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Review Date: 5/14/2004
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,185.00
| Rating: 9
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Modular valve weight system, large bore.
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pinky hook too small
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I am a lead player and was all ready to buy the sister horn to the King Legend, the Conn V-1. This horn has the same tech in it for less money and came in a larger bore. The .462 was something I wanted to try to open up the altissimo register. This horn absolutely sings above high C with a lead players mpc! I love it! It does not shut down the way my Bach used to. To get that Bach sound in the middle and lower registers I add the valve weights and am set to go. The rounded tuning slide really helps the blow too! I have the reverse lead pipe and love it as well. No more alternate fingerings and rarely have to use my slides anymore.
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Review Date: 7/17/2006
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Would you recommend the horn? No |
Price you paid?: $845.00
| Rating: 4
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Weight system
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Projection lousy, case too small, mouthpiece did not fit.
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I did not pay a lot for this so-called pro horn and I thank my lucky stars! Here are my complaints: The horn does not project like a pro horn should......The seam on the bell is apparent and obvious........the mouthpiece (made by UMI) did not fit the receiver.........The case is too small, you cannot even fit anything but a small straight mute in the case.........In general, I would say that I have had student horns that outperform this horn by a wide margin........no wonder they're not making them any more.
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Review Date: 11/27/2006
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $995.00
| Rating: 9
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Nice, big, sound
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Have to get used to valves
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Great horn. Has a nice, big tone and doesn't break up in the high register. MVW is a nice mod for it.
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Late_Bloomer
Junior Member
Registered: December 2006
Location: Quebec
Posts: 5
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Review Date: 12/10/2006
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $950.00
| Rating: 9
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Intonation, great tone, MVW
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none so far
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This must be one of the most underated trumpet on the market. Conn should of got rid of the Vintage One and keep the King Legend!
Very well made, slides are perfect fit (not too tight).
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Review Date: 8/21/2008
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $700.00
| Rating: 9
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Openess, Power, Warmth, & Tradition Features
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Antique Mouthpiece Receiver, Finger ring tends to break off
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As an owner of a vintage 1916 Chicago Holton - this trumpet; the King Legend, is truly a delight and I bought it because of the reviews found on this web site. Yes, I am delighted! I am not an "expert" but I have been around and have several old horns; which include a 1910 J.W. Pepper Standard cornet and a 1963 King Super 20 Symphony among others. In summary - this trumpet appears to me to be UMI's shot at recreating the "Legends" of yesterday while also integrating lessons learned about modern trumpets. Current features include the reverse lead pipe, oversize valve buttons, short throw valves, and the rounded tuning slide.
Why do I think that? Start off with the only real disadvantage I found with this trumpet - the mouthpiece receiver and lead pipe. Maybe you have had a Selmer or other horn and know how older and foreign manufactures use slightly different tapers and lengths for their mouthpieces and receivers. This receiver will not work with all American mouthpieces. Depending on the manufacturer several will not completely seat and will be just a bit loose or spin around. But I did not have this problem with vintage mouthpieces. To remedy this I replaced the lead pipe with a Pilczuk Accusonic leadpipe and found the most remarkable trumpet I'll ever be able to afford. But aside from this drawback, I see the style and features of old horns again and again in this modern beauty. Start with an engraved bell. Who does that anymore? Then I see the weight of the horn, the angle of the pipes, a 3 part, tunable third valve side - without a spit valve and many more bits and pieces of several horns. Therefore, I can see why they call it "The Legend". It is a daunting task to marry elements from the past and present and I think - over all - they did a great job. I just wished a modern mouthpiece receiver would have be used in production instead of this vintage recreation. I agree with all other comments about playability. It gets the job done well and with every note one feels in control to be able to do more than ever before. Do not let the negative issues hold you back. If you ever get a chance to buy this trumpet, don't pass it up. She can do it all. Mark Zbylut revaudio@sprynet.com
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