Initial impressions of Production Gemeinhardt Piston F & Eb

[ShoelessWes]

I have certain doubts about quality of chinese instruments after longer time. In my country I know about a few people, who had (not so long ago) their trombones quite literally fall apart or simply had quality of sound go awful in no longer than 5 years.
Can anyone tell me Im wrong in this and prove it?
Thanks.

You are probably right. "Testers" and "Show Models" are a lot like going on a first date. That is the best you will ever see that girl. That is the nicest she will ever be, and you are seeing absolutely the best she can show you.

If I went by every horn I played that was a "tester" or "show model" I'd want to buy every tuba on the market. It seems, more often than not, when you buy a big name, you aren't buying just the name, but you are buying a product that more closely resembles the "tester". The girlfriend on date 20, most like the first date.

[k001k47]

[goodson]

Just test play the production models. You will either like them or not.

I think that Gemeinhardt has designed a good horn. Now just test the production horns and see if one of them fits you as a player.

I am interested in the F and the CC, but I will test play both production models before I purchase anything.

[ShoelessWes]

Just test play the production models. You will either like them or not.

I think that Gemeinhardt has designed a good horn. Now just test the production horns and see if one of them fits you as a player.

I am interested in the F and the CC, but I will test play both production models before I purchase anything.

I could not disagree more. WAIT until the product line is released and into the market. Let other people take that risk, and test play 2 or 3 of the instruments in the real world.

I would bet very good money that the instruments that end up in the hands of regular joes, are not on par with our current options from europe or some of the yamaha line.

Don't ever trust someone's judgement when 1.) they are given that horn for free or reduced prices---and---2.) they have been given the best horns that represent that company.

[goodson]

So you want someone else to tell you it is a good horn?

I would rather go and test play one myself and find out if it is a good fit for me. Does it sit well in the lap, how does it sound, workmanship, and lastly do I like it. I really don't need someone else to tell me it is a good horn. The production models are what I plan on testing out.

[ShoelessWes]

So you want someone else to tell you it is a good horn?

I would rather go and test play one myself and find out if it is a good fit for me. Does it sit well in the lap, how does it sound, workmanship, and lastly do I like it. I really don't need someone else to tell me it is a good horn. The production models are what I plan on testing out.

Let other people take that risk, and test play 2 or 3 of the instruments in the real world.

No. I'm telling them to test play the horns that actually make it into the market, not the creme de la creme.

[bisontuba]

Hi-
The production model F & Eb Gemeinhardt tubas are probably the most consistent made tuba models I've ever played. I have played 4 of the F's-- all played the same, and I would be happy with any of the 4. Actually the 2 Don Harry and I got came down to a coin flip on which horn we each got--both played alike.
Let us hope the production BBb and CC tubas are like the F and Eb models ( we'll know in a few months)!

Regards-
Mark

[michaelkeys]

when and where will this instruments be available?

[bisontuba]

Hi-
The F and Eb tubas are in production & ready for purchase.
The BBb and CC will be in production for purchase in 2 months.
Contact Dick Barth at: rbarth@gemeinhardt.com" target="_blank on how to purchase and/or to try them out.
Good luck.
mark