AR Resonance Feroce vs. Feroce

[@ericmpena]

I noticed that the lacquered Feroce's amado key was slightly open at 0:50. That's one reason why I'm not a fan of amado keys. While Saturn water keys are a little bulky, they have a better seal than both lever style and amado keys.

[@mattdalton1]

I have a slight preference for the sound of the lacquered. But if you changed the musical excerpts or I heard you in a different acoustic, I might change my mind, as both are good.

[@ericmpena]

I think I’d like the lacquered one for classical or ensemble playing. The raw horn brightens up better for lead playing, but also has a great solo sound if you back off. You can’t go wrong with either though!

[@amadismusic_SWORDFISH]

Hey man! So in therms of comfort and ease when you play, how did it compared with your beloved Thane? It's always a pleasure to have your honest opinion on theses horns. Have a good day

[@ericmpena]

Both Feroce’s played very smoothly. Between the two Feroce’s, I preferred the larger bell since it had a bigger sound. When compared to my Thane Performance, I feel that the Thane has a clearer, more defined tone. Playability also feels easier on my Thane. I liked that the Feroce has different gap options for the receiver, so you can experiment with changing how the horn slots. While it sounds like a good idea on paper, I felt that it lead to inconsistencies with my playing. I jumped frequently between the 3 and 4 gap, but neither choice felt optimal for me. With the Thane, it’s ready to go right when you pick it up. No need to mess with configurations. It’s a simpler horn, and that seems to work better for me. In the end, I sold the Feroce and kept my Thane. Aside from the playability, the Thane also had better tuning and ergonomics. The 1st slide ring on the Feroce is a bit narrow and sharp on the edges, which was uncomfortable to hold after a while.