2165 tone ring - first (two minute) try

[imperialbari]

Bassoon players like a well defined overtone cluster.

So much that they have about 225 such clusters themselves.

Klaus

[Chris Olka]

The tone rings are fun but one word of caution. On the early 2165s they interfered big-time with the pitch and ability to center top-line Ab. One of the big reasons they quit doing it. I played a number of 2165s with the ring in before and after it was removed and every horn improved on this note. I think the ring was at a node.

Have fun.

[bisontuba]

HI-
FWIW, those 'rings' in the 2165's in the beginning added $800 to the cost of the horn!
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