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    • edfitzvb
      edfitzvb last edited by

      I was watching some Youtube videos of Arturo Sandoval performing. I was curious to know who makes his trumpet for him and why he has that cloth band above the bell flare. I undrstand his flugel is a Van Laar, but don't see anything about the trumpet. Can anyone here enlighten me? Just curious, NOT in the market for ANOTHER horn. ...Must..... resist.... Thanks

      1954 Olds Super/Bach 43 Uptilt Bell Frankenhorn (Bflat)
      1968 Olds Recording (Bflat)
      1965 Bach Strad 37 (Bflat)
      2011 Yamaha Xeno CH Artist (C)
      1968 Olds L-12 Flugelhorn
      1958 Conn 80A cornet
      1951 Olds Super cornet

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      • Dr GO
        Dr GO last edited by

        Met the man myself prior to a concert at the Schuster Center here in Dayton, OH. Did have to bribe him with two Cuban cigars to get his attention though through all in the crowd wanting to meet him. The bribe worked as he called me to the head of the line and graciously accepted by gift (bribe).

        The above lead in explains the cloth band above the bell. It is not a cloth band but actually a detailing Arturo had done to his bell that is actually a replica of his favorite cigar wrapping band. This work was done by Tom Green (see link below). As for the lucky trumpet getting banded, it is a Harrelson Bravada. I got to hold the very instrument you saw in the picture, as part of the discussion I had with Arturo was in regards to having just ordered a Harrelson myself at the time of our meeting. Also had a nice discussion with him regarding our mutual musician in crime, Claudio Roditi, that he played with in the Dizzy Gillespie United Nations All Star Band, and was my trumpet teacher during the same time period that I lived in NYC.

        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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        • Dr GO
          Dr GO last edited by Dr GO

          Here is the link that Arturo put out to Tom Green, thanking him for the detailing Tom performed on his horn:

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          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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            • SSmith1226
              SSmith1226 last edited by SSmith1226

              Here is more for the mix:

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              Steve Smith

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              • edfitzvb
                edfitzvb last edited by

                Well, now, that's as clear as mud, with different answers from reputable sources. I guess it's a good thing that I didn't need to know. The cigar banding is good to know, as the autographed picture that I own pre-dated that time.... clean horn then

                1954 Olds Super/Bach 43 Uptilt Bell Frankenhorn (Bflat)
                1968 Olds Recording (Bflat)
                1965 Bach Strad 37 (Bflat)
                2011 Yamaha Xeno CH Artist (C)
                1968 Olds L-12 Flugelhorn
                1958 Conn 80A cornet
                1951 Olds Super cornet

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                • Kujo20
                  Kujo20 last edited by

                  Yup, Arturo is a true lover of good gear!

                  There are many makers around the world that boast on their websites that Arturo uses their horn, mouthpiece, mute, case/bag, etc.

                  I’ve always liked that Arturo enjoys multiple instruments and doesn’t necessarily “promote” one brand over others. Many musicians do...and even go as far to say or imply that brand X is “better” than any other.

                  Arturo finds joy in any instrument that he can make music with (it seems that way at least).

                  Kujo
                  1916 Holton Revelation Cornet
                  2016 Schlub Brass Works “Damar” 4V Flugelhorn
                  Martin 9 mouthpiece
                  Al Cass prototype flugel mouthpiece

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                  • Dr GO
                    Dr GO last edited by Dr GO

                    This is because Arturo uses several horns. As I noted the night I saw him I was actually holding his Harrelson. He also used a second Bb trumpet that night as well. I believe the second horn was the Flip Oakes. But the banded horn he used was the Harrelson.

                    While all the pictures and claims do muddy the waters the night I saw him, he was mostly using the Harrelson from literally first hand experience.

                    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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                    • edfitzvb
                      edfitzvb last edited by

                      To quote the classic line from Big Jake, "Mister, I believe ya"

                      1954 Olds Super/Bach 43 Uptilt Bell Frankenhorn (Bflat)
                      1968 Olds Recording (Bflat)
                      1965 Bach Strad 37 (Bflat)
                      2011 Yamaha Xeno CH Artist (C)
                      1968 Olds L-12 Flugelhorn
                      1958 Conn 80A cornet
                      1951 Olds Super cornet

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                      • Pinstriper
                        Pinstriper last edited by

                        Arturo is apparently a fan of Andaluccia and owns several, played one at a gig at the Hollywood bowl. I rather doubt they are his primaries, but yeah he will support an instrument he likes, even if that falls short of "endorsement" or "promotion".

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