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ur recent
design concept is the Equinox.
The Equinox model is
essentially a more compact version of the Eclipse trumpet. The valve
section has been moved closer to the player. Although the valve
section is almost as close to the player as that of a cornet, the
Equinox is most definitely a trumpet, in appearance, sound, and
feel. It is approximately 4 1/2" shorter in length than a standard
trumpet. This was accomplished by reducing both the bell and
leadpipe length, and adding it back through an extra wrap around the
main tuning slide, and also at the bottom leg of the bell section.
Like all Eclipse trumpets, the tuning slide assembly has been
attached to the rear bell assembly, resembling an added valve slide.
The Equinox is described by Noel Langley, who has played in
leading UK orchestras, orchestral film sessions and much, much more,
as responsive and rich toned yet with a screaming top end. Equinox
possesses a focused sound with loads of projection. As far as the
feel of the horn, it’s so well balanced that it seems to be lighter
than a regular trumpet. It feels very intimate and personal, as if
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Specification - Eclipse
Equinox |
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Custom Options: |
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Bore : .460 ML |
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LR bell only |
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Bell Construction : 2
piece |
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Heavyweight bottom caps |
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Main Tuning Slide : Rear bell
assembly |
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Traditional water keys |
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Water Keys : Amado |
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1st and 3rd Slide rings |
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