For me sound on vintage is unmatchable but it comes down to the blow on modern horns can't be beat
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
7 күн бұрын
I agree! It’s much harder to blend across sections on both vintage horns and boutique brands
@THall-vi8cp
2 күн бұрын
Great vid, Mike. I think the biggest difference between the horns comes down to an aspect you mentioned in the video: comfort. You _sound_ more comfortable on the Yamaha, but you admitted that it's your main Bb axe. Perhaps that gives the Yammy a bit of an advantage.
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
2 күн бұрын
@@THall-vi8cp no doubt at all! Picking the conn up cold after barely playing it over the last twenty years puts it at a disadvantage. However, I don’t feel as though the conn would blend well in modern sections or on recording sessions, but that’s just my experience. Thanks for your comment! And I like that you called it the “yammy “
@selpingos
6 күн бұрын
Great video. Sound advise. Loved the sound of the Conn. The Yamaha's sound was darker
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@davidthomson7815
2 күн бұрын
Mike very good and lots of sound advice! I play a Yamaha silver cornet (great condition still)it was top of range in 1980s and wondered if I should get the Neo latest top model. (But at 80 that's crazy)I have also a Bossey & Hawkes Sovereign Trumpet about same age again their to trumpet. Very light plays great. Was advertised as either Symphony or Jazz but in fact it was just the same model with an extra ring on the pipe. I love playing these instruments. Yes I agree about Yamaha. Best wishes David Glasgow UK
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
2 күн бұрын
@@davidthomson7815 David, thank you so much for your note. My first teacher also played a Boosey & Hawkes cornet. They are beautiful instruments and play just as great as they look! Play on, my friend
@tzmcneill
3 күн бұрын
The Conn sounds a bit more 'wooly' if that makes any sense.
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
3 күн бұрын
Totally!
@anthonykaiser974
5 күн бұрын
I know my Conn 22B NYS (1949) is way easier to hit the high screamers, even with a Schilke 16. That small bell and .438 bore makes a difference.
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
3 күн бұрын
Definitely makes a difference!
@da11king
4 күн бұрын
The vintage horn sounds better up there than the Yamaha
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
3 күн бұрын
I like the sizzle it has, but it's ultimately more out of control. I would need to actually practice on it rather than pick it up cold to not be so sloppy in the upper register.
@skyflyr1015
4 күн бұрын
Mike, I might have missed it, but which mouthpiece were you using? Thank you for the comparision video. Very informative.
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
4 күн бұрын
@@skyflyr1015 I swapped around in this video to try and show the horns reacting to the different gear. I use the same three mouthpieces I used in my other video. Does your mouthpiece matter. check it out and let me know what you think!
@skyflyr1015
4 күн бұрын
Will do!
@skyflyr1015
4 күн бұрын
If I remember correctly, the Conn was Chet Baker’s favorite horn, but he noted they were “heavy.” I’m a beginning trumpet student, but an experience guitar performer. What I’ve found is that most guitarists sound like “them” no matter their gear…especially when playing in a group ensemble/band. I’ve found the subtle nuances of various quality trumpets gets “lost” in the wall of sound and very few in the audience could discern a top-shelf horn vs a student model played by a competent performer in an ensemble. But if it gives the performer more confidence or pleasure then it has value. Does this hold true in your extensive experience?
@MikeRochaMusicAcademy
3 күн бұрын
It depends on the setting. My Yamaha does super well across all the different gigs I play. The only time I would use a boutique instrument is if I am the only trumpet player in the ensemble. That could be a jazz setting or horn section. Otherwise, I'm going to use the horn that will best blend within the section, which is always the Yamaha.
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