The differences are only slight and I think you will find that they are primarily the bell keys and a slightly more ergonomic left hand position. Intonation is also better on the Tranny models over the New wonder horns.
From New Wonder Bari to Tranny
I'm the happy owner of a superb 1926 New Wonder (or New Wonder I) bari. Can anyone state the differences between this model and the Transitional ("a la" Mulligan) which appeared a couple of years later (apart from the position of the octave mechanism)?
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The 12M of post WWII have front F keys, the tranny models dont have a front F key. I have added a non destructive front F ley to my tranny Bari that is attached via the lyre screw. This is a non standard item on the tranny Baris. Mine is a 246K.
Jacques,
The upgraded selmer octave key isn't really necessary, the Conn mechanism works fantastically when it is set up properly. Neck extrensions aren't needed provided you use a large chamber mpc. I have no intonation hassles using a Lamberson 8DD which has enough power to sail over a bigband in full cry and bury trumpet players at will.
Jacques,
The upgraded selmer octave key isn't really necessary, the Conn mechanism works fantastically when it is set up properly. Neck extrensions aren't needed provided you use a large chamber mpc. I have no intonation hassles using a Lamberson 8DD which has enough power to sail over a bigband in full cry and bury trumpet players at will.
The Tranny model is the most free blowing and powerful Bari I have found. The lack of a low A isn't really a big issue, the old leg over the bell trick works well.
If you want a thunderous low A bari with power in the mid range and an enormous sound then you have to go for the Holy Grail model, Martin Magna Low A. This horn is almost as good as as a Tranny Bari in power dept and it has a low A. There is a huge bell on these Magna Baris.
If you want a thunderous low A bari with power in the mid range and an enormous sound then you have to go for the Holy Grail model, Martin Magna Low A. This horn is almost as good as as a Tranny Bari in power dept and it has a low A. There is a huge bell on these Magna Baris.
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