Olds Mendez Vs. Bach Stradivarius - with 4 Different Style Mouthpieces!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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An Olds Mendez from '52 (such a great trumpet) or TWO Strads: a lightweight 43* AND a Stradivarius Sterling Silver Plus (43 bell configuration, hereafter referred to as SS+). The Mendez, for me at least, is a hard horn to beat - but these are two fine Strad. There aren't any losers, folks! :) As I expected, the Olds Mendez and the Bach 43* are similar in sound; not exactly the same - but close. The Bach SS+ is a heavier bell and it has a richer, darker, fuller sound. Played first with a Reeves 42B, pretty much a legit type mouthpiece; a pretty deep cup with a 24 drill size. Played next with Trent Austin's TA-TF, Trent's first Trumpet Flugel piece. Then I use another excellent trumpet-flugel piece, Reeves C2J. Lastly, I use a newer piece - Trent Austin's take on an old Al Cass 1-27 mouthpiece. Enjoy!
Olds Mendez w/ Reeves 42B: 2:21
Bach Stradivarius 43* w/ Reeves 42B: 3:28
Bach Stradivarius Sterling Silver Plus w/ Reeves 42B: 6:00
Olds Mendez w/ TA-TF: 7:15
Bach 43* w/ TA-TF: 8:39
Bach SS+ w/ TA-TF: 9:35
Olds Mendez w/ Reeves C2J: 11:36
Bach 43* w/ Reeves C2J: 13:11
Bach SS+ w/ Reeves C2J: 14:07
Olds Mendez w/ ACB 1-27: 16:08
Bach 43* w/ ACB 1-27: 17:15
Bach SS+ w/ ACB 1-27: 20:41
Hi Jonathon, I think the Mendez has a more mellow tone and you seem to be able to articulate it easier than the Bachs,
The Mendez is easier to play, for me at least. It's what I like in a horn, fairlyl tight, with a small light bell. It's a near perfect fit. But I like the 43*, and I love the STerling Silver Plus bells.
Thanks for commenting!
Great video. I closed my eyes and listened. I give the slight nod to the Mendez
Thank you! I didn't think the Mendez sounded quite as good as I'd hoped, but it was the 'first' with each mouthpiece... I was warmed up thoroughly with each mouthpiece by the time I got to the Strads. All 3 are good horns - fun to play. The Mendez is the easiest to fill though... :)
I agree.
Bach Strad had a mellower sound. The Bachs must be either (I believe) either New York or Mt Vernon Bach.
The current renditions are no comparison to those!
The Bach's are probably both made in the late '90's, but they are good players. I did have one Mt. Vernon; extraordinary sound, but bit dark for me. I usually get a fairly dark tone anyway, a lighter bell usually works better for me. Good comments though -thank you for contributing!
Well I'm curious...
Have you ever tested a .470 Callett Soloist or a Calicchio?
I've had 2 Callet Jazz horns; both were excellent. They are the only Callet horns I've had. And, unbelievably, I've NEVER had a Callichio. Most of the Callichio's I've seen were just way more money than I wanted to spend. Maybe some day though... :)