Posted by Rick Denney on March 23, 2001 at 16:17:32:
In Reply to: Re: Re: considering a Conn 56J posted by D on March 23, 2001 at 14:43:04:
I'm not the guy to answer your questions about playing, but I have looked at the Conns and Rudys up close and can comment on the craftsmanship.
The Rudys are made by artisans who obviously love their work. The Conns don't show that level of craftsmanship, though they seem well made. I would describe the Conn as having workaday craftsmanship, much like a Yamaha. Perfectly functional, but nothing artistic.
I'm rare on this one: I don't like the satin finish. It has a coarse texture like an orange-peel paint job. The old satin finishes were smooth with much finer grain. The horn is much prettier in bright silver or lacquer.
Rick "but the satin looks good in pictures" Denney