I ordered a Stephens bass trombone
- GabrielRice
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Subject line says it...I had an afternoon off from teaching at Kinhaven today and went to visit Steve Shires to try bass trombone #2, which he just completed (at least to the point that it's playable - some final fitting to do and then lacquer). I loved it, especially when swapping for the slightly lighter bell owned by TromboneChat member Tim Foley, who came by to say hi and make his Stephens bass trombone #1 available for comparison (Thanks Tim!). It sounds glorious and is easier to play than either my current Greenhoe/Bach setup or the Shires I was playing previously.
- Bach5G
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Lucky man. A colleague showed up with a Stephens tenor recently. Very nice.
- WilliamLang
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That's great to hear! I can't wait to try one out down the road
- GabrielRice
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Spec details tbd, but most likely yellow brass all around with a nickel slide crook.
- BassBoneFL
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One is supposed to be in route to Tampa soon, am looking forward to trying it.
- SamBTbrn
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How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)
Exciting!!!
Exciting!!!
- GabrielRice
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[quote="SamBTbrn"]How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)[/quote]
Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.
Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.
- Bach5G
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[quote="GabrielRice"]<QUOTE author="SamBTbrn" post_id="249302" time="1722431052" user_id="17128">
How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)[/quote]
Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.
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As one would expect of Steve.
How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)[/quote]
Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.
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As one would expect of Steve.
- Digidog
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Congrats to an incoming new horn!!
I hope you two match instantly, perfectly and happily.
I hope you two match instantly, perfectly and happily.