Hello! So, as I transition out of high school and into college, I've been wanting to upgrade my instrument. I currently play on a W. Nirschl I-800, and the horn has been great since 7th grade - my parents paid around $3000 for it (used, but on a monthly plan) and the only time it's ever been worked on is when I've damaged it by accident. It's got its' issues (severe tuning problems on the 5th and 6th partials, poorly made slides, and some questionable valve construction), but I got a great deal.
I originally wanted a Miraphone M5050 Ambassador, but seeing as those horns start around $9300, even with 36-month financing at 0% interest, I wasn't going to be able to comfortably swing it. I considered a M5000 Ambassador as well, but even at around $7200, I would have been pushing it. After quite a bit of looking around, I decided to go a bit lower-grade for now, and hopefully spring for a Miraphone (or a similar instrument) once I'm better off financially. I couldn't pass up 36 months at 0% financing, I really couldn't, so I decided to look into a Jupiter XO 1270. This was one of horns that was originally recommended to me (as a cheaper alternative to the Miraphone or Willson I wanted), and after looking around, I decided to go for it.
I couldn't find a ton of information on the redesigned XO euphs, so I was wondering if any of you have any personal experience with quirks the instrument might have. I've played one before, and the instrument felt good - I won't have any problem playing it from a comfort or preference standard, I don't think. Do the valves usually hold up well? Any issues with cheap valve guides? I'll be using Meade Springs, so no issue with stock springs. I'll be using a Schilke 52E2 for my mouthpiece. Any horrendous tuning problems that aren't found on other horns?
Basically, what're your opinions on this instrument in 2019? I've found a few older threads, and it seems to be a pretty split argument.
I originally wanted a Miraphone M5050 Ambassador, but seeing as those horns start around $9300, even with 36-month financing at 0% interest, I wasn't going to be able to comfortably swing it. I considered a M5000 Ambassador as well, but even at around $7200, I would have been pushing it. After quite a bit of looking around, I decided to go a bit lower-grade for now, and hopefully spring for a Miraphone (or a similar instrument) once I'm better off financially. I couldn't pass up 36 months at 0% financing, I really couldn't, so I decided to look into a Jupiter XO 1270. This was one of horns that was originally recommended to me (as a cheaper alternative to the Miraphone or Willson I wanted), and after looking around, I decided to go for it.
I couldn't find a ton of information on the redesigned XO euphs, so I was wondering if any of you have any personal experience with quirks the instrument might have. I've played one before, and the instrument felt good - I won't have any problem playing it from a comfort or preference standard, I don't think. Do the valves usually hold up well? Any issues with cheap valve guides? I'll be using Meade Springs, so no issue with stock springs. I'll be using a Schilke 52E2 for my mouthpiece. Any horrendous tuning problems that aren't found on other horns?
Basically, what're your opinions on this instrument in 2019? I've found a few older threads, and it seems to be a pretty split argument.
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