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Review Date: 5/27/2005
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,900.00
| Rating: 10
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Superb intonation, quality construction
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none
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The Schilke B-7 is a great trumpet - the step bore design and smaller bore size allow for a very open and free-blowing instrument, but just enough resistance to help you keep control and play lighter when the situation allows. The tone sounds as a trumpet should to my ear, if I want a deeper sound or overtones I play the Flugelhorn. This is clearly a matter of taste. The B-7 is very similar to the B-1, just slightly less open (thus, a bit easier to play). The B-1 is also superb and I own and play the B-1 on a regular basis. But be aware, if you go for a larger bore, open horn like the B-1 or X-3 it will project your weaknesses... those horns aren't for a player with a developing embouchure since every sound you make projects out since the horn doesn't push back. This particular horn (B-7)is only made a few times a year so I'd recommend you contact Schilke directly for manufacturing information then order through an on-line distrubutor with a return policy (just in case). The most open trumpet I've played is the Yamaha 8310Z, but I did not purchase -- the Z is definitely built to very tight tolerances and plays/sounds great (lots of nice overtones on the lacquer model), but the quality of the valves and finish are not Schilke or Getzen standard (the Z valves played with a light ticking noise) and the lacquer is very thin)... and the Z intonation is not as precise and won't last like the Schilke or another top end horn. Last comment, I found I personally prefer an open blowing horn as I fought my last trumpet (Getzen)... but resistance may not a bad thing, don't just buy the X-3 until you try a few horns to see what really feels best to you.
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Review Date: 11/10/2006
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Easy playing, excellent manufacture quality
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Bad valve alignment
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Resistance is the same at hole range, so nice for fluid Jazz solos.
Can produce a full sound when pushed.
The valves are way out of alignment like all new Schilke with these thick felts.
Like it more than the B1 and B5.
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Review Date: 2/5/2007
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 9
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extreme ease of play - quick response - even resistance along registers
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when pushed - or over-filled with air , there is a rapid loss of tone quality
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I have the vintage version of this horn. ser. 4818 - circa 1970 - this is the horn that yamaha copied to make the bobby shew model 6310Z horn. like its copy it is lightweight, small bore , with a biggish bell , has super quick response - a beautiful tone at mf and a much brighter tone at ff .
It does have diminishing returns sonicly when given more air than it cares for.
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Review Date: 3/25/2007
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,300.00
| Rating: 10
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Excellent Intonation, Great Craftmanship, lightweight
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Awsome horn, just dont over-blow... Projection is great if properly pushed, great solo horn, lightweight with big bell, .... (Vintage July of 1976)
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Review Date: 3/8/2008
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Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Very free blowing for a Medium bore horn
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Not the best for lead (But it wasn't designed for that)
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Wow! After borrowing this horn from a friend for a while, i have become very impressed by its huge sound. It is the second most resonant horn I have ever played, number one being a Calicchio with a tuning bell. But this horn is truly amazing. For a small bore horn, it is capable of doing almost any thing! This horn could be used as a lead horn because it does project very well, but i find that it is just not quite bright enough to cut through. I DO think, however, that this horn would be great for jazz solo or for that matter any other situation.
Intonation is spot on. Going from my Getzen of Besson to this actually makes me adjust because the tuning is much better. The small bore in combination with the intonation really helps with endurance. Just think, you don't have to blow as much or adjust tuning as much. That really helps!
So if you are in the market for a trumpet that can do it all (better than any Bach) this is the horn for you.
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