Great video Jon. I REALLY REALLY like the sound that you have on that X-13. So mellow. All the horns sound great but that one sounded exceptional. Well done!
Logan, I was getting more of a breathy tone with the X I played; are they mouthpiece sensitive? I was playing pretty soft with a fairly deep cup. How does yours play?
Jonathan I really like the consistent tune you played on all the horns, sounded great. Other than the Bach which I know you like . Which are next next two in order of blow preference did you enjoy.
This Bach has the H leadpipe, the Herseth, usually used on C trumpets. it’s got an open feel and, at home with a radial (MK) slide - it’s fantastic. Great core. The Stomvi is just a bit too open for me, but Greg got a huge sound of it; not too bright but very clear. The Carol Giuffredi surprised me; a bit tighter blow than I expected, but quite open on the back end with a fairly large bell. The front end is where I sensed a little resistance. it’s a complex build, with the Sterling Silver leadpipe and copper(ish) valve. block; it’s also a tremendous solo horn, to my way of thinking. The Edwards X-13 is LIHGT in the hand with a BIG comfortable grip - and I loved the tone. It surprised me with what I felt was a bit darker tone than the Carol horn. I really liked the X-13; but priced like a Strad at a bit over 4 G, I won’t have one any time soon. I played these all with a Patrick CRX5, a fairly deep cup with a 28 drill. With a shallower, more open mouthpiece, I wonder what the X-13 would have sounded like? Both the Edwards X-13 and the Carol Giuffredi were very impressive. :)
@@JonathanMilam1 Very nice Jonathan! I think you sounded the best on the X-13. How did the Carolbrass compare to the X-13? How did the X-13 compare to the Adams A5 that you had?
@@jimnolan3354 Hey, Jim! The CB Giufreddi felt a bit tight, actually. I like that in a horn - but I was suprised. The X-13 had a little less resistance, but my Stomvi and Bach 37 (wth H leadpipe) both feel more open. I was really impressed with the X-13; I loved the tone and was very surprised (and pleased) with it's seemingly darkish and warm tone. I think it could light up, too. I was using a pretty deep mouthpiece and playing very softly. The Adams A5 is a much more open blow than either of them.
I suspect that the 7770 and Giuffredi are similar, BUT I'm told the receiver was created especially for Giuffredi. It also has a copper/nickel valve block and a sterling silver leadpipe... All those things will make it play different. Still, I suspect there are some similarities. Frankly, I've had two 7770's, and they're great horns. The Giuffredi is like one - on steroids. :) Again, they're a bit similar to Yamaha's Shew horn; small start, big end. Tight(ish) leadpipe, big bell. The Giuffredi is a forceful horn though. When my friend Greg plays it, and he puts a lot of air through a horn, it's like a battering ram.
Greg says 'Hi!!' And he tells me you have a great Schagerl Gansch horn! I'm jealous. :) Oh, I now own the Carol Giuffredi trumpet that Greg owned in this video. Great horn - fantastic intonation. :)
