Posted by Ian Easton on March 14, 2002 at 07:38:49:
In Reply to: Besson E-Flat posted by Jon Gregory on March 13, 2002 at 21:13:22:
I've played 4. Some have had better intonation than others. Some have needed the valves lapped. Although the valve stems seem to be a similar width apart (compared to a Yamaha 321) I've found it an uncomfortable stretch between fingers (I don't think my hands are small: M11 on a piano keyboard). The real killer is the leadpipe, which is wrapped so close to the bell that you have to tilt the instrument a fair bit to see the music. result: weight on the left arm.
I guess I like the tone though; but not enough to want to replace my current horns.
Nice cases, but the wheels are only useful when pushed (too much wobble when pulled).
Cheers,
Ian Easton