Why orchestras prefer bell-up over bell-front

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Why orchestras prefer bell-up over bell-front

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... and it must be German, since it's pitched in BBb
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Just put the mute back in when you're done...
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imperialbari wrote:
Bell-up facility.jpg
I didn't see your photo credit.
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so which orchestra uses that one?

It looks like they prefer lacquer over silver also...

That is too pretty to sit on. I can't imagine sitting on that or is that just for #1?
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ken k wrote:That is too pretty to sit on. I can't imagine sitting on that or is that just for #1?
No, these are the #1's:
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imperialbari wrote:
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