apachedan Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 So how good are Yamaha's Xeno line of trumpets? I've heard from some that they're as good as or better than Bach Strads. I currently play on a Strad (late 80's model, definitely shows its age) and am wondering if I should try out the Xeno. Which do you think is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphonipwn Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 For me, the Xeno was a much better choice. I felt that it played "free-er" and had a better sound quality. I'd highly reccomend trying it out. Not sure if it will be the "perfect fit" for you, but it seems to work well for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPT11 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ive been using a strad all through high school for concert and marching and what I will be using in college, and I use a Xeno for drum corps. They both are great horns. If I had to choose one I would choose a Bach Strad. They both have great tones and for me thats the only difference I feel with the two horns. Xeno has a sort of rounder tone that blends a lot better with other instruments. I feel Strads sound a lot better when soloing and playing in like an orchestral setting where its a small number a part. So I think it matters what setting you are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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