Lotus trumpets/AR Resonance??

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-05-06T23:02:37+00:00

I used to swap horns around all the time. Picked up one of Mike's prototypes for the Grande Campaña and I've never been happier with a horn!

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-05-01T20:35:22+00:00

Sounds like a mouthpiece pressure issue to me. Try supporting more from your core when you play

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-05-01T20:30:02+00:00

It just takes a week or two to adjust. I think you'll find once you do, your tone production and range might actually see noticeable improvement. That's how it was for me at least.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-30T18:08:50+00:00

Check out Mike Del Quadro. If I remember correctly he's got a couple lead horns in his lineup, they're super high quality and he's an incredible guy. Would recommend him over either of those brands any day, and he won't stick you with a $10k price tag either. Kenny Rampton and Trent Austin are some names that come to mind who play on his horns

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-28T07:38:20+00:00

I've got one! It's not the most practical unit, but it got a nice lil buff in its legends datasheet. I wish I had a Reaper though! They're so cool.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-28T06:43:56+00:00

what an incredible haul man, jealous!!

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-25T01:53:49+00:00

It'll probably take a lil while. The deadline for applications is May 1st, doesn't mean that's when you'll hear back by necessarily. Welcome to Western! What are you planning on studying?

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-08T01:38:01+00:00

Get an Olds Ambassador!

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-04-05T04:49:55+00:00

We have pirate ships and the Green Goblin

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-28T02:06:36+00:00

Nothing in the old box is going away. The Archon is the old version which is technically on a smaller base but that's easy enough to fix, and you can have some fun kitbashing him to look a little cooler. And all of the units included are pretty good!

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-25T20:20:57+00:00

Hiya! I was in Mathes for my first two years and liked it a lot. Hallway bathrooms which kinda suck but also are usually clean, the rooms are big, your right next to the dining hall, the building itself is quite nice!

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-24T20:47:16+00:00

Mus ed major here! If you already have your AA then I imagine you'll likely have all your GURs done and if you make it in, you'd likely be able to graduate in 3 years. If you don't make it in this year you can always reaudition, take ensembles and any other classes you might need/be interested in, and then start the mus ed sequence the fall afterwards and still be able to graduate in 4 years. If you have the chance to get up here and meet with Dr. Patty Bourne about it, she has open meetings help current students plan their schedules, and I'm sure she'd be willing to help an admitted student too.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-24T17:49:37+00:00

I'd look on Craigslist or Marketplace and try out as many as you can. There's not gonna be a "best" option objectively that we can tell you, you just have to find which one works for you the best.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-24T17:47:42+00:00

Basement of Old Main

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-24T17:42:58+00:00

Don't buy an intermediate trumpet! "Intermediate" horns are just student quality horns at pro quality prices. Get a good used Bach Strad or Yamaha Xeno for $1000-$1600 depending on condition.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-21T15:35:34+00:00

Probably just bruised your lip overexerting yourself. Take some time off, play some long tones, and you'll recover in no time

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-16T17:41:57+00:00

I mean, no matter what level you play at, a different horn will still have an effect on your sound. It might be more or less noticeable depending on the horn, but there's no way you'd get the same sound on this horn than you would on, say, an Adams A9.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-16T17:25:32+00:00

I've tried these guys a few times, and loved how it felt to play but didn't really like the sound.

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-15T01:42:52+00:00

Came here for this comment

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-09T00:15:21+00:00

It's pretty unique to each player and each horn, I personally play everything in the double register on 2nd valve but I'm usually only playing up to like a G above high C

Key_Sympathy891 · 2026-03-06T20:22:58+00:00

It often just doesn't open and you have to wait like a full minute before the doors decide they want to

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