Conn 62HI/Conn62HCL
- WGWTR180
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Anyone tried or does anyone play either of these instruments? I've heard some very good things from guys who love the Elkhart 62H. Thanks.
- brtnats
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I liked the sound of the 62HI, but the ergonomics didn’t suit me. Haven’t played an Elkhart 62H, but given my preference for dependents, I’d probably really like it.
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[quote="brtnats"]I liked the sound of the 62HI, but the ergonomics didn’t suit me. Haven’t played an Elkhart 62H, but given my preference for dependents, I’d probably really like it.[/quote]
Specifically what about the ergonomics didn't agree with you?
Specifically what about the ergonomics didn't agree with you?
- brtnats
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The horn I played wanted to roll to the left when I held it. It made it very difficult to hold for an extended period of time.
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[quote="brtnats"]The horn I played wanted to roll to the left when I held it. It made it very difficult to hold for an extended period of time.[/quote]
Well that's a major problem then. So many horns causing issues with players bodies. Too bad.
Well that's a major problem then. So many horns causing issues with players bodies. Too bad.
- castrubone
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I use the 62HI when I occasionally play bass. It's a great horn. It's not too big or woofy like some basses and makes the transition from tenor more manageable. Also, it's one of the more affordable pro-level US made bass trombones on the market. No ergonomic issues for me, but many bass trombonists I know use some sort of grip (not just 62 players).
I've not tried the 62HCL, but I know many professionals who use/used it and sound great on it. It will definitely be more open than the 62HI. I like the Lindberg valve a lot on the 88H. Short throw, quick action and very open (somewhere between an oversize Greenhoe style rotor and a Thayer).
I've not tried the 62HCL, but I know many professionals who use/used it and sound great on it. It will definitely be more open than the 62HI. I like the Lindberg valve a lot on the 88H. Short throw, quick action and very open (somewhere between an oversize Greenhoe style rotor and a Thayer).
- Burgerbob
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I've played a really stellar modern 62HI. Spoke easily, sounded good. John Lofton also uses one at LA Phil with a dual bore slide. Great sound out of him!
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[quote="Burgerbob"]I've played a really stellar modern 62HI. Spoke easily, sounded good. John Lofton also uses one at LA Phil with a dual bore slide. Great sound out of him![/quote]
Thanks. I'm still never sure about the dual bore slide as I stopped playing them years ago. Also, if Im not mistaken, I believe the winner of the San Diego job won it on a modern Conn.
Thanks. I'm still never sure about the dual bore slide as I stopped playing them years ago. Also, if Im not mistaken, I believe the winner of the San Diego job won it on a modern Conn.
- Burgerbob
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Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.
- castrubone
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Christian Jones (Philharmonia Orchestra in UK) has a ton of videos on YouTube of standard excerpts. Obviously he's an accomplished and great player, but it's a nice up and close glimpse of what a 62HI can sound like: <YOUTUBE id="gM056qAPT_4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM056qAPT_4</YOUTUBE>
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[quote="Burgerbob"]Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.[/quote]
Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.
Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.
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[quote="WGWTR180"]<QUOTE author="Burgerbob" post_id="101779" time="1578497364" user_id="3131">
Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.[/quote]
Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.
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And I just remembered he was playing an M&W this past year.
Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.[/quote]
Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.
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And I just remembered he was playing an M&W this past year.