TrumpetBoards.com
    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Groups

    Martin Committee Club

    Vintage Items
    trumpet
    20
    96
    8089
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • Zman
      Zman Trusted Seller Credentialed Professional @Dr GO last edited by

      @Dr-GO said in Martin Committee Club:

      @Zman said in Martin Committee Club:

      @tjveloce thanks for your insights.

      ...I already made one that used a Committee block with an engraved Lawler C7 deluxe bell that turned out fantastic. Now I am looking at BC 9 & 10 and have the parts to make other versions using original bells.

      I played the Lawler C7. It does not sound as my Committee, it is only a copy, and not one of the better ones. The bell is as important a key feature as the original bell. It must have the exact taper and dimensions of the original or it will not sound as a vintage Committee.

      I agree that the two sound different - but you can also adapt parts to match dimensions and compensate in other areas. The one I had made up already was done by Josh Landress who understands these horns very well. I collect Martins and can tell you it played in between a Deluxe Committee and a Handcraft. Even the bell tail was modified - that was the attention to detail.

      www.thebrasscellar.com
      www.facebook.com/thebrasscellar
      https://www.instagram.com/brasscellar
      www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk1sIuyVsQzrbsl7HfIfKw/

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • tjveloce
        tjveloce @Dr GO last edited by

        @Dr-GO

        I didn't see a date stamp on the Martin page but I don't recall seeing it last time I visited which was only a few months ago. I read somewhere (here?) that Kanstul could not find a buyer and that someone bought the tooling, but it wasn't Martin.

        Regardless, I have not played later era Committees but I have read that a lot did change and that the horns, while still of high quality, lost some of the signature sound. With that, it's hard for me to imagine that the new Martins would measure up to the original.

        -tj

        Lotus Solo Max

        82 Benge MLP
        74 Conn Director
        71 Bach 37
        56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
        45 Blessing Artist
        84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
        Adams F2 Flugelhorn
        Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • tjveloce
          tjveloce last edited by

          60185326_448471055698087_7985287571355729920_n (2).jpg IMG_2295.jpg IMG_2294.jpg IMG_2293.jpg

          Lotus Solo Max

          82 Benge MLP
          74 Conn Director
          71 Bach 37
          56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
          45 Blessing Artist
          84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
          Adams F2 Flugelhorn
          Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
          • Zman
            Zman Trusted Seller Credentialed Professional last edited by Zman

            To keep this thread going I present to you the rather scarce Martin Handcraft Committee Cornet.
            It's interesting in that the design configuration really didn't change much at all from the Handcraft Imperial from a few years earlier. They basically changed the trim kit, recycled an earlier finger ring, put on a new LP to Bell brace and Mpc receiver and called it a day.
            Unfortunately no longer in my collection - but in safe hands of another collector.
            Handcraft_Committee_Cornet_Main_2.JPG

            www.thebrasscellar.com
            www.facebook.com/thebrasscellar
            https://www.instagram.com/brasscellar
            www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk1sIuyVsQzrbsl7HfIfKw/

            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
            • S
              Steve Davis last edited by

              Greetings everyone!

              I see that my original thread from Trumpetmaster for Martin Committee Club has indeed survived.
              Great to see you all here.

              Steve Davis

              Dr GO tjveloce 2 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 2
              • Dr GO
                Dr GO @Steve Davis last edited by

                @Steve-Davis said in Martin Committee Club:

                Greetings everyone!

                I see that my original thread from Trumpetmaster for Martin Committee Club has indeed survived.
                Great to see you all here.

                Steve Davis

                But Steve, you are the true original and thanks for keeping all your input to the Martin Committee alive! Great to have you here!

                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

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • tjveloce
                  tjveloce @Steve Davis last edited by

                  @Steve-Davis said in Martin Committee Club:

                  Greetings everyone!

                  I see that my original thread from Trumpetmaster for Martin Committee Club has indeed survived.
                  Great to see you all here.

                  Steve Davis

                  Steve,

                  Likewise! Now if only we could curate all that great content (and photos) from those hundreds of posts. = (

                  -the Chief Gearhead

                  Lotus Solo Max

                  82 Benge MLP
                  74 Conn Director
                  71 Bach 37
                  56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
                  45 Blessing Artist
                  84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
                  Adams F2 Flugelhorn
                  Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • bobmiller1969
                    bobmiller1969 last edited by

                    @tjveloce I remember reading your posts about your Committee on TM about the same time mine was making it's 2nd trip to my (former) tech, who never quite figured out the issue I was having with it.

                    I finally sent it to Charlie Melk, who definitely had experience with the often discussed "instability" they can have in the lower register. The issue was a combination of several things. He resoldered the braces to relieve the tension (also told me there was almost no solder in the joints), adjusted the gap to almost nothing (I haven't measured it, but just shy of touching the end of the mouthpiece) and did a valve alignment, making sure to use felt instead of rubber.

