Can a later 50's Conn such as one from 1953 really compete with other horns in terms of speed of ergos? I know it has a great tone but sometimes I feel the action lags a little. Although I never played one I figure a horn like a King Super 20/Zephyr might have more fluid ergos for playing fast. Or rather, playing complex AND fast. Someone once said Conns are good for old-trad type stuff and that's it, but of course that's not true although there may be some value in this saying... any opinions? Sorry if I'm rambling, blame the guinness.
You can't play crazy 60's coltrane type stuff on a conn, for example. But I can still play "outside" it just takes a little bit of effort, and the tone quality is rewarding. Playing outside and fast though is harder, though...
You can't play crazy 60's coltrane type stuff on a conn, for example. But I can still play "outside" it just takes a little bit of effort, and the tone quality is rewarding. Playing outside and fast though is harder, though...
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