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(More customer reviews)Trombones that look and feel and sound like this one are difficult to find. Let's look at everything individually.
LOOK
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The trombone looks solid. Its sturdy and resists dings and water spotting quite well (compared to my old horn, anyway). There's a few different metals used here. You can notice up close, but I can't tell too much from far away. The bell's metal is a little different in order to provide better sound quality.
I didn't purchase mine from Amazon, so I can't give the exact optional contents. Mine came with everything I need. But if yours doesn't come with everything, I'd recommend getting a microfiber and a polishing cloth to keep it in prestine condition.FEEL
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With some high quality lube, the slide nearly bolts out of your hand like a negative-friction physics anamoly. You'll hit notes faster and cleaner than you can with a lesser horn.
The F-attachment's trigger is my only complaint with this horn. Mine occasionally sticks to this day. I've learned to hook my thumb around it and pull back to close it. I fear I may be using too much lubricant in combination with not getting it cleaned out enough, so you might not have the same problem. After a fresh cleaning, it tends to work fine with no problems for quite some time.
If you are used to a smaller bore instrument, practice with this horn a while before you play it because it requires more wind and a few different muscles.
After you've excelled with this horn, you'll sound crystal clear with it. And if you have a smaller bore marching horn, you'll sound even better with that with your increased air capacity.SOUND
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I have yet to hear a horn that I like better. I'm sure they're out there. But I was not in the least disappointed with what this horn could produce.
On some horns, you may notice a frequency that causes the horn to twang (my old yamaha marching horn was low C -- TWANNNNNGGG!). I can't find a single note on this horn that gives that effect.
You'll notice an improved range on this horn if you're moving from a standard tenor trombone. The F-attachment will give you some lower notes and the larger bore will help you play them. The down-side is that you'll have to work up your upper registers again. I could hit an A regularly with my old horn, but even a G was a bit iffy once I got it. I was able to work my way back up with a few months of practice.OVERALL
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I really enjoyed this horn. I've never gone to another since. However, I think you'd do yourself a disservice if don't go to a local music store and try some horns out for yourself with a professional. You may notice something on another horn that you like better. Or you might find a better price (admittedly, this price is very price-competitive).
If you're not in a location with a professional music store and you have the money and the desire to get a top-grade trombone, then I think you'd have a safe bet with this one.
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