Roy Benson Alto Trombone
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Hudsonband
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Roy Benson Alto Trombone
Does anyone have any experience with a Roy Benson FL-201 Eb Alto Trombone? I am interested in any opinions on this instrument.
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Fruitysloth
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Re: Roy Benson Alto Trombone
I've got something similar to it, and it plays alright for what I need it to do(local orchestra, some brass sextet stuff). It's usually hit or miss with the Chinese brands of altos, which I'm sure both the Roy Benson and mine are. The Leadpipe from Hornguys (Stauffer I think) has been reported to help with some of the response and intonation issues. Anything above a community orchestra, and I'd recommend something else.
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JCBone
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Re: Roy Benson Alto Trombone
Stauffer which is made by Kanstul is no longer avaible. If you want a good cheap alto then get the JP Rath alto.Fruitysloth wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:46 pm I've got something similar to it, and it plays alright for what I need it to do(local orchestra, some brass sextet stuff). It's usually hit or miss with the Chinese brands of altos, which I'm sure both the Roy Benson and mine are. The Leadpipe from Hornguys (Stauffer I think) has been reported to help with some of the response and intonation issues. Anything above a community orchestra, and I'd recommend something else.
Alternatively you can try your luck with a regulat chinese. horn. Some of them are actually pretty decent!
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Fruitysloth
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Re: Roy Benson Alto Trombone
Aw man, I didn't know that! My Chinese alto plays pretty okay as is, so I haven't seen the need to upgrade anything as of yet. As of today, it looks like Horn Guys may still have some of the pipes in stock. Also yes! I should have mentioned the JP Rath. That horn looks super solid for under 1K.JCBone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:05 pmStauffer which is made by Kanstul is no longer avaible. If you want a good cheap alto then get the JP Rath alto.Fruitysloth wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:46 pm I've got something similar to it, and it plays alright for what I need it to do(local orchestra, some brass sextet stuff). It's usually hit or miss with the Chinese brands of altos, which I'm sure both the Roy Benson and mine are. The Leadpipe from Hornguys (Stauffer I think) has been reported to help with some of the response and intonation issues. Anything above a community orchestra, and I'd recommend something else.
Alternatively you can try your luck with a regulat chinese. Some of them are actually pretty ok!
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JakeRoberts69
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Re: Roy Benson Alto Trombone
Hi,
I've played on a roy benson for my entire higher ed career. Honestly, I've preferred it to some professional horns I've tried, and some big names have not confronted me about it! It is a great instrument to learn on, and for me, I have just kept learning on it!
best,
jr
I've played on a roy benson for my entire higher ed career. Honestly, I've preferred it to some professional horns I've tried, and some big names have not confronted me about it! It is a great instrument to learn on, and for me, I have just kept learning on it!
best,
jr