I need to buy a second bass bone. I'm currently playing a Conn 72H. It does everything I need it to do. But I've always been curious about the 71H.
What would I be gaining or loosing with a 71H instead of a another 72H?
72H v/s 71H
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Thrawn22
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Re: 72H v/s 71H
You'd be gaining spare parts just in case something happens?
In my experience there isn't much different between the 2 models other than the F wrap and depending on when the horns are made the bell weight. The pre "Artist Symphony" 71H will be more like your 72H. "Artist Symphony" Conns are post Elkhart, are a bit heavier and are hit and miss on their construction consistency.
In my experience there isn't much different between the 2 models other than the F wrap and depending on when the horns are made the bell weight. The pre "Artist Symphony" 71H will be more like your 72H. "Artist Symphony" Conns are post Elkhart, are a bit heavier and are hit and miss on their construction consistency.
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Re: 72H v/s 71H
If you're looking for a second bass bone to be a backup or otherwise do the same thing your primary bass does, either will work but I would (and did!) get another 72H personally. I also owned a 71H and it didn't last long.
If you want it to do something different (be darker or broader, for example), the 71H won't do anything that your 72H can't.
If you want it to do something different (be darker or broader, for example), the 71H won't do anything that your 72H can't.