How much does the player affect the sound? Join John Snell of Bob Reeves Brass and Steve Johnson of Virtuosity as they test to see how their sound differs with the same setup.

Setup used:
Vincent Bach Anniversary Model 37 (Gold Plated)
Bob Reeves Orchestral 3C/24/24 Mouthpiece

Check out the Bob Reeves Orchestral Series at Virtuosity:
https://www.virtuosityboston.com/bob...

Recording setup:
Microtech Gefell M 930 Ts (M930Ts) matched pair, EBS array, 1m distance
via Integer XMP2 preamp
conversion via Zoom F8n Pro field recorder at 48kHz, 32bit
No processing/effects

About John Snell:
John Snell, a vital member of the Bob Reeves Brass team since 2001, is a dedicated craftsman and coowner of the company. After completing an extensive apprenticeship, John emerged as the leading technician for valve alignment services, skillfully working on thousands of instruments. Alongside his technical expertise, John has been managing the company since 2010, ensuring its continued growth and success. In addition to his instrumental role at Bob Reeves Brass, John is also the dedicated host of three popular podcasts: The Other Side of the Bell, The Trombone Corner, and The Horn Signal.

0:00 Titles
0:22 Intro
0:48 Steve Scale
0:55 Steve Excerpt 1
1:06 Steve Excerpt 2
1:20 John Scale
1:27 John Excerpt 1
1:39 John Excerpt 2
1:56 Conclusion
2:39 Nothing to see here ;)