From today, Saturday, March 16, through Sunday, March 24, we will be displaying various demo models from “da Carbo,” a brand well-known for its carbon-fiber instruments.
Carbon fiber instruments are also famous for having been used by Roy Hargrove in his later years.
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By using a carbon bell, you get a quick response right from the start, and even in the high register—which can often sound thin and harsh—you achieve a rich, warm sound.
Another key feature is a balanced playing feel with less unevenness in projection compared to standard metal bells.
This time, we’re showcasing two trumpets, one flugelhorn, and three tenor trombones.
The Unica model features a bell that is half carbon. With a higher proportion of brass in the bell, this model offers a “standard” feel in the best sense of the word.
If you want to fully experience the appeal of a carbon bell, go for the “Large” model. Not only is the entire bell made of carbon, but it also features a larger bell and a slightly heavier design.
The flugelhorn, in particular, is exceptionally well-crafted; it produces the warm sound characteristic of a flugelhorn, is easy to play, and remains stable even when played with force. This is definitely a model I’d encourage you to try, setting aside any preconceptions you might have about the use of different materials.
The trombone is similarly a very intriguing model.
The carbon-fiber slide enables a light and responsive slide action and articulation. We’ve received numerous comments stating that slide work has become overwhelmingly easier.
I’ve gone on at length, but these are the kinds of things that are hard to convey in writing.
A picture is worth a thousand words... so please come try them out in-store. You have until Sunday, March 24!!
Nakamura