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what are some of the best budget friendly pro level cimbassos on the market

bloke wrote:Does "pro-level" (regardless of pricing) mean "[1] easily plays in tune and [2] features a high level of fit/finish" ?

If "yes", I failed to encounter any of those, which I why I built my own.

how in tune is yours?

I heard Soul Bassa Nova today, and I thought, “Ooooh, Cimbasso”

Three Valves wrote:I heard Soul Bassa Nova today, and I thought, “Ooooh, Cimbasso”

It's not just a bass trombone? I wouldn't have guessed.

I have one for sale. If anyone is interested, give me a PM.
Photos are in the "Items for Sale" Forum

Chris Olka's extensive review of the Dillon cimbasso.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEa4VqsXBug" target="_blank

It is my understanding that the same fabricator supplies Dillon and Wessex (for this cimbasso, not necessarily for other instruments).

Hup

anotherjtm2 wrote:

Three Valves wrote:I heard Soul Bassa Nova today, and I thought, “Ooooh, Cimbasso”

It's not just a bass trombone? I wouldn't have guessed.

I’m pretty sure it is a bass trombone. But if the part ever came up in one of bloke’s orchestra gigs, I think he’d whip out the cimbasso!!

It was probably re-engineered in time for the Austin Powers sound track!!

I'll bite: what's a trumpet clam?

bloke wrote:

anotherjtm2 wrote:I'll bite: what's a trumpet clam?

http://www.word-detective.com/2008/03/clam/

Thanks! I'll confess I'm not hearing much to complain about in the 1964 Big Band Bossa Nova recording. I must not be discerning enough to complain about the flute, and the trombones are such a joy anyway.

Edit: Ok, about a minute in the highest flutes are shrill. Somehow, it sounds worse in the 2001 Talkin' Verve mix. And now I think I'm worrying about it too much....

bloke wrote:If you want to hear a bunch of trumpet clams, listen to some of the old Sinatra recordings.

Or any Chuck Mangione recording. Well, flugel clams.