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TOP TRUMPS ANYONE?

Advantages: Has a warranty. A peice of art.
Disadvantages: On the expensive side!

This was recommended to me to buy for one of my sons as a student graded flugelhorn, he has played the trumpet for a number of years now and this is an interesting variation in which he was introduced to by his teacher about a year ago and wanted ...

mojo-mojo 23.01.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Thomann FH-600 Flugelhorn

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Great Cornet!

Advantages: Great styling and ease of play!
Disadvantages: Valves Need Lubricating Often.

...I play many brass instruments including the baritone horn and euphonium as well as the cornet. The jupiter JCR-520 is a great little cornet for the money. I learnt to play on this cornet and I haven't been able to put it down since as I find it easier to ...

JackRoberts1994 01.02.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Jupiter JCR-520 Bb Cornet in Lacquer

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Bottom Of The Range Besson Any Good?

Advantages: Good Looks, Great tone + Fantastic Playability
Disadvantages: Zip up case!

I used this instrument between 2006-2007. I enjoyed playing it very much and made a very nice change from a Jupiter or a Yamaha equivalent. This cornet is constructed very well and will never let you down when it comes to long life span. The same goes to ...

JackRoberts1994 04.02.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Besson BE1020 1000 Series Bb Cornet

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Elkhart 100TH Eb Tenor (Alto) Horn

Advantages: Build quality, appearance and tone. Excellent soft case.
Disadvantages: Very minor intonation issues in the upper register.

For the amazing price of this instrument (I paid around the £150 mark) it is an excellent horn for a player of beginner or intermediate standard. It is beautifully proportioned in the traditional saxhorn style - far more appealing to my eye than the open ...

Lumbricus 09.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Elkhart 100TH Series Eb Tenor Horn

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