They Weren’t Joking

[GBP]

Edwards was not joking when they said it would take 8 months to deliver the 502i that I ordered. We are at 7.5 months.

[JohnL]

Maybe they were joking, just not in the direction you're thinking. We'll know if you get to 10 months and are still waiting.

[Matt K]

Friend of mine last year ordered a 1062 from them in March and I believe he received it in November. They're keeping themselves busy!

[GBP]

Called today. 4 more months.

[GBP]

I haven’t seen many for sale used. They must really play well. I haven’t seen one around where I live, yet.

[mrdeacon]

They really do play great, especially the 502i horns! I've tried a few of them, both the 502i and 502D, over the years.

The wait time is ridiculous though... I almost bought a 502D a few moons back but noped out when I was how long the wait time was and picked up a used Shires instead.

Edwards has a crazy wait time for some of their really popular and rarely made valve sets. I think it's due to them making stuff in batches.

[GBP]

It isn’t a huge deal. I have a very nice Greenhoe Edwards bass that I play on and a CRE that I use as a jazz horn.

[mrdeacon]

Ah! I recognize you by your horns, you had those horns listed in your old profile I didn't recognize your new handle. I remember when you posted the thread on the original Tromboneforums saying you were going to pick up a 502i!

When you receive the horn I'm very curious to hear your imperessions between your Greenhoe modified Edwards, CRE horn, and the 502i!

[GBP]

That CRE plays great. I have no doubt the 502i will exceed the CRE.

[fwbassbone]

I have a 502D and I think you'll be happy. I am using a new Greenhoe but could easily live with just the Edwards.

[GBP]

Those new Greenhoes are great horns. My buddy just had a section built up around a Shires bell and he really sounds good. I was wondering how Shilke would approach building the Greenhoes (units vs. quality). Clearly they put craftsmanship as their primary goal.

[fwbassbone]

The Greenhoe really is a fantastic horn. I went to Schilke with a friend so he could pick up a new flugel and played the Greenhoe and literally couldn't put it down.