[TPIN] Bach 229 Bell Versus Bach 239 Bell

[Tim Swensen]

  Trevor,
   
  I've played numerous Bach C trumpets with 229 and 239 bells.
  The differences are subtle, and in many cases I think the differences
  in the leadpipe of each copy of a horn can mask the differences in the
  bell number (229 versus 239).  All else being equal, I think you'll find
  that the 229 has a bit more "sizzle" to the sound and a more piercing
  sound when you "light it up."  I've heard the 239 bell described as the
  "chamber bell."  But, both bells are used by orchestral players, and
  I find them close in their playing characteristics and sound.
  Other players will probably disagree with this.
   
  The 229 bell on a large bore body with 25H or 25A leadpipe seems to be
  the standard Bach orchestral C trumpet in the U.S., but Bach is less dominant
  in the orchestral world now that the latest Yamaha C's have been well received.
   
  Tim
   
   
  

Trevor & Janet Randall <tjr at infogen.net.nz> wrote:
  I have a Bach C trumpet that is a 239 CL and I would be interested to know 
how it differs to a 229 CL ? Thanks you to anyone who can enlighten me!
Cheers,
Trevor Randall. 

_______________________________________________
TPIN mailing list
TPIN at tpin.okcu.edu
http://tpin.okcu.edu/mailman/listinfo/tpin