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Perfect Pitch
11-28-2003, 12:04 PM
It would seem around the period of the gold medal that SML's finest horns were produced ??
aanz
02-19-2004, 09:17 PM
Rev. D
Just to be contrary
Perfect Pitch
02-22-2004, 09:11 AM
wow 252 views and I got a reply :shock:
morgan
02-22-2004, 11:51 AM
I like Rev D more than GM. The GM sacrifices a bit of warmth in exchange for brightness. The difference is very slight.
Jussi
10-04-2004, 08:27 PM
Morgan, I agree with every word you said. :notworth:
silver-sax
10-24-2004, 02:00 PM
What model is best???

Rev.D, then
Gold Medal Mk.I,
Gold Medal Mk.II,
Standard,
Coleman Hawkins Model,
Super,
Rev.B,
Rev.A

Your opinion please
silver-sax
10-25-2004, 06:35 PM
Nobody knows that better Rev. D, Gold Medal Mk. I or II ?
HonestLiar
10-25-2004, 07:04 PM
In my understanding Rev D and GMI are not much different. The Rev D is the horn that earned the gold medal in the first place. GMII lacks a few of the famous 22 (or was it 24? i forgot) fewtures most notably the rolled tone holes, adjustable bell keyheights and engraving.

I own a GMI tenor and a GMII alto they are both fabulous. I havn't had the opportunity to compare GMI and II horns side by side but I bet the differences are marginal with respect to sound, intonation and handling. It's a matter of taste.

Rev D and GMI receive more attention and higher prices generally than GMII but I don't see a reason to discard GMII.