Posted by fred on September 28, 2000 at 21:15:54:
Just wondering, I am considering a new horn.  I'm considering a Hirsbrunner 
(too many$)a Sterling Perantucci, the new Meinl Weston 451 that everyone raves
about and the Walter Nirschl.  Does anyone have any info on the last three.  
The Hirs is a known commodity, the others I know nothing about, but would like 
to.  I have a willson 2900, but the tone is brighter than I like and I really 
struggle with the staff F.  I play a Bowman 1 mthpc, so I think the equipment 
 is all good, the horn just isn't me.  I would like a nice dark sound and 
flexibility.  Any idea how much the last three might cost?  I would appreciate 
any info you can give.
Thanks