Re: Re: Re: 20J or 1240


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Posted by Frank on February 09, 2004 at 00:09:37:

In Reply to: Re: Re: 20J or 1240 posted by humble student on February 08, 2004 at 12:35:21:

The short action valves on a 2xj Conn have about a third less piston travel than most larger bore tubas. It is not far from the piston travel on a trumpet. And the horns are responsive. I have played 4 different 20J's over the years and never noticed the intonation problems often mentioned by others (the 20J's are much better in tune than my Mirafone). But that may be my ears, or that maybe I can't play in tune anyway. The best thing to do is to try one of each of the horns, and best while playing with a band.

Now as to the fact the Rick says he couldn't play softly of a 20J, Well, I would certainly never even whisper the word blowhard! Heh! Heh! Heh!

Sorry Rick, I just couldn't resist!


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