Prestige 2051 vs. 2052
When I spoke with Demondrae Thurmond about the differences between the horns, he strongly preferred the 2051. He certainly sounds awesome on it. And Steve Mead plays the 2052. I had a Besson 967 for a little while but never have spent that much time with the 968 except at conferences. In doing a brief comparison I thought the 968 had an ever so slightly smaller sound, but it was much easier to steer. Intonation also seemed easier to correct on the smaller horn. In comparing the 967 to a B&H Imperial, the 967 had a much richer sound, but I still found the Imperial much easier to play. And after playing on the Imperial for awhile, I adapted to it. If I ever decided to go for a Prestige, I think I'd be inclined to go for the 2051.
- Scott
Euphoniums: Dillon 967, Monzani MZEP-1150S, Dillon 1067 (kid’s horn)
Bass Trombones: Greenhoe GB5-3G, Getzen 1052FDR, JP232
King Jiggs P-bone