Big Bell Arc Sop

[tonyg]

I recently had the chance to play a BB curvy sop at a local music store but was wondering if anyone has played the Arc version soprano. Maybe they are a bit rare or just not popular.

[abadcliche]

I work at Sam Ash, so I have played a lot of the cannonball horns. The arc soprano (and the straight soprano for that matter) seem to play a bit better to me. I don't think cannonball has the curve geometry worked out yet- below low D, the curvies only seem to be able to play forte and above, while the straight and arc sopranos both have better control throughout the entire horn. Just my opinion.

[tonyg]

Hopefully I will get the chance to try some straight sop bb's next weekend along with a few other brands. Trying to figure out the best sop "for me" in the lower price ranges, I know the antigua is well regarded. Then theres figuring which finish I want, decisions, decisions.

Tony