Hello friends! I am getting back into this music thang after 15 years away, and I'm overwhelmed by all the decisions to make! I'll just play in a community band for now, but I want to have potential to step up when life permits. Money is definitely an object, but at some point, value is more important than actual cost.
I was raised on a YEP-321S, so I have a certain anxiety about moving to a 3+1, but I know it's the right thing. At 5'4", I'm not long and I'm not strong, so having a comfortable reach seems important. I generally prefer a warm, rich sound, but responsiveness matters, doesn't it? I have two young children at home, so efficient maintenance will be important. I'm committed to giving excellent care to this significant purchase, but not more care than I give my kids... You know. #reallife #butbandnerdforever
I've been reading reviews and forums and trying to put it all together, but it's just too much. I've reviewed many threads here, but several links no longer work. Could those of you who know things do me a solid and just tell me exactly what to buy??
Here we go:
-Wessex Dulce or MB - is the Dulce REALLY worth 50% higher cost?
-BEST oil?
-BEST slide grease?
-BEST cloths?
-Top 2 mouthpieces?
And what do I not know that I don't know??
Thanks in advance for all your advice. I've already learned a ton from this board and I appreciate you all sharing what you know!!
I was raised on a YEP-321S, so I have a certain anxiety about moving to a 3+1, but I know it's the right thing. At 5'4", I'm not long and I'm not strong, so having a comfortable reach seems important. I generally prefer a warm, rich sound, but responsiveness matters, doesn't it? I have two young children at home, so efficient maintenance will be important. I'm committed to giving excellent care to this significant purchase, but not more care than I give my kids... You know. #reallife #butbandnerdforever
I've been reading reviews and forums and trying to put it all together, but it's just too much. I've reviewed many threads here, but several links no longer work. Could those of you who know things do me a solid and just tell me exactly what to buy??
Here we go:
-Wessex Dulce or MB - is the Dulce REALLY worth 50% higher cost?
-BEST oil?
-BEST slide grease?
-BEST cloths?
-Top 2 mouthpieces?
And what do I not know that I don't know??
Thanks in advance for all your advice. I've already learned a ton from this board and I appreciate you all sharing what you know!!
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