the first 24".
FWIW,
Mark "enjoy crankin' on my lil' Conn" Mazak