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    New pocket trumpet for me!

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      djeffers78 last edited by

      Just arrived today!
      Finally pulled the trigger a bought one. These things are as cute as can be! Really didn’t expect such a big sound but wow. And the blow is just really open, I figured they’d be stuffy little guys but not at all.
      Just spent like an hour and half just putting it through the paces, couldn’t put it down it was so much fun. And it is fairly comfortable to hold. I can’t wait to perform with it.
      And there’s just something about the smell of a new horn when you open the case. And the little quick slide and thumb ring work flawlessly. Only needed it for the low C# according to the tuner. Can’t wait to see how it blends!

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      • flugelgirl
        flugelgirl Qualified Repair Techs Veterans & Military Musicians last edited by

        What brand?

        Daily players: Adams A1, A4LT, F2 flugel , CN1 cornet.
        Schagerl Raweni
        Puje 3am(named for me), Benge pocket
        Schilke P5-4, C5L
        Yamaha 761 Eb/D
        Lots of vintage toys

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        • Kehaulani
          Kehaulani Credentialed Professional last edited by

          Yes. Did white gloves come with it? 😁

          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

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            djeffers78 last edited by

            Yes white gloves came with it.

            It’s a Mendini. I don’t think it’s a JinBao horn though

            Just had to have one. These things are way more fun than I expected. I think though I will put it down for the night. I’ve been playing the hell out of it and now my lips are quite wore out.

            Got the nickel finish which looks fantastic, just slightly darker? somehow than silver.

            Anything different from silver as far as maintaining? Will nickel tarnish? It doesn’t seem to pick up my fingerprints like my silver horns do.

            Though they are relatively comfortable to hold after a few hours it is kinda cramping to the hand

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            • tmd
              tmd @djeffers78 last edited by

              @djeffers78 Congratulations on the new horn!

              Mike

              Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
              Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
              Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns.

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              • J. Jericho
                J. Jericho @djeffers78 last edited by

                @djeffers78 Congrats. Keep it lubed, and tolerate its shortcomings. It's not like you had to take out a home improvement loan to swing the purchase price. Bottom line... pocket trumpets can be fun if they function reasonably well, and it seems as if fun's why you bought it. Enjoy!

                '62 Olds Studio Trumpet
                '72 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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                  djeffers78 last edited by

                  Thanks guys.
                  So far no short comings. I did worry that I’d get it and have to send it back until I got one that had good valve action but I got a good one straight out of the gate.
                  If any of you are familiar with Humana health insurance and the Go365 app you might know the deal I got.
                  I actually paid nothing for the horn. Just for staying fit and active this year I earned so many points that I got a rebate on my premium and rewards in the form of e-gift cards
                  Definitely fun! Also I’ll now have a practice horn for in my work van

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                  • Dr GO
                    Dr GO last edited by

                    We need pictures. Hope to see the horn in person at the next Cincinnati Trumpet Hang!

                    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

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                      djeffers78 last edited by

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                        djeffers78 last edited by

                        Cool!
                        I didn’t think that would work. I’ll have to put some better pics up. That was just a quick snap I sent to a buddy.
                        I do hope to be at the next Cincy trumpet hang. I’ve not heard any news though

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                          djeffers78 last edited by

                          Well just to keep it going.
                          I’ve played only this new Mendini for well I guess the tim of this thread.
                          Figure I’ll give a bit of a review since none really exist
                          Seems with all Chinese horns one of the valve stems are not in the center of the cap.
                          This is the second time a Chinese trumpet came to me where one of the casings were rotated so the valve guide was 30°out from the others
                          Two different serial numbers stamped on the same casing?
                          Slides still move quite well as do the valves.
                          Gloves don’t fit!

                          Just a thought though...
                          I wonder if they sound as good out front as they do from 8” behind the bell

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                          • J. Jericho
                            J. Jericho @djeffers78 last edited by

                            @djeffers78 said in New pocket trumpet for me!:

                            Gloves don’t fit!...
                            ... I'm shocked. SHOCKED!

                            Just a thought though...
                            I wonder if they sound as good out front as they do from 8” behind the bell...
                            ...There's a way for you to resolve this.... 😏

                            '62 Olds Studio Trumpet
                            '72 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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