                    I have only had it back for just over a week, and following his advice with trying different backbores, I seem to have the horn dialed in to my liking. I'm using an old H.N. White 11 mouthpiece that I bought on a whim for about $25 on eBay. Makes the horn sing. Not sure if it's the backbore, or the fact that it's a fairly stripped down blank that makes the difference. I tried Monette mouthpieces for about 6 months, and definitely learned something from using them, but never quite worked for me on the Committee.

                    I was ready to let her go if it still wasn't right, but he really performed a miracle. Plays like a dream!

                    IMG_20190623_214711.jpg

                    Bob Miller, Mays Landing, NJ
                    buddhabellymuteco.com
                    1968-'69 Selmer Deville - ACB TA1+
                    1967 (?) Couesnon Trumpet
                    Late 60's - Early 70's Couesnon Paris Flugelhorn - ACB TA1F+

                    Dr GO 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                    • Kehaulani
                      Kehaulani Credentialed Professional last edited by Kehaulani

                      The Committes that are two toned -I'm assuming that's nickel trim?- are they heavier than mono-colored Committees?

                      Benge 3X
                      Martin Committee
                      Getzen Capri Cornet
                      Adams F-1 Flugelhorn

                      "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."
                      Charlie Parker

                      "Even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis, I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis."
                      Chet Baker

                      Dr GO 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • Dr GO
                        Dr GO @Kehaulani last edited by Dr GO

                        @Kehaulani said in Martin Committee Club:

                        The Committes that are two toned -I'm assumption that's nickel trim?- are they heavier than mono-colored Committees?

                        I have a neighbor with a nickel trim (Delux) 1952 Committee. I have played it quit a bit. They are not heavier, nor is their balance really different. What I do appreciate is they are a bit brighter... but merely a tad. They still have that creamy, dark sound.

                        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

                        Kehaulani 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • Dr GO
                          Dr GO @bobmiller1969 last edited by

                          @bobmiller1969 said in Martin Committee Club:

                          @tjveloce
                          I have only had it back for just over a week, and following his advice with trying different backbores, I seem to have the horn dialed in to my liking. I'm using an old H.N. White 11 mouthpiece that I bought on a whim for about $25 on eBay.

                          I agree. Finding the perfect mouthpiece for this horn is an art, but well worth the experimentation, because when you get it right, Man is it right! I had the original Martin 10 mouthpiece that came with the horn's original owner from who's estate I purchased the horn. That Martin mouthpiece does little justice to the Committee's sound. And you are right, its matching just the right backbore.

                          With that said, the Kanstul G2 I found is just perfect. Its the Miles copy of his Gustat Heim Mouthpiece. And let me tell you, Miles too made a good mouthpiece choice....

                          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

                          tjveloce 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • Kehaulani
                            Kehaulani Credentialed Professional @Dr GO last edited by

                            @Dr-GO said in Martin Committee Club:

                            @Kehaulani said in Martin Committee Club:

                            The Committes that are two toned -I'm assumption that's nickel trim?- are they heavier than mono-colored Committees?

                            I have a neighbor with a nickel trim (Delux) 1952 Committee. I have played it quit a bit. They are not heaver, nor is their balance really different. What I do appreciate is they are a bit brighter... but merely a tad. They still have that creamy, dark sound.

                            Thanks Dr.

                            Benge 3X
                            Martin Committee
                            Getzen Capri Cornet
                            Adams F-1 Flugelhorn

                            "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."
                            Charlie Parker

                            "Even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis, I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis."
                            Chet Baker

                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • tjveloce
                              tjveloce last edited by

                              I'm curious if there's interest in a Martin Committee tee-shirt. I bought a Benge shirt (pictured below) from a guy who had them made for a Facebook page and thought it would be cool to make one for our favorite horn. I don't know if the Deluxe engraving could be used, but even just the standard late model Martin engraving would be cool. I like minimalism so it could just be that.

                              Thoughts?

                              -the ChiefGearhead33805523_10157437010718712_8067516987980382208_n.jpg

                              Lotus Solo Max

                              82 Benge MLP
                              74 Conn Director
                              71 Bach 37
                              56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
                              45 Blessing Artist
                              84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
                              Adams F2 Flugelhorn
                              Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

                              BigDub 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • tjveloce
                                tjveloce last edited by

                                The Committee has no third valve tuning slide stop. What are you using to keep your slide from falling out when it’s not in your hands, for example, on a stand while you’re playing your flugelhorn?

                                the Chief Gearhead

                                Lotus Solo Max

                                82 Benge MLP
                                74 Conn Director
                                71 Bach 37
                                56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
                                45 Blessing Artist
                                84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
                                Adams F2 Flugelhorn
                                Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

                                Zman 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Zman
                                  Zman Trusted Seller Credentialed Professional @tjveloce last edited by

                                  @tjveloce said in Martin Committee Club:

                                  The Committee has no third valve tuning slide stop. What are you using to keep your slide from falling out when it’s not in your hands, for example, on a stand while you’re playing your flugelhorn?

