Even though I've been a Buffet R-13 player from the start (or nearly so - I've tried to block out my Martin Freres experience!), I'm fascinated by the large bore concept, especially for big band doubling. Doing a little digging it seems like the list of these includes:
LeBlanc Noblet (various series including the Pete Fountain model)
Selmer Series 9
Selmer Centered Tone
Selmer Balanced Tone
Penzel Mueller Brillante
Conn models?
What others am I missing? For those that have dabbled in this arena, do you have any thoughts on how these compare to playing a good R-13? Ergos, tone, ease of blowing, etc.
LeBlanc Noblet (various series including the Pete Fountain model)
Selmer Series 9
Selmer Centered Tone
Selmer Balanced Tone
Penzel Mueller Brillante
Conn models?
What others am I missing? For those that have dabbled in this arena, do you have any thoughts on how these compare to playing a good R-13? Ergos, tone, ease of blowing, etc.