Hi everyone,
I've recently been doing some play testing of some different higher end horns as I'm trying to find the right horn for college. I currently own a Boosey and Hawkes Imperial (1960 something). I've tried two Adams E1s and one E3. I found the E1s a little too thin in sound (not sure if that's the right way to describe it), and the E3 was out of my price range, and also didn't really feel like a good fit for me. I also tried a Yamaha 642 that felt almost like too mechanical in the way it played, and a more recent Imperial that didn't feel like an upgrade. I tried a used Hirsbrunner HBS479 today and it felt amazing. The sound was super full, resonant, and darker feel to it. Also the high, middle, and especially low register didn't feel stuffy in the slightest which I couldn't say about the E3 (which was almost 2x as much as the Hirsbrunner) tried. I haven't tried any Bessons yet, but I've talked to one person who swore the Hirsbrunner was better than any prestige or sovereign he's tried.
I just wanted to know if anyone could give their opinion on the horn? I know they aren't being made anymore, but out of all the horns I've tried so far, this has felt by far the best to me.
Sorry for the long read, any opinions on the Hirsbrunner do help!
I've recently been doing some play testing of some different higher end horns as I'm trying to find the right horn for college. I currently own a Boosey and Hawkes Imperial (1960 something). I've tried two Adams E1s and one E3. I found the E1s a little too thin in sound (not sure if that's the right way to describe it), and the E3 was out of my price range, and also didn't really feel like a good fit for me. I also tried a Yamaha 642 that felt almost like too mechanical in the way it played, and a more recent Imperial that didn't feel like an upgrade. I tried a used Hirsbrunner HBS479 today and it felt amazing. The sound was super full, resonant, and darker feel to it. Also the high, middle, and especially low register didn't feel stuffy in the slightest which I couldn't say about the E3 (which was almost 2x as much as the Hirsbrunner) tried. I haven't tried any Bessons yet, but I've talked to one person who swore the Hirsbrunner was better than any prestige or sovereign he's tried.
I just wanted to know if anyone could give their opinion on the horn? I know they aren't being made anymore, but out of all the horns I've tried so far, this has felt by far the best to me.
Sorry for the long read, any opinions on the Hirsbrunner do help!
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