Hey guys, this horn has created quite a buzz at Midwest and I got to try it yesterday. Thought I’d kick off my new video series with this one!
Hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!
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Just did a T&E video on the new Eastman EBC836
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Just did a T&E video on the new Eastman EBC836
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Re: Just did a T&E video on the new Eastman EBC836
Said this on facebook: I'm not a 6/4 type of guy but with the success of the 4/4 and how he sounds and the looks of this horn... I think I might change my mind on that.
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Re: Just did a T&E video on the new Eastman EBC836
Sounds great!
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Re: Just did a T&E video on the new Eastman EBC836
Sounds great. Just imagine how much better a silver one sounds!
But on a serious note, I think many folks are going to buy a 6/4 (because they can now afford it) and learn that they don't necessarily love playing one. That they don't necessarily love the results in the hall. That a 6/4 doesn't do well in an orchestral setting if you're sitting next to a lackluster trombone section. If you're mouth is watering and you think you want to dive into BAT playing, approach with caution.
But on a serious note, I think many folks are going to buy a 6/4 (because they can now afford it) and learn that they don't necessarily love playing one. That they don't necessarily love the results in the hall. That a 6/4 doesn't do well in an orchestral setting if you're sitting next to a lackluster trombone section. If you're mouth is watering and you think you want to dive into BAT playing, approach with caution.
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Totally agree. Maybe there will be a good second-hand market for these instruments in the not too distant future after they figure it out.kmorgancraw wrote: But on a serious note, I think many folks are going to buy a 6/4 (because they can now afford it) and learn that they don't necessarily love playing one. That they don't necessarily love the results in the hall. That a 6/4 doesn't do well in an orchestral setting if you're sitting next to a lackluster trombone section. If you're mouth is watering and you think you want to dive into BAT playing, approach with caution.
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I can wait, one day I want to replace the Cerveny in my signature, but as pointed out above, I'll wait for a used one.
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Looking forward to the series Chris, thanks!
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I am sure there will be chance to make side by side comparison at the Army Conference, TMEA and a number of other events in the next year.Mark Finley wrote: I'd love to see a Eastman/Wessex Shootout in the future
Any pro who wants to do side by side shoot out, contact me for use of the Wessex. I would be quite happy to put the new TC694 Chicago-Presence [1] or TC695 Chicago-York up for comparison against anything.
If 6/4 tubas work in the orchestra depends on the strength of the ensemble, the music played and venue being used for performance.bloke wrote:There will always be a market for (bad/mediocre/OK/good) oversize tubas, whether-or-not they are appropriate for any musical genre or composition in particular.
However in a concert band of larger size, nothing else can provides the bass foundation of a 6/4. Multiple smaller tubas just do not provide the same broad foundation. I have heard that on a number of occasions.
[1] On a personal note, I could not believe how much more responsive is the new Chicago-Presence against my once beloved Neptune
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Wyvern wrote:However in a concert band of larger size, nothing else can provides the bass foundation of a 6/4. Multiple smaller tubas just do not provide the same broad foundation. I have heard that on a number of occasions.
+1, especially if the number of basses is limited (I believe this to be the 6/4's original raison d'être)
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Cool video.
Is it weird that this makes me want to pick up a 2165, instead of something new?
Is it weird that this makes me want to pick up a 2165, instead of something new?