Posted by Steve Inman on November 27, 2002 at 23:20:47:
In Reply to: What to buy....3/4 or 4/4 posted by :) on November 27, 2002 at 23:01:19:
If your playing includes groups significantly larger than quintet, then (unless you have a BIG sound) I would suggest picking a 4/4 size horn as a good compromise. If you are only playing quintet, the 3/4 Rudy CC would be very nice. But a 4/4 horn of most brands / shapes should not be too large for quintet, and would do better in a larger group.
Of course, you could buy the 3/4 and the 5/4, and then have the best of both worlds! But, if money must be considered, then a compromise may be in order. A 4/4 for quintet use is not too much of a compromise (unless, again, you're a player with a BIG sound -- then go with the 3/4 and play louder in the larger groups).
Steve Inman
Kokomo, IN