Originally posted by franz
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Wessex BR144 review
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Originally posted by franz View PostIt is normal of the three compensate valves ( due to the limit of being able to put an adequately short compensation tube on the second valve) to be flat on 2/3: this can be a problem to stay i tune with other brass instruments that has 2/3 sharp.
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Originally posted by Barking Iron View PostSome of the soldering is not super tidy and threading on the valves is a bit rough. But, at this price, these are minor points.
However, in defense of Wessex, they have admitted to the valve cap issue and have apparently solved it. Doesn't do me any good, of course.
Other finish issues that my BR140-S arrived with included a complimentary dent-and-scuff combo -- very small and most would consider it hardly noticeable, it is on the back of the instrument facing in toward me, no one else will ever see it, but I know it's there and it kind of annoys me. To get into Wessex, I recommend people not be nearly as nit-picky as I am"Thig crioch air an saoghal, ach mairidh gaol is ceòl."
"The end (of the world) will come, but love and music live forever."
Euph: Geneva Symphony (4v-comp, trig)
Euph: Besson New Standard (3v-comp 1978)
Bari: Wessex BR-140 (3v-comp, lacquer)
Mpcs: Euph (SM4) Bari (Stork T1)
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Originally posted by Barking Iron View PostYes, screwing the valves back in place is annoying, I do not worry too much as I trust that the cleaning and re-oiling will not be a daily necessity after a while.
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A short update on my experiences:
- The valves are a lot better by now, I oil them once a week and they remain fast. I am still thinking about getting heavier springs, there is no real need for it, but that is what I was used to.
- Intonation is good. 5th partial is somewhat flat, as is to be expected, but it is easy to compensate for
- Sound is great, it blends really well in the band, without getting a Euph sound
- It is very easy to play in all registers
So, as you can read, I am super happy with my Wessex. Finish is not perfect and the valves require some attention at first, but other than that it is a fantastic instrument, especially at this price.
Cheers,
Bram
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