I ordered two 5-piece mouthpiece cases from Great Leather, one in Wine and one in British Tan. They arrived today, and I am very pleased with the quality of the leather and the softness of the padding.

@stumac How is the grip? It looks quite open.

@BigDub Inspiring work!

@stumac Fascinating! Keep us informed as you discover the personality of this unusual trumpet, please.

I went to the website to see what they had. I was pleased to find they also make drumstick bags. Grandson #1 just graduated from Rice University with his performance masters degree in percussion. I know he carries a lot of drumsticks to his venues and his current bags are black heavy duty nylon cloth and not attractive. I talked with Dena Hamilton and selected a wine colored stick bag that will have a nice engraved label sewn on. She took care of everything personally. I felt quite impressed with her dedication to great products and great customer service. I will definitely consider a mouthpiece case in the near future.

@Kehaulani Wow!

@Kehaulani I did not want to mess it up.

@SSmith1226

Sheet music?

@BigDub Yes, or Jerry’s Artarama, or Cheap Joes. Some of the best are branded “Best” and are made by Richeson. I have a rolling taboret that holds all my oils in drawers and my palette on top. It sure makes thing easier.

@BigDub Look up taboret at Blicks.