Cannonball key heights

As the poor sot who set up the horn that started all this discussion...I think it makes the point. I set this horn up for myself to play loud rock and roll with a Link. I liked the brashness of the wide open keys on the Cannonball, and tweaked a little to get the intonation close enough that I could easily compensate. I know, however, that it didn't work with a Berg /1 or a Ponzol ML at all, but I didn't care. I assume that when I sell a horn, the new owner may have different preferences and, over time, have it adjusted, but if I'm selling a horn that plays top to bottom (for me) I will stand behind it. If I sell locally, I'm willing to make some adjustments, but mailing a horn back and forth (this one went overseas) for preference adjustments is nonsense...most geographies have techs who can do the subtle final tweaks. I agree with both Gordon and MusicMedic, and my more accomplished player/customers come with preferences and opinions and these are honored. With most modern horns, I do find that the best intonation falls within a range where small changes (1-2 mm) will actually change the timbre of the affected notes. Most accomplished players care more about the timbre/response than the last 5 cents of intonation variation (which is easily adapted to), and that is what I find them ask me to do.