[TPIN] a Mt. Vernon for $300

[David B Adams]

I have also seen the Costco "Mt. Vernon," and it
played very well and appeared to be decently made. 
Last night at a brass player's 50th birthday party,
one of the kids had one, and that horn was a surprise
hit amongst several pro players.  As a great critic of
all the Costco First Act instruments, I remain a bit
skeptical, waiting to see how they hold up, but first
impressions are pretty good.  It is amazing how well
they got the Bach "look" down.  Will keep you posted. 
Dave Adams
--- Greg Goodknight <good at nccn.net> wrote:

> No, it wasn't a Vincent Bach Mt. Vernon for $300,
> but the current Costco 
> Chinese trumpet has "Mt. Vernon" for a bell stamp
> and *looks* like a 
> Strad. I blew on one for just a short time in the
> store, can't say it 
> was horrible. Looked well made, 2nd valve looked
> well aligned on the 
> downstroke.
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David B. Adams
Palo Alto Unified School District
Director, Foothill Symphonic Winds
www.windband.org/foothill