Yes, some say the Xenos have a somewhat flat sound with no depth. In my experience my Xeno played much better than the stuufy-sounding Bach Stradivarius I compared it to.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:21 am Post subject: Xenos
I really never have and probably never will like Yamaha. The xenos sound a bit too dark or flat for my taste, maybe only good for symphonic pieces and such. The xeno is an absolutly useless horn for marching or loud applications, I found when I tried it out that when I got loud in the upper register the pitches seemed flat and pitchy. For marching my opinion there is only one-Kanstul stadium. I dont have alot of experience on the Xeno but I can tell you not to use them for jazz, go with a taylor trumpet _________________ Trumpets will always be the heart and soul of every piece in every band. Let your trumpet ring.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Xenos
TrumpetsForever19 wrote:
I really never have and probably never will like Yamaha. The xenos sound a bit too dark or flat for my taste, maybe only good for symphonic pieces and such. The xeno is an absolutly useless horn for marching or loud applications, I found when I tried it out that when I got loud in the upper register the pitches seemed flat and pitchy. For marching my opinion there is only one-Kanstul stadium. I dont have alot of experience on the Xeno but I can tell you not to use them for jazz, go with a taylor trumpet
The Xenos are great all around horns. They can be dark and mellow or they can be bright and great for jazz or marching band. IMO the Xeno blows Kanstul out of the water,even though Kanstul is alot more expensive. And sure,you could get a Taylor,if you have an extra $1000 bucks to spend. My point is the Xeno is a great all around horn and beats all other pro models in it's price range(and some above it).
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:14 pm Post subject: xeno
I have played many xeno's even kept some for a week or so...but I come to the same conclusion every time.( except for the C trumpets) at first I am like wow! this is great...and the more I play on it the more I dont like the xeno...The sound conception just doesnt jive with me! almost tubby at times...now the Xeno Artists models that just came out those are a different story...I just dont think they are 2900 dollars good... _________________ Make Music!
Currently accepting students: 210-269-2245
For Booking:210-269-2245/210-248-8949
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:32 am Post subject: Re: re:
XENO wrote:
I play on a Xeno, but i dont like thesound of it, i rather think it doesnt work with me ,
also as my older courtois
I refer a Vincent Bach or a Hub van Laar From holland 8)
I'm curious, if you don't like the Xeno, then why did you chose that for your screen name? :?: _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:12 pm Post subject: Xeno Trumpet
I changed from a Bach Strad to a Xeno last year and I love it. For me I like the sound, the ease in playing, the quality of hitting the notes and the feel of the horn. Strads are good horns but I am enjoying my xeno much better.-cleveland xenoman
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Xeno Trumpet
clevemcs wrote:
I changed from a Bach Strad to a Xeno last year and I love it. For me I like the sound, the ease in playing, the quality of hitting the notes and the feel of the horn. Strads are good horns but I am enjoying my xeno much better.-cleveland xenoman
What model Xeno do you have, and what are your primary uses for your horn? _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Xenos
Brassmouth wrote:
You do realize that DCI uses Yamaha Xenos exclusively? Right?
Many corps use Yamaha Xenos, but they are not exclusive. Kanstul Brass is also a major choice among DCI corps, and some corps us e instruments other than Yamaha and Kanstul. _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Xenos
bandman wrote:
Brassmouth wrote:
You do realize that DCI uses Yamaha Xenos exclusively? Right?
Many corps use Yamaha Xenos, but they are not exclusive. Kanstul Brass is also a major choice among DCI corps, and some corps us e instruments other than Yamaha and Kanstul.
I stand corrected. Either way, it has proved to be a very solid marching horn. _________________ "A good composer does not imitate; he steals." -Igor Stravinsky
Woodwind & Brasswind are offering a deal with the purchase of
a Zeno YTR 8335RG----What is the difference in this horn and
the Zeno YTR 8335RGS----Both horns are silver plated I think.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Join! (free) 
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
