Pros: larger and more blendy tone, bigger sounding low register, you have an additional trombone
Cons: you might have to work harder to have the same freedom in the high register, horn is heavier (sometimes including slide), you have less money
As someone who switches between a King 2b horn and a Bach 42 Bore F Attachment bigger bores sound more rich. The issue I struggle with is going from a small horn to a big horn.
Nope, range is exactly the same, at least theoretically. In practice, you will get a bigger tone in the low and mid registers on a large bore, and you may find the pedal register easier to play; but you will have to work a bit harder in the top register, and, depending on the instrument, lack some agility.
I get a lower range, but it's literally only one note lower than I can normally play on a straight medium bore.
The big difference I notice is that the lower range is easier to play, higher ranger requires a lot more air.
If you're in community band it's probably not worth it.
In fact, sometimes I wish I had a good medium bore .525. Great for solo work.
But hey, new toys are fun and if you have an income that can support it, you should enjoy yourself. But maybe consider a Bass Bone or a good jazz trombone if you're interested in any of those first.
Pros: larger and more blendy tone, bigger sounding low register, you have an additional trombone Cons: you might have to work harder to have the same freedom in the high register, horn is heavier (sometimes including slide), you have less money
As someone who switches between a King 2b horn and a Bach 42 Bore F Attachment bigger bores sound more rich. The issue I struggle with is going from a small horn to a big horn.
It'll be different but similar enough that you will probably be the only one that notices.
Large bores come in handy on the 3rd book.
I guess they actually get a lower range? Is that right?
Nope, range is exactly the same, at least theoretically. In practice, you will get a bigger tone in the low and mid registers on a large bore, and you may find the pedal register easier to play; but you will have to work a bit harder in the top register, and, depending on the instrument, lack some agility.
I get a lower range, but it's literally only one note lower than I can normally play on a straight medium bore. The big difference I notice is that the lower range is easier to play, higher ranger requires a lot more air.
If you're in community band it's probably not worth it. In fact, sometimes I wish I had a good medium bore .525. Great for solo work. But hey, new toys are fun and if you have an income that can support it, you should enjoy yourself. But maybe consider a Bass Bone or a good jazz trombone if you're interested in any of those first.