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I remember being VERY impressed with CarolBrass pocket trumpets. They played very similar to a full-size Bb and were not squirrely at all. I recommend CarolBrass, they are a great value and quality instruments.

@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.

@georgeb said in AR Resonance Mouthpieces:

They sure are purty...

That's word-for-word what I was thinking! I love the design. So....these are NOT related to Adam Rapa in anyway, correct?

Thanks guys. I've decided to do 1 of two things, not sure yet which of these two I will do:

1. Hold onto it for now, repair it later.
2. Repair it now and sell it ASAP.

I tried to sell a vintage Conn 2B. It sold for $300 on ebay, but the buyer returned it, saying there were more dents on the bell than expected. Is my best option here to pay for the repairs and then try to sell again? Would that be a worthwhile investment?

@contemporacorner

What's the link?

@contemporacorner said in Hello! Welcome to TB, who are you?:

@administrator My name is ElShaddai Edwards and I run the Contempora Corner website about the old F.A. Reynolds company and instruments. Mostly lurking as I'm a trombone player, but will try to pop in for Reynolds-related posts.

Great to see you here! I hope your experience provides a valuable contribution.

The buyer decided the bell had "too many dents" (not sure how he didn't see the bell condition in the photos!). He is now returning the horn to me.

I will sell to a TrumpetBoards member for $300 + shipping. Thank you.

@bigdub said in A little humour:

Now, there’s New Zealand, I know, I know.

Where's plain old Zealand?

A region of the Netherlands.

Hauptwerk is my musical outlet these days. Unbelievable how good it sounds.

@dr-go said in A little humour:

Speaking of Hammonds, I just saw one being given away. I thought to myself "You couldn't pay me $1000 to take that beast off your hands."

I hate the sound of Hammond / Leslie organs.

Not a bad idea! Making it sticky.

@dr-go said in Making room for "new" mutes...:

Who Dey couldn't live without more mutes.

Too much libation?

Sold for $300. Thanks to those who participated.

2x Vincent Bach Corp. New York 10 1/2C -- $45 / $35 (deplated one)
1x Vincent Bach Corp. Mt. Vernon NY 10 1/2C -- $45
1x Vincent Bach Corp. Mt. Vernon NY 7C -- $45

$8 shipping CONUS on each mouthpiece.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224798706641

What does it sound like?

Just don't do this!! The KGB will get you.

Same tune...very different setting. Very beautiful! Definitely my favorite anthem. It's a very moving piece of music, regardless of the lyrics.

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