Dynasty Marching Bb Baritones

Dynasty's "most popular horn" is one that should be used and played with particular caution. I spent one summer marching season using an 010-M570T horn, and I must say, the overall experience was not a good one. The horn itsself produced an okay sound, for what it's worth. However, the construction was so faulty that it was difficult to manage sometimes. The microtuning slide was spring loaded, but it would not return to its original position after being pressed; if I could get it to press in at all. In addition, the 2nd valve tuning slide is positioned at a 30 degree angle from the rest of the horn, making the horn a pain to hold in the typical trail position. I also found that, as my season progressed, a number of small parts(such as springs or small bars) would be very prone to breaking or becoming loose.

On the flip side, one very positive comment I have about the baritone would be that it was surprisingly light, with a very even weight distribution. Baritones are difficult horns to carry, but the way the 010-M570T is built, most of the weight is centered very evenly, and thus the horn is much easier to hold in a playing position. If you are considering purchasing one of these horns for personal use, I would reccommend that, although it plays well, purchase with caution. After some use, you will probably find that you will be spending a lot of money for repairs and maintenance. In the end, it was an acceptable playing experience, but I would not reccommend this particular model horn.