I'm not really a 186 fan at all, but I think you'll need (as in, actually need) a smaller horn before you'll need a bigger horn (not to imply 186's are big horns).Bignick1357 wrote:Im looking for a big horn to go along with my 186 Im a bigger guy(6'5) and the 186 is really small for me to play comfortably for a long time and I was wondering ergonomically is it a good horn, and would people agree it is a good large CC to go with the 186?
Also, why not have a few of these
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I also think that unless you specifically want an 186, then you don't want one. Too hard to play, too tubby, too friggin tall,...
1291 vs. Willson contrabass- I like both ( have only played the Bb Willson), but I prefer the 1291. The 1291 Bb is the best big horn I've ever played, far better than the PT6's, Baer, Thor, PT7, Neptune, 2165,... The 191 rocks but pistons are easier for me.
Oddly enough, the Willson Bb is somewhat brighter than the 1291. I also had no physical problems at all playing the Willson.