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@stumac said in Behold, Trihornicus Maximus:

@administrator How does lt play?

It's a little out-of-tune, if you get my drift.

I've heard it's fantastic, but tough. Great for a student to earn their tuition!

So, I would clarify that what this individual does is 100% legal. He sells a program, you hand over the cash and he gives you access to the program.

The problem is that the general market value of what he offers is probably 15% of what he charges. So, kinda like a used car dealer. It's legal but probably unethical.

@Sadmusic said in Just an update and a warning:

Some of you may be aware of Matt Brockman and his dishonest practice with The Brock Trumpet or Trumpet Mastery. You may not be aware that he scammed $6800 out of me and I have spent months trying to enlist legal help to stop him from doing this to others. I will admit he has a pretty good racquet and hiding scheme. However, you and I know false words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. I was not able to stop this dishonorable man but my hope is that someone will. He is cruel.

Please describe in detail your experience.

@J-Jericho said in You've never heard Kuhlohorn like this:

Dimensions and sound appear quite similar to a flugelhorn, but with a more rounded wrap.

From what I read, the design is based off a flugelhorn.

@barliman2001 said in What is this instrument?! -- Ebay / Internet finds sticky:

@administrator That is not an oddity - these things are still played in many European wind bands when they don't have French horn players...

It seems like it may sound close to a posthorn, or corno da caccia?

It's a real oddity in the USA!

I bought this one too. I guess I like oddities.

https://web.archive.org/web/20250311145325/https://vmcollectables.com/product/horn-gebr-alexander/

This thread is a place for oddities and unknowns. Let's start with this. Wagner tuba, maybe?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326442597481?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3D313736a5b5594a1993da64e0385f8d20%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D306153011906%26itm%3D326442597481%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQuerySemanticBroadMatchSingularityRecall&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A326442597481313736a5b5594a1993da64e0385f8d20|enc%3AAQAKAAABMOqalcCsb07ituDYLOrUrH2eG1DBUcAU1siB%252B881ennut1KqikNJ--C2JmJJYbnGBSq9s1cAaLR3u1P2GFHP6cOkMtiQrPwhnArZTi0NFnCkYNs9wPMPnRY0lLYAH0ZUZMPtZ0GCgtnoK3uWS1%252Fmx5jZ1p9V4CsbwhPUvOa2zarTCvy2j%252B4SgpUIszuL8DedK8pca5bZIzgUZxgwkvo8OjWBythbCxkLQjqAexNWRLF6AnSBrdBwOvEVJ2MLcWoUrx3KeHN0r2r%252Fwyb9oLKJ%252BAHyX2bCbrlTmBz%252FzUZA%252FJu9bb0zyLE3MY8uRCxyqsHZDAVuLrq%252F0D1cOEnLWkejgvQWu1th0Y6kpPukdt21ngCtg8q40qZFVTuqxyz5nQN5DV%252F2l0kaY6WfK41bOOkfAd8%253D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01JNSFNNRQDN56NT84CSMQXV62

It's beautiful, I hope you find success.

PSA: If anybody is using WD-40, or any other kind of penetrating oil on their trumpet....STOP!!!

Please, clean your trumpet thoroughly with dish soap or simple green. Never, ever use these kinds of chemicals on a trumpet. There are more than enough chemicals designed to be used with brass instruments. Not only do these chemicals do weird things to the brass and valves, but they can seriously impact your health.

I learned a simple method. Say "m" like your about to say "mickey mouse". Now keep your lips in that position. They should be a bit moist. Now put the mouthpiece to your lips without adjusting anything. Blow.

That's about it. When you breathe, be sure to NOT reset your embouchure. Breathe from the sides of your mouth.

I didn't watch it. I was too busy watching the paint dry in my apartment.

Unfortunately, if you signed his contract, legally, there is almost nothing you can do. He DOES give you what you paid for, it's just that it's not worth anything close to what you pay for if you look at the marketplace as a whole.

I appreciate you coming here and telling your story.

@barliman2001 said in European Folklore Festival Bitburg - Call for Players:

@administrator You coming? Splendid. Contact Nick Jones directly, will you? He is in charge of reserving accommodation - always the same 3* hotel in the centre of town, and all gigs are within easy walking distance. Most important is a good music stand - you can borrow one of mine if necessary - and a good music light: Some of the gigs are open air at night.

Well, I don't think that I can come but perhaps if I plan ahead I can do next year. I should have my Czech passport by then which would simplify things.

I should join. I’ve been meaning to visit Prague.

That is gorgeous. Perfect condition.