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@OldSchoolEuph said in Vinzenz Schrottenbach:

@Dale-Proctor Yes, but the US entry into the war, generally thought to have been heavily influenced by a political marketing campaign highlighting the Lusitania, was not until April 1917. The ship was struck near shore by a single torpedo intended to cripple it. The massive loss of life was a result of loose coal dust not being properly cleaned-up in the bunkers which after being thrown into the air by the shock wave, detonated. This was used by American hawks to cast the German/Austrian side in a very negative light - quite effectively as we see by the actions of 1917.

[TANGENT]
The Germans had declared unrestricted submarine warfare against the USA at that point in time. The modern narrative is to frame the nation's entry into the war as a political move, something with which I have come to disagree. There are lots of fantastic lectures about the subject available on YouTube.

I have had a few horns with those adjustable rings. I think they existed so that somebody could have one of those things that holds marching band music.....I forget what it's called. But yeah, they are annoying.

I'm trying to sell this old Conn trumpet. I think it's a 2B, but I am not sure. Don't know what to ask for it yet.

@ButchA Yes, I see that and will try to fix it today.

@Dr-GO said in A little humour:

Too clever!

I picked this horn up for $250. First time I've owned a 43*. Yes, it needs several hundred dollars worth of repairs, but still a good deal in my mind.

Problem solved

@dr-go said in Artist on BOARD:

You know, there's a lot of truth to that!!

@Kehaulani said in Please Help Me Understand Something (Pt 2):

Isn't it that the thread had run it's course?

This, and the thread was starting to get contentious and discussing sexual content which wasn't my purpose.

A flumpet.

https://www.monette.net/flumpet

@Tobylou8 said in Fine Tuning:

@administrator It may have been a weak signal on my part. Connected to my wifi, all is well. Hate to send you on a goose chase!

Trust me, I wasn't losing sleep over it

A V8 in a Miata sort of defeats the very purpose of a Miata...they're not supposed to have tons of power.

Please refrain from any politically-charged posts.

@rowuk said in What's the best option here?:

If the pictures really represented the horn, a buyer backing out is pretty lame. I think that it is a buyers market for a 2B and the condition (including the valves) would have to be exceptional to get much more than $300. Without knowing what other issues the horn has, I would suspect that investing will not match the returns.

If that's the case, I think I'd rather just hold onto it. It plays OK and I can always repair and sell it in the future.

Yep, mobile nav menu is sick today. Still working on it.

@barliman2001 said in A little humour:

A Mom goes into a toy shop to pick a doll for her daughter. Sees two identical looking Barbies, one at $ 15 and one at $ 299. She asks the salesperson, "Why?" - "well, Ma'am, the cheap one is "single Barbie" and the other is "divorced Barbie"." - "Ah-hem?" - ""Divorced Barbie" comes with Ken's house, Ken's automobile and Ken's boat."

Divorced Barbie? Or better yet -- The Merry Widow!

Classical. Moves me.

Your administrator is looking to get back into trumpet playing. From the following choices, assuming I can afford whatever I purchase, which do you recommend?

-- Brand new Blackburn (I visit the shop and make my order there)
-- Brand new Yamaha artist series (I buy from local music shop)
-- Brand new Bach 190 (I buy from local music shop)
-- Used Blackburn (hopefully with trial period, but no guarantee)
-- Used Yamaha artist series (lightly used)
-- Used Bach 190 (lightly used)

I'm looking for a general do-it-all horn and I am absolutely not interested in fussing with it. Just need something that is easy to play, especially for somebody with limited time on their hands. If you recommend another brand, please let me know.