Posted by Doug on September 15, 2002 at 22:14:00:
In Reply to: Re: Re: C Euphoniums? posted by There is a differnce on September 15, 2002 at 21:59:54:
I hadn't thought about that part...the retooling. But couldn't that have been said of tubas a LONG time ago? ;-)
Don't most of the miltary band tuba sections use CC horns? I would think most high level coolege wind symphonies use them as well (for instance, U(sic)GA).
I think the difference is less in quality and more in what you think a band should sound like. When I hear bands with all BBb horns, there is no tangible bass voice. You just feel a bottom, a "roughness." With CC horns, it's like listening to an orchestra or a choir.
I can't say I would expect manufacturers to spend that much money to change or add new tooling, but would there be a market for such horns if this ever happened? I guess my whole inquiry is based on theory only.
Thanks
Doug