I don't know, I've tried a couple Winston sopranos and a Winston Presidential tenor and I thought they played alright for the money. They're a lot better than some of the cheaper instruments I've seen. I didn't really see anything "crude" about them. They don't have the fancy engravings and heavy laquer that some of the other horns have, but the action is pretty good, and the horns feel pretty solid. The pads are much better on the Winstons than many of the cheaper horns that I have came across. I'd rather pay for features and quality in a cheap horn than fancy engraving and lots of laquer that deadens the sound! As for the Antigua and Moniques, neither one of them would be my recommendation. Between the 2 of them I see very little difference. They're both definately beginner models. Monique has improved their quality over the past few years from what I've heard. This is what I would recommend; my top choices in each price range. $4000 and up 1. Yanagasawa S9930 2. Selmer Model 50 $3000-$4000 1. Keilwerth SX-90 or JK-1320 2. Selmer Paris Series III 3. Yamaha YSS 875 $2000-$3000 1. Keilwerth JK-1300 2. Yanagasawa S 901, 991 3. Yamaha YSS-675 $1500-$2000 1. Selmer Super Action 80 2. Yamaha YSS 475 $1000-$1500 1. Keilwerth JK-1100 2. LA Sax LA-650 3. Jupiter 847 SG $500-$1000 1. Jupiter 547 GL 2. LA Sax LA 615 3. Vito 7133SS Below $500 Play it before you buy it or make sure they offer a trial guarantee! Another downside to these cheaper horns is that many of them are sold by ebay dealers, or online music stores like samash, musiciansfriend, wwbw or interstate music. So what happens when a key breaks or the instrument needs some adjusting? Where do you take it? The EM Winston 350 MW or GL looks like the best quality horn I've found for less than $500. The Moniques and Antiguas are ok. Be careful of horns in this price range.

winston gl350 is what i have been playing for 4 years now sunday in church, it plays fine, just not very powerful, part of that is me and mpc im using but have had no problems with it since i got it new. i paid 550.00 new.