I didn't want to get too far into which horn is BETTER? I think they are both quality instruments that could be used in any musical setting. I can say that even thought the horns are considered "CLONES" they play VERY differently (not in a bad way)
VITO: Much more user friendly. Even though there are only a few modification to the VI design the horn seems FEEL much smoother. Particularly the palm keys and side keys. The sound is VERY warm and even throughout. Low Bb doesn't need much adjustment (Due to the extra 1/2 inch of horn). These are really nice and inexpensive horns that can be used in a professional setting. Many professional SHOW-TYPE players in the Syracuse area use the Vito Sopranos when needed. One even with the Syracuse Symphony on occasion.
SELMER: Well what can I say. Yes it is a little short and the side keys are 1/2 inch to high. BUT THE SOUND. There's something more in there. It has a certain flexibility that allows me to take it in many directions. It's really hard to explain. My father-in-law (who is not a musician) noticed the difference in tone quality IMMEDIATELY. Maybe it's imaginary.
I guess my point of the post was to get some non-objective information out there regarding the mechanics of the two horns. I also wanted to see for myself how similiar the 2 models are. Although the Vito and Yani s-6 are considered "CLONES" they are really different instruments.
VITO: Much more user friendly. Even though there are only a few modification to the VI design the horn seems FEEL much smoother. Particularly the palm keys and side keys. The sound is VERY warm and even throughout. Low Bb doesn't need much adjustment (Due to the extra 1/2 inch of horn). These are really nice and inexpensive horns that can be used in a professional setting. Many professional SHOW-TYPE players in the Syracuse area use the Vito Sopranos when needed. One even with the Syracuse Symphony on occasion.
SELMER: Well what can I say. Yes it is a little short and the side keys are 1/2 inch to high. BUT THE SOUND. There's something more in there. It has a certain flexibility that allows me to take it in many directions. It's really hard to explain. My father-in-law (who is not a musician) noticed the difference in tone quality IMMEDIATELY. Maybe it's imaginary.
I guess my point of the post was to get some non-objective information out there regarding the mechanics of the two horns. I also wanted to see for myself how similiar the 2 models are. Although the Vito and Yani s-6 are considered "CLONES" they are really different instruments.
