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order to be included in the Chicago range it had to be built
to the same quality level that the other Chicago models are
made. That means the same super high quality stainless steel
valve sections that are used on all the Chicago models. The
same premium quality high Nickel content outer slide tube
that is used on all the Chicago models. The same machined
from solid Phat finger rings that are fitted on all the Chicago
models. The same style, detail and finishing as the other
Chicago model trumpets. Why is all this important? Because
quality materials, components, construction and finishing
are essential for the trumpet to wear the title Taylor Chicago.
In
order to make this new Taylor Chicago Jazz at a slightly lower
price we have sourced more of the machined parts and sub assembly
from our valve supplier. The valves are premium quality we
know, as we have been using these for a few years now. They
can also make other parts and sub assemblies to the same quality
as well. By negotiating with them to make more parts to our
specification and designs we can make this new model to a
very high level and still keep the cost down. Keeping the
options list down helps maintain a lower price and continuity.
Detailing, final assembly and finishing is still done here
at Taylor so you can be assured of a super quality product.
It had to be made with no compromises.
Technical
differences are also apparent. In order to make it more adaptable
to all players, the mouthpiece receiver on this model is the
industry standard size, so virtually any mouthpiece will fit
(you will still get a Taylor mouthpiece with it). The bell
bend has been made very slightly higher to accommodate any
size hand. The Taylor Chicago Jazz is supplied as standard
with stainless steel finger buttons and top and bottom caps.
These are super hard wearing and more importantly do not need
lacquer or plate, so no more lacquer wearing off issues on
the parts that are constantly being handled. This keep the
instrument looking good for longer. These are so cool that
we offer them across the whole Chicago range should you fancy
them. Lastly the leadpipe on the Jazz is a heavy version of
the pipe within a pipe system fitted to the Chicago X-Lite.
That's
the techie stuff, but what you really want to know is, How
does it play?
Simple
answer is amazingly well. It possesses all the usual Taylor
character. The timbre and variety of tonal colours lend it
itself so well to all forms of Jazz and commercial styles.
It's very easy to play, free blowing and very responsive.
It can really let rip as well when needed, there is power
in reserve. Here at Taylor we are very happy with the performance
of this model. All very well me telling you this, but you
will need to try it for yourself to really find out how good
trumpet this is.
The
Jazz has a sister horn called The Taylor Chicago Storm. Same
concept, same price, same build quality, only a smaller yellow
brass bell instead of the larger redbrass bell fitted to the
Jazz. Lighter gauge tube used throughout, the Jazz being made
from heavier tube. The Storm is finished in part polished,
part brushed clear lacquer as opposed to the Jazz being Finished
in the cool vintage tint lacquer.
So
you have a choice, The Taylor Chicago Jazz as the more commercial
variant, or the equally impressive Taylor Chicago Storm for
the more mainstream option"
Supplied
with a Taylor mouthpiece
Case
or gig-bag not currently included
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