Quote: "Last year there were many posts about the Conn rose Brass horns having only the bell flair red brass and the throat being regular brass. I just heard from a repair guy saying this isn't the case at all. Sooooo, what's the truth here" *********************************************
I guess that depends on how knowledgeable you think that repairman really is. If it's Walter Lawson telling you this then I would tend to believe him. Conn advertises not only rose brass bell and throat but also rose brass first branch and mouthpipe. This is the same advert phrase used for the 10d, 11d, 9d, & 8d. It's easy enough to check if you don't mind a deep scratch on your horn ;-) It would be pretty much fraud to claim all of those critical components to be of an alloy they weren't and so readily proven that they would no doubt be litigated over it. The Holton 181 claims: "Model H181 features a bronze bell that produces a darker sound." It has no mention whatsoever of bronze throat so legally they would be covered. The 1st branch and mouthpipe it states are yellow brass with nickel ferrules and trim. Still, without seeing one first hand for proof I can't say for certain. I also don't see much point in a rouge and lacquer coverup. It can't save any significant money I wouldn't think. Wes Hatch might be able to provide an answer. The Jack Attack! _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
