St. Petersburg CC

[yubatuba]

Anybody own, or play one of these? How well do they play?

[jeopardymaster]

OK, I'll bite. Tried one at the ITEC last summer. Not a bad horn at all. Did pretty much everything I asked it to. But I didn't really ask all that much.

Given the wide quality spread among their BBbs, I sure wouldn't buy one sight-unseen.

Anyhow, if you're willing to pay the price for a new St Pete CC, you're probably better off (certainly no WORSE) to look for a used "something-else" in that range or save your pennies for a new "something-else."

[scottw]

Anyhow, if you're willing to pay the price for a new St Pete CC, you're probably better off (certainly no WORSE) to look for a used "something-else" in that range or save your pennies for a new "something-else."

I'll second that. I would make it almost a lock that you would be able to pick from any of the used Miraphones available that would be both cheaper and better and hold their value longer.

[santosgs]

St.Petes are ok horns I guess, but they don't hold their value much, you'r better off just saving you'r cash for like a meinl weston or b&s, you know something you can make money with then sell it later without loosing to much cash.

[kingconn]

I bought one of the first imported by vince with the improved valve specs. I paid $1800 for it,kept it for 4 years and sold it for $2000, wish I had it back. St. Petes BBb's sell for $3300 new and used for $2000 to $2500. That ain't bad. I have a CC now and love it. It slots well and intonation is very good, the 5th valve is tuned a little low for my tastes. Use a funnel type mouthpiece for best results.
mike

[yubatuba]

Hey thanks for the info guys