Dolnet mastertone Deluxe
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I'm 81, COPD for 20 years, but still blowing. Recently inherited the above convertible trumpet. After playing for 70 years this is best trumpet I've ever played. East to blow, responsive, short valve depth, good clear sound. Nothing on Internet about them.
Anyone have any knowledge about them?
Captain Rat -
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Looks like you have yourself a neat little gem. I'd hold onto that.
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I gather that Dolnet primarily manufactured Saxophones. The following is a link to their Saxophone History.
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playing, whatever brand, is so great for your COPD. Actually the more resistance in horn the better the back pressure is to open up more pulmonary airways. -
Dear D=GO,
I'm sure that's right re being good for my lungs, but when on a gig one needs to conserve breath and energy. This Dolnet has made a big difference to me. It's replaced my Bobby Shew Yamaha which was doing a good job, but at 81, even the valves are getting hard to push down. the short action of the Dolnet is a godsend. I'll just about get through the usual 2 or3 hour set with care. You don't get a lot of stoppage time in good old New Orleans ensemble playing. Thanks for your reply.
CaptainRat -
Dear SSmith1226
thanks for your reply. I did search their site but disappointingly no trumpets mentioned. I recently saw one on eBay, the same Bb/C converter as mine but location and cost out of the question currently.. It must be a rare beastie. It's good for someone like me with limited air capacity. My brother had lots of trumpets and it's just one he got from his local (Lyons, France) music store.
I think I'm pretty lucky to have it now.
Best. CaptainnRaT -
@captainrat
Here are more links that speculate that Dolnet Trumpets may be stencils.https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153994&sid=745c53888eec592d99f7586929edaeb3
For few additional links you can do a Google search, “ Dolnet Trumpet Trumpet Herald “
