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by hsk9146
(8 posts)
17 years ago

LOW PITCH???

I'm thinking about buying a 1938 Martin Committee online, and I asked the owner about its pitch and he said it was low pitched. being low pitched is A440?

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  2. by Tutewiler
    (20 posts)
    17 years ago

    Re: LOW PITCH???

    Low pitch would be what you want. Low pitch is the standard used today A=440Hz, Whereas the High pitch is A=456Hz (or so) and doesn't play well with others.

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    1. by Dave Dix
      (421 posts)
      17 years ago

      Re: LOW PITCH???

      All vintage horns (pre 1940'ish) had low pitch or the letter L stamped on them. Also some had high pitch or letter H or a flat or sharp sign (hawkes and co ). Dont buy a high pitch but they are rare Dave

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