Hirsbrunner 479 Euph Comment

[stevennorsworthy]

Comment for the group regarding the Hirsbrunner model 479. I was lucky enough to just acquire one new. The last 3 that Peter Hirsbrunner made were available. There were 2 left of the 3. I tried them both. I compared them to a new Willson 2950 that was also available. I had a trusted fellow pro next to me listening. I had several mouthpieces to compare sound and register responses.

Here are the results: The Hirsbrunners were 'canons' of intense laser focus, core, power, and dynamic range. They could also play more diffused and softly like a classic euphonium but the ability to put out massive focused intense power was just overwhelming compared to any Adams, Willson, or Miraphone I have ever tried, hands down. This was an entirely different animal. One of the two HB's was more that way than the other but both were very much hands down in a whole different realm than the Willson or any other euphonium I have ever tried. Having the Willson next to us, it seemed more diffused was on an entirely different plane of sound. Also, the HB had a massive low register along with a massive clear bright high register. I just can't say enough about it. So, I bought it. I give credit to Robert Coomer who works at HornGuys in Pasadena for his assistance and setting up the experiment. You should go to Robert and grab the other HB before it disappears!

Steven Norsworthy
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[tbonesullivan]

Awesome! Such a shame that Hirsbrunner is closing up shop after several generations. I hope all of that skill and knowledge isn't lost to the ages.

[Matt G]

Do you have spectrograms that correlate to the qualitative feedback?

Curious.

With the iStroboSoft app, pulling in situ grams is pretty easy.

Thanks.

[Renodoc]

Thanks for that feedback! I've been on their website looking at that horn.