[TPIN] Question about C Trumpets

[Joël Eymard]

Andy Del a écrit :
> Hi Mark
> 
> While I no longer own a Bach C (ditched it in about 1985) I well
> remember these issues. You're not alone, they are quite common.
> 
> I've heard of some tweaks that can help a lot with these issues, they
> may or may not help your particular horn. It didn't offer much for mine,
> but it was a real dog! Here are some ideas, ranging from cheaper to more
> exxy, to very, very cheap!
> 
> 1. A proper ultrasonic clean and Valve alignment. A 'PVA' seems the
> current recommendation, although it's a bit pricey to ship from my
> place, you may find it easier.
> 
> 2. Remove stresses from the horn. I remember reading that removing and
> replacing the leadpipe so it sits with no stress on it can really help
> wayward intonation in the lower register.
> 
> 3. A change of leadpipe to a longer model, such as a reverse, or 25A (I
> think that's it)
> 
> 4. A rounded tuning slide may free up the horn a bit and allow you to
> get closer to pitch.
> 
> 5. Get the Larson mods.
> 
> These are the cheaper options. For more exxy...
> 
> 6. But an old Kanstul made French Besson (reverse leadpipe). Zig's
> comment on these was 'We got it pretty close with that one.' I use one
> for my day to day playing. A darker richer sound, reasonable intonation,
> but what were strange valves, and the interchangeable leadpipe system
> was odd. I mounted the one I like and use the others to dry out scuba
> tanks or shoot spit balls at the tubas at school band. (only when they
> play wrong notes...  ;-)  ) His current model, 1510 is very nice, but
> heavy and rather dull in sound and tight feeling (the one in my office
> at least). A rounded tuning slide may help... time will tell.
> 
> 7. The cheapest option however, is to practice, practice, practice! I
> did this and was able to play my old Schilke E3L reasonably in tune (at
> least no one ever ran away screaming!) If I can learn to play a
> particular in tune, so can you!
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Andy

and:

8. Buy a Yamaha Xeno. Although its sound is not as good as a Bach, its 
intonation is close to perfect.

Joel