True Tone or Aristocrat?

[blazenu]

Which horn would be the best value, in terms of sound, quality..ect ect ect?

A 1914 TT or a Big "B" Aristocrat. I finally narrowed my search down to two horns and have to make a desicion like today.

thanks for all your comments on my previous post. I've learned a bunch!

[paulwl]

Assuming you're talking altos, I'd go with the Big B. It should be a very versatile horn in different situations, and require less messing around to play with great intonation and response. Go get it...

[MusicMan]

I agree with Paulwl...I have both a Big B and a True-tone alto. The True-Tone has a sweet sound, but the Big B can be a monster. Price can be a factor though. True-Tones are generally cheaper that Big B's.

[blazenu]

so in your opinion would a TT be better suited for classical Music or is it a very good all around horn? I'm looking for a horn to use in many capacities.

[paulwl]

Some type the T-Ts as classical horns...I don't like to. They're actually good all-arounders, just need more experimentation as far as mouthpieces and tuning. Some don't find that worth the tradeoff in price or "older" sound.

[Roger Aldridge]

I'm a big fan of the TT. Like Paul, I think the TT sometimes gets unfairly stereotyped. But, 1914 would be too early for me. Given the choice of the two horns, I'd go with the B.

[paulwl]

But surely you remember that "1914" is not necessarily 1914. It's the year of the patent stamp on every T-T (and a lotta Crats) made since.

[Roger Aldridge]

Aha! You're right Paul! I was out cutting grass, the sun got to my brain, and I forgot about the patient number. :roll:

Blazenu -- Can you give us the serial numbers on these two horns? It would help us to get on the same page.