FS: Adams E1 .60 in Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell - Demo Horn

[davewerden]

Two things come to mind... it's good my wife can't log in here and 'with friends like these! '

Um, it's only fair to let you know that a person does not have to log in to see the thread!

Seriously, though, I think this horn will thoroughly satisfy your need in the "good horn" area. I'm really happy for you.

(Now you can focus on the fringes, like baritones and double-bell euphoniums. Sorry... I couldn't resist one more!)

[CEBunker]

Is that the indication of 'resonance' then - the feeling of actual vibration? I am really looking forward to playing it.

[davewerden]

Is that the indication of 'resonance' then - the feeling of actual vibration? I am really looking forward to playing it.

I'm not stating this as a scientist or acoustical engineer. That's how it feels, though, and it seems to make sense as a theory. But it is too simplistic to explain how the horn actually does it's thing. You can make a horn thin and give it too little bracing and it will also vibrate in your hands, but it won't convert that to projection. I think it has to do with the consistency and progression of vibration within the horn, so waves are forwarded to the bell end. On a too-thin cheaply-made horn, the vibrations are not at all controlled and may actually lessen the projection.

I think the one thing I've found consistenly is that I can play the horn incorrectly and not get that vibration, in which case I don't sound as good. When I get the vibration it's because I'm doing other "good" stuff like using a good air stream and centering the pitches in my chops instead of making the horn force them into place. The reason I have to pay attention to this is that I STILL retain some habits from playing for decades on horns where I needed to bend pitches more. On most notes on my horn I just need to plant to pitch where my musical mind tells me it should be, rather than where muscle memory thinks it should be.

[CEBunker]

Also, I have acquired a number of study books, but to keep it fresh and fun, I have started buying solo pieces. Just got 'Call of the Seasons' because it sounded very nice, seems to have some parts I can play, and has lots of parts that will require lots of work. I would like to get your arrangement 'Two Holst Songs' but it doesn't appear to be in treble clef. It's like Christmas again.

[CEBunker]

Gosh don't mention baritones! I spent my whole high school career thinking I was a baritone player! I have thought about getting one just to fix that mistake; but not right now!!!

[CEBunker]

You should do a demonstration video on this subject (resonance). It's very interesting and has great payoff potential as a learned skill.

[Pat]

Chris unveiled the Adams at this week's band practice... mucho impressive, I must say. Gorgeous horn!

[CEBunker]

Thanks Pat. Now I need to be 'gorgeous' with it!

As an early report, the sound is rich and mellow. The intonation is great. And I love the feel of the valves. I am still getting used to how it plays and how the receiver works, but everything so far is fantastic!