New Toy (not a trumpet)
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I bought myself a new toy a few weeks ago. It was warm enough today to put the top down for the first time.
1977 Bach Strad ML 43 trumpet
1960 Conn 6B Victor trumpet
1982 Bach Strad ML 239 C trumpet
1970 Olds Ambassador Eb/D trumpet
1993 Bach Strad L 184G cornet
1962 Conn 9A Victor cornet
1890 Besson A/Bb/C cornet
1870? Henry Lehnert SARV cornet -
Miata? 2021?
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@administrator said in New Toy (not a trumpet):
Miata? 2021?
Yes, a Miata, but a 2017 model. Just 6300 miles on it though - like brand new.
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Don't forget to use sunscreen.
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@dale-proctor Sweet!!!!!! Congrats!!!
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In case you want to warm things up... https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/ND.php
autoevolution.com'62 Olds Studio Trumpet
'67 Olds Special Trumpet
2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
'83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
'50 Olds Studio Trombone
Shofar"If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason
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@j-jericho said in New Toy (not a trumpet):
In case you want to warm things up... https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/ND.php
autoevolution.comHa ha. Nope, this one is staying stock for sure. Fun little roadster that handles like it’s on rails and has plenty of zip. Once you make them front heavy and overpower the chassis, they don’t handle well. Anyway, I’ve driven a slightly hopped-up Mustang GT with a big V8 for years and I’m tired of it. I’ll sell it to some high school kid as soon as the weather gets nicer...lol
1977 Bach Strad ML 43 trumpet
1960 Conn 6B Victor trumpet
1982 Bach Strad ML 239 C trumpet
1970 Olds Ambassador Eb/D trumpet
1993 Bach Strad L 184G cornet
1962 Conn 9A Victor cornet
1890 Besson A/Bb/C cornet
1870? Henry Lehnert SARV cornet -
A V8 in a Miata sort of defeats the very purpose of a Miata...they're not supposed to have tons of power.
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This swap changes the handling less than one might think. Check this out:
Youtube VideoAlso, weren't the AC Ace and the Sunbeam Alpine nimble little roadsters?
'62 Olds Studio Trumpet
'67 Olds Special Trumpet
2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
'83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
'50 Olds Studio Trombone
Shofar"If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason
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@j-jericho said in New Toy (not a trumpet):
This swap changes the handling less than one might think. Check this out:
Youtube VideoAlso, weren't the AC Ace and the Sunbeam Alpine nimble little roadsters?
It’s all academic to me. No way I would gut the drivetrain of an almost new car and spend a pile more money to get something similar to what I’m getting rid of...lol
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Decades ago I set up and autocrossed a friend's Sunbeam Tiger. What a blast! It was a bit tail-happy, but it just made steering with the throttle easier.
A few years ago I had the chance to autocross a couple of Mazda MX-5s. Superb. Dale, you've got a winner there. Happy motoring!
'62 Olds Studio Trumpet
'67 Olds Special Trumpet
2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
'83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
'50 Olds Studio Trombone
Shofar"If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason
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@j-jericho said in New Toy (not a trumpet):
Decades ago I set up and autocrossed a friend's Sunbeam Tiger. What blast! It was a bit tail-happy, but it just made steering with the throttle easier.
A few years ago I had the chance to autocross a couple of Mazda MX-5s. Superb. Dale, you've got a winner there. Happy motoring!
Thanks. Yes, I can relate to a very light car with a lot of power - there’s a lot of fun to be had there. I also have a couple motorcycles, so they satisfy my need for hooliganism.
1977 Bach Strad ML 43 trumpet
1960 Conn 6B Victor trumpet
1982 Bach Strad ML 239 C trumpet
1970 Olds Ambassador Eb/D trumpet
1993 Bach Strad L 184G cornet
1962 Conn 9A Victor cornet
1890 Besson A/Bb/C cornet
1870? Henry Lehnert SARV cornet -
@dale-proctor Riding a motorcycle sharpens one's senses, doesn't it? One sense that doesn't need sharpening is road rash, however. I see riders that haven't a clue, and I wonder when they'll regret not considering protection.
'62 Olds Studio Trumpet
'67 Olds Special Trumpet
2013 Dillon Pocket Trumpet
'83 Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn
1919 York Perfec-Tone Cornet
'50 Olds Studio Trombone
Shofar"If it was just up to me, I'd only have trumpet players on my show." - Jackie Gleason
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Yep. I usually wear a full coverage Snell approved helmet, gloves, boots, heavy jeans, and a motorcycle jacket. Not overboard protection, but I’m comfortable with it. I’ve been riding since 1966, raced motocross in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s (but was mediocre at it), and am still here, so I suppose I’m fairly decent at it by now...lol
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So what a great addition to your grooming regimen. Truly the best amazing hair dryer ever when going 0-60.
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I'll bet the Miata comes with a beautiful case...
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Still enjoying the little roadster. Took a couple photos of it last night on the way home from orchestra rehearsal. There’s a recess in the trunk that’s a nice fit for a trumpet or cornet case…
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Is that your right or your left shoe?
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I just got this one for my wife... for an anniversary present . It's a bit on the other end of the size spectrum... but it is in black:
Allora Pocket Trumpet 2014
Harrelson Summit 2017
Kanstul 1526 2012
Getzen Power Bore 1961
Getzen Eterna 4-Valve Fulgelhorn 1974
Martin Committee 1946
Olds Super Recording 1940
Olds Recording (LA) 1953
Olds Recording (Fullerton) 1967
Olds Ambassador 1965 -
@dr-go said in New Toy (not a trumpet):
I just got this one for my wife... for an anniversary present . It's a bit on the other end of the size spectrum... but it is in black:
When something like that pulls up beside me and I look over at it, all I see are the wheels…lol