                                  the Chief Gearhead

                                  I use a small hair band. They are cheap, replaceable and don't wear the lacquer very much. About $1 for a pack of 10

                                  www.thebrasscellar.com
                                  www.facebook.com/thebrasscellar
                                  https://www.instagram.com/brasscellar
                                  www.youtube.com/channel/UCZk1sIuyVsQzrbsl7HfIfKw/

                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                  • Kehaulani
                                    Kehaulani Credentialed Professional last edited by Kehaulani

                                    If you want something that's music industry made, Yamaha makes a silicone slide stopper. I use these.

                                    https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Trumpet-Silicone-Slide-Stopper/dp/B01FCCYXE4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yamaha+trumpet+accessories&qid=1564101379&s=gateway&sr=8-1

                                    I've read all three pages of this thread and could've just missed it, but what are the Committee's best years?

                                    I realize that there may be instruments here and there that are uncharacteristically good that fall outside this range, but what is the safest range to buy within?
                                    I'm referring to medium bore, BTW.

                                    Thanks.

                                    Benge 3X
                                    Martin Committee
                                    Getzen Capri Cornet
                                    Adams F-1 Flugelhorn

                                    "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."
                                    Charlie Parker

                                    "Even if I could play like Wynton Marsalis, I wouldn't play like Wynton Marsalis."
                                    Chet Baker

                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • Tobylou8
                                      Tobylou8 last edited by

                                      Inception to the late 50's were the best years. I believe it coincided with Chet saying, "Martin doesn't make good horns anymore", or something like that.

                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • BigDub
                                        BigDub @tjveloce last edited by

                                        @tjveloce said in Martin Committee Club:

                                        I'm curious if there's interest in a Martin Committee tee-shirt. I bought a Benge shirt (pictured below) from a guy who had them made for a Facebook page and thought it would be cool to make one for our favorite horn. I don't know if the Deluxe engraving could be used, but even just the standard late model Martin engraving would be cool. I like minimalism so it could just be that.

                                        Thoughts?

                                        -the ChiefGearhead33805523_10157437010718712_8067516987980382208_n.jpg

                                        Just out of curiosity, do you have a sofa in your garage?!

                                        GETZEN Eterna 900, S.E. Shires C Trumpet, Custom Shires 3c MP, Shires 1 1/2 C MP
                                        Assorted other mp's not used
                                        ( not very unusual….right? )

                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • tjveloce
                                          tjveloce @Dr GO last edited by

                                          @Dr-GO said in Martin Committee Club:

                                          @bobmiller1969 said in Martin Committee Club:

                                          @tjveloce
                                          I have only had it back for just over a week, and following his advice with trying different backbores, I seem to have the horn dialed in to my liking. I'm using an old H.N. White 11 mouthpiece that I bought on a whim for about $25 on eBay.

                                          I agree. Finding the perfect mouthpiece for this horn is an art, but well worth the experimentation, because when you get it right, Man is it right! I had the original Martin 10 mouthpiece that came with the horn's original owner from who's estate I purchased the horn. That Martin mouthpiece does little justice to the Committee's sound. And you are right, its matching just the right backbore.

                                          With that said, the Kanstul G2 I found is just perfect. Its the Miles copy of his Gustat Heim Mouthpiece. And let me tell you, Miles too made a good mouthpiece choice....

                                          Hey Doc-since I know you’re online right now, I’m curious if you have had experience with, or know anyone who has had experience with Legends Brass mouthpieces. They seem to have a G2 replica of sorts. I’m loathe to go on a mouthpiece safari but kinda curious to see if the Committee would approve.

                                          -tj

                                          Lotus Solo Max

                                          82 Benge MLP
                                          74 Conn Director
                                          71 Bach 37
                                          56 Martin Committee Deluxe (large bore)
                                          45 Blessing Artist
                                          84 DEG 2v G bugle (SCV Alumni Corps ax)
                                          Adams F2 Flugelhorn
                                          Courtois 154 Flugelhorn

                                          Dr GO 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                          • Dr GO
                                            Dr GO @tjveloce last edited by

                                            @tjveloce said in Martin Committee Club:

                                            Hey Doc-since I know you’re online right now, I’m curious if you have had experience with, or know anyone who has had experience with Legends Brass mouthpieces. They seem to have a G2 replica of sorts. I’m loathe to go on a mouthpiece safari but kinda curious to see if the Committee would approve.

                                            -tj

                                            No experience with Legends Brass, but I do believe the Kanstal brother that handles their mouthpieces still has mouthpieces in stock. I would search for him on Google and see if he has a G2.

                                            I also know that Jason Harrelson took a copy of my G2 when I was out to Denver to meet with him about getting a 5 mm version. While 5 mm's are expensive, perhaps Jason could turn around a standard mouthpiece at a more reasonable price with the copy he has of mine. It's worth the effort to give this a try. It is an amazing mouthpiece and exact replica of the Gustat Heim used by Miles.

                                            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

                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                            • 1
                                            • 2
                                            • 3
                                            • 4
                                            • 5
                                            • 3 / 5
                                            • First post
                                              Last post