Posted by Joseph on November 09, 2001 at 10:14:42:
In Reply to: MW2000? posted by Martin on November 08, 2001 at 13:08:49:
In appearance they look very similar but the difference in sound and playability is night and day. The 2000 is the only horn I've ever played that would even remotely tempt me to try to get used to those ogre-sized valves. I can't give you any more impression than that because it has been too long for me to remember details.
I think the website alludes to this but as I understand it the differences are that the 2000 is 'handmade' from sheet brass(as opposed to hydraulicly formed from thicker brass), has fewer braces, and marginally different plumbing. The 2000 is definately lighter and in all likelyhood has more time invested in it.
Play 'em both and decide if it's worth it.
fwiw,
joseph