Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,250.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
Valves, tuning slide, waterkeys, trim
Cons:
Case
First of all, this is an excellent horn. Kids or anyone who are looking for a step up professional horn from a student model are wandering what horn to get.
I will convince you why this is a great choice to choose over other horns, like a Bach Stradivarius:
First of all, the valves on this horn are excellent, compared to a Strad they are much less quiet I have found.
The waterkeys on the Stomvi instruments are better in my opinion because the water has a place to go instead of stay inside of the slides. The little barrels allow water to go inside them and not interrupt airflow.
Also, if you do get the reverse tuning slide, this also helps air flow through the instrument smoothly because of the small tubes going into the bigger tubes.
And finally, just for looks, you get the same cost of a Strad plus free gold trim which I think looks very nice.
The only bad thing about this instrument is the case it comes with. Unfortunately the inside of the case does not have as much room to hold for mutes.
So if you are a kid who is thinking about buying a Bach Stradivarius because every other kid at school has it, maybe you should really think what instrument is right for you.
-Steven
Kirkland, WA
EL_JMAN Junior Member
Registered: August 2009 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 6
Review Date: 9/22/2009
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
I test drove the 330 elite with a reverse tunning slide and was surprised at the sound. With a back megatone mouthpiece it produced a nice warm clean open sound. not stuff like the strad 37 they had in the shop, which i tried out too. I liked the sound and how easy it was to play this horn. It was extreamly free blowing.
one thing i don;t like is the amado water keys. And I 'm the kind of guy that one in a while smacks his horn anywhere. And i've had trumpets with amado keys and they aren't for me. they break off too easily....
But these water keys look like they pretty solid and heavy duty.....
I play on a king legend right now, but that horn is a nightmare! It think it's time for a trade up!
