Hrothgar15 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I will be purchasing a mellophone soon and I am wondering which model DCP recommends. These are images of the actual instruments I am considering purchasing Yamaha, not sure of the model Brand unspecified Obviously the construction of each horn is different. I noticed that the Yamaha has the "U-bar" at the end while the other horn doesn't. Both are in the key of F. What I am wondering is if anyone can identify the brand of the second instrument, how these two horns may differ in sound and which would be a better buy. Price is not an issue. The purpose of the instrument is to practice on and to take to auditions in the fall. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 The second one looks like a King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmathis Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I would get the Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baristeve Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 which corps are you auditioning for? Might be a good idea to get whatever brand your first choice corps uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 The corps uses Jupiter brass instruments, which from the looks of it are more similar to the Yamaha ones than the Kings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaplac Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 the second horn also looks like it could be a Dynasty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StradmanBW Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 The first one appears to be a YMP-201. They fixed a lot of the problems with the later versions, especially the 204. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 the second horn also looks like it could be a Dynasty... Dynasty Mello: King Mello: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosski47 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Ugh I hate dynasty mellos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mike Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 A "G" mellophone................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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