This is directly from their site:
All instruments are sold as-described, which means returns aren’t accepted unless the item arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed.
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Most of our instruments are used or outlet items. Unless stated otherwise, they do not come with warranty.
Not my first choice in business practice. There are enough others that provide service - even on used horns.
I want to be VERY clear with any information on MY website.
I do not know Matt Brockman. We have never met.
I make no claims about the character, personality or history of Mr. Brockman.
I feel that the service he is selling is a scam, or a ripoff, or whatever term you want -- it isn't worth the price he is charging. That is my issue.
@barliman2001
I can’t personally speak to what she was playing on other occasions. In this instance it was a Silver Plated, Shepherd’s Crook configured Bach Stradivarius 184, confirmed on a photo that I took.
Researching the situation I found multiple references that prior to the Bach Stradivarius, she used to play a “Student” Yamaha Cornet, and later a King Master Model. Regardless of brand and model she has used, her performances and musicality has always been superb.
The following reference from 2019 indicated that she played the Bach Stradivarius 184 at that time with a 7C mouthpiece.
I mean, if they only have an email address then there really is no other way to contact them. There are lots of reputable dealers in the USA, if you need suggestions.
I cannot comment on whether this dealer is reputable or not. I have never heard of them until now.
@barliman2001
You, and especially I, are much more ancient than the Cornet! That Cornet is a Bach Stradivarius model 184 from the late 1990’s (sn 430xxx).
Last evening I attended a performance by “Tuba Skinny” on Cape Cod. In case you are not familiar with them, they are an outstanding Traditional Jazz Band based in New Orleans. Attached is video I took from my front row seat. This video encompasses a little less than half the performance.
@ROWUK Yes, I did some checking, Schilke Eb.
@grune said in Malcolm McNab: fabulous performance:
@barliman2001 yes, another incredible performance. If asked, I would not be able to say which is more. To think, these are performed with a traditional 3-valve Bb trumpet.
Has McNab ever revealed which brand of trumpet he prefers?
I believe that he was sponsored by B&S a while ago.
@grune I suspect that the Tchaikowsky was played on a 4 valved higher pitched trumpet like in Eb or E. That smoothness and evenness of tone would be a HUGE feat on a C trumpet. Towards the end of the last movement he also plays piccolo trumpet, but I suspect that those sections are edited in as there was no physical time to switch. All in all a truly remarkable reading with no compromise compared to the violin.
Malcolm did play a lot of his commercial stuff on an Eb trumpet.
I couldn't tell you what she is thinking. I read that article but it felt very vague and ambiguous on purpose.