LEWIS VS RAUCH French Horns

On this video, I am performing the Shoemaker Legato Etude #10 on my 2 horns, the Lewis and the Rauch. Is there much a difference?
This etude goes high and low, that's where I feel the most difference when I play the horns - I hear a little bit of color with each horn. The Rauch is easier to play louder.

[@balthica]

Lovely playing and thanks for that. Odd that no-one has mentioned the attacks on each tongued note. This could be solely as a result of the etude being played twice, but to me, the attack on the Lewis sounds less clear i.e., there are more crackles, if I can call them that, on the Lewis. And to my ear, as the profession is advancing, horn sounds are becoming more nuanced. There seems to be less emphasis on the surety of a hard tongue and more on breath attacks though those are more difficult. Because the microsecond start of a note is what distinguishes a sound, I would guess that the Rauch offers more flexibility in that department and sublety, though the Lewis may be less taxing in a big blow. And I heartily agree that what one hears up close is not what matters. The paying customer is a couple hundred feet away.

[@davidcooperhorn]

Could you do one from a distance in a large room? That's where the difference is really most noticeable for me. You sound great on both!

[@davemiller7633]

I was fortunate enough to acquire a Richard Wunderlich horn. David, I recall in one of your brass chats you mentioned you loved it when you tried one once. I believe Mollie Pate has one too. Great horn. It's nice we're all sort of sharing experiences. This particular instrument was in pieces when I bought it. Bob Osmun told me it had to be made around the WW 1 years, and Dennis Houghton felt Geyer likely made. Interesting stuff. We'll all get through these difficult times. God bless each and every one of us, horn players and horn listeners! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3q7iIZ7qNmra9k Link to repair currently going on for Richard Wunderlich

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you David!

[@jefferywhaley]

Sounds beautiful as always, I could listen to you all day. There’s a huge difference in tone!

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you!!

[@ferretrunner09]

You have a beautiful sound and technique.

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you!

[@warh0rn]

I love the sound of that Rauch. Let me know if you are willing to part with it.

[@kalidasmusic1008]

Great playing!! I like both of them. The Lewis sounds more intimate in that space your in. I think the Rauch probably needs more room for it's tone to develop fully. Kinda like a Lawson back in the day. Thanks for the videos.

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you for listening and your comments!

[@videowizdude]

Awesome! there really are not enough professional horn comparisons on KZbin. Would love to hear a more in depth analysis about the differences you feel when you play these horns. Thanks again!!

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you

[@grantmacgregor6223]

Hmm, somewhat subjective and you can't tell which is more rewarding to play. But to my ears, I'd vote Rauch, but I'm a 2nd / 4th horn person....

[@donaldspaulding6973]

Lewis, without a doubt! The Rauch sounds hollow and uncentered compared to the Lewis. Congrats on finding or waiting years for one!

[@Hoopstx2]

I love my Lewis.....

[@philipdoyle2847]

I really enjoyed this! How are the high Bbs on these two horns? I have owned Lewis and Rauch horns, they are wonderful instruments! I presently play a Geyer Schmidt model.

[@Hoopstx2]

The high Bb on the Lewis is great, not as easy on the Rauch

[@Davidmoonfrenchhorn]

Rauch is very great horn..even high range...! Sounds good btw!!

[@Hoopstx2]

Thanks Yechan! I like the Rauch too - hard to pick one....

[@yrismorenohorn8515]

LEWIS IS THE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hoopstx2]

Love this, thank you!

[@yrismorenohorn8515]

@@Hoopstx2 You sound good in both but I love the lewis!!! I play on an Alexander 101 and I love it! But I also like the Lewis!!!

[@ejhowell2003]

Would you say the Rauch is more similar to an 8D? I’m getting a Rauch this week and am wondering about the transition from my 8D

[@Hoopstx2]

It’s not that similar to a Conn. it’ll take you some time to get used to it

[@DRamonieF]

Can you share schoemaker etudes ?

[@Hoopstx2]

No sorry. They're under copyright

[@herbiecactus6687]

The Rauch seemed to slot better and hold together better in the low register, at least on the day this was recorded. I wonder how I can find out more about Dan Rauch? Like... as a person? May sound dumb but if I'm going to spend 20k on a forever horn I'd like to know it wasn't made by an awful person...

[@Hoopstx2]

Dan Rauch is a fantastic human being and super meticulous with his horns. They are all very consistent. He’s kind and smart, I can’t say enough good things about Dan Rauch except that he married smart-Frødys Ree Wekre

[@usamahBlackLove]

Your Lewis plays bright and your Rauch is richer not necessarily dark but mellow & richer than your Lewis...

[@Hoopstx2]

Thank you

[@baportabo8156]

To my untrained ears the 2nd was a lot better.