I would like to know exactly this same thing from those who are "regular Thor users" ....
I am not content with the sound of my 56J for quintet use and I'm considering a more "ideal" quintet horn (2145?) but also wondering if something larger (Thor) would produce too heavy a sound for use in a quintet.
Watching for opinions ...
Cheers,
Thor for quintet use?
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Let me preface my post with this. I am not a regular Thor user. I play tested one for about 45 minutes three days ago, so that wonderful experience is still fresh in my mind. I can only comment on a couple of the questions raised.
I would not hesitate in labling the Thor a 5/4 tuba. Don't be fooled by the size of the bell. It made my Miraphone 186 look like a euphonium. I would definately have to use a stand to hold it properly. It has 5/4 sound, but only demands 4/4 air. The Thor would definately be at home in the orchestra. Regarding quintet appropriateness, I cannot comment because I haven't witnessed one being used in this setting. I can say that it can play lightly and nimbly. I can also say that the Thor shocked me in the upper range. I expected the horn to have a great low range based on what I had read. The upper notes slotted better on the Thor than on my 186. I didn't expect that at all. I would imagine the Thor could fit into a quintet, but that would depend upon the player.
Here comes the cliche, but true advice. You are just going to have to try one of these babies out and see.
Hopefully somebody who actually uses a Thor in quinted can guide us. I bet Roger Lewis could point us in the right direction.
I would not hesitate in labling the Thor a 5/4 tuba. Don't be fooled by the size of the bell. It made my Miraphone 186 look like a euphonium. I would definately have to use a stand to hold it properly. It has 5/4 sound, but only demands 4/4 air. The Thor would definately be at home in the orchestra. Regarding quintet appropriateness, I cannot comment because I haven't witnessed one being used in this setting. I can say that it can play lightly and nimbly. I can also say that the Thor shocked me in the upper range. I expected the horn to have a great low range based on what I had read. The upper notes slotted better on the Thor than on my 186. I didn't expect that at all. I would imagine the Thor could fit into a quintet, but that would depend upon the player.
Here comes the cliche, but true advice. You are just going to have to try one of these babies out and see.
Hopefully somebody who actually uses a Thor in quinted can guide us. I bet Roger Lewis could point us in the right direction.
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haven't had a quintet gig since i got my thor,but,I plan on using it on comercial gigs,ie weddings,graduations,pops style gigs.If I came across a serious "art music" recital situation,I'd be looking for a 2j or something similar.Maybe a gronitz f,but i wasn't really happy with the yam 822f i had for a while,so probably the 2j...
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