Posted by SHS Tubamaster on December 14, 2003 at 00:27:07:
In Reply to: Re: Why garlands? posted by Doubler on December 02, 2003 at 06:55:08:
The 187 that I own has the same thinner, non-engraved garland as the 189. It may be a result of the bell flare and the effect of the garland on the sound than anything.