Keep it simple - no profanity, no name calling, nothing unrelated to trumpets/cornets/flugelhorns/etc. and musical topics in general. That gives topics a pretty wide latitude without excessive rules. Be civil to your fellow members if there’s a disagreement on some point, and keep things PG in case younger people are looking in.
Best posts made by Dale Proctor
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RE: Seeking input on Rules
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Railroad Photography
Anyone here into photographing railroad subjects? Years ago, I was interested in both photography and trains, and took a lot of photos of them, mostly with an old Miranda 35mm camera. I still like photography, but I don’t chase trains any more...lol
Anyway, to get things started, I’ll post a few of the ones I’ve taken for any who are interested. Feel free to post any you have taken, but please don’t post generic pics found on the net.
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RE: Hello! Welcome to TB, who are you?
@N1684T said in Hello! Welcome to TB, who are you?:
I found a copy of American Drummer Boy on Ebay. Love civil war stuff.....
I ran across this screen shot of me playing Eb cornet in the movie. That’s me on the end by the stair.
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Happy 4th of July!
Hope you all have a happy and safe upcoming 4th, even those of you in other countries. Here’s a photo I took a number of years ago that is appropriate.
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RE: How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?
I saw this cool jazz trio on a walk through the neighborhood this morning. Can you dig it?
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Henry Lehnert SARV Cornet, ca 1870
Took some new pics of this cool little cornet. Made from German silver, oval-port Allen valves.
Note: If you click on the pictures, they are higher resolution.
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1962 Conn 9A Victor cornet
A few new glamour shots of a rare instrument...
...click on the photos for higher resolution...
Latest posts made by Dale Proctor
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RE: 1970 Bach 43 elusive high G#
@JWM
If you’re referring to the G# on top of the staff, I used to have trouble with it too. I had no trouble with the Ab, though, so in my case, it was a mental problem. It may sound silly, but try thinking Ab and see if that helps. -
RE: Four on the Floor (Bachs, that is…)
@J-Jericho
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Four on the Floor (Bachs, that is…)
Top to bottom:
1977 Strad, ML (.459) bore, 43 bell, 25 leadpipe
1976 Mercedes, M+ (.456) bore, 38 bell, 7 leadpipe
1982 Strad, ML (.459) bore, 239 bell, 25C leadpipe
1993 Strad, L (.462) bore, 184G bell, 184 leadpipe -
RE: Bach 7C CORP mouthpiece with no dot
Here’s an overlay of scans of the “no dot” (in red) and the more modern (in green) Bach 7C. There is quite a difference…
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Bach 7C CORP mouthpiece with no dot
I recently acquired a Bach 7C mouthpiece that came with an old Bach Mercedes trumpet I bought. I was cleaning the mouthpiece up to possibly give it away to a student who’s taking private lessons from a friend when I noticed there was no period after the CORP lettering on the cup. I have never played a 7C that I liked, and have gifted numerous ones I’ve found in cases of trumpets I’ve bought. After researching the odd stamping, it seems that these were made shortly after Bach was sold to Selmer, and are basically the same as Mt. Vernon mouthpieces.
Well, I tried it out today and it is definitely different from the typical Bach 7C mouthpieces I’ve given away. The rim is comfortable and the cup seems to have a slightly different shape and doesn’t feel as deep. It plays really well, is easy to get around on, and has a nice sound. I think I’ll keep it a while, since I hadn’t mentioned it to my friend yet. Time (and playing it with a few groups) will tell if it’s really a keeper…
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RE: Back to Arbans and Others
After playing a bunch of scales, I usually begin a practice session with exercises that are difficult for me and work on them. That isn’t much fun, but it’s a good way to improve your playing skills over time. Then I work on a tough solo piece or two that I can’t play…lol, and then play a few melodic pieces for a more enjoyable finish to the practice.
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RE: WWII plastic bugle
@J-Jericho said in WWII plastic bugle:
How does it play? Do you think that a good car wax or perhaps ceramic coating would seal the smell?
It’s a little dull sounding, but plays ok. I probably won’t play it again due to the unstable material it’s made of. I’ve read that the chemicals in them break down over the years and they can deform and/or disintegrate. This one seems to be in fine condition, so I probably won’t do anything but dust it. It’s on a shelf in the spare bedroom, and you don’t catch the smell unless you get really close to it.
“In order to prevent decay and prolong the life of Tenite materials, the US National Park Service recommends these items be stored with a "stable temperature below 68°F; stable RH between 30%-40%. Well ventilate, segregate; use gas adsorbents if stored in closed container.”
We keep the house a little warmer than that, around 73 or 74 during the day, but that will have to do…lol
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WWII plastic bugle
This is a fairly rare Army bugle (field trumpet) that was manufactured by the Frank Aman Corporation from a plastic material called tenite, produced by the Eastman Corporation of Tennessee. Tenite was used as a brass saving measure in the later part of the war. It’s missing the plastic mouthpiece, but I have an old metal bugle mouthpiece that fits it. Old tenite has an unpleasant odor, so I won’t be playing this one much…lol
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RE: Taps Across America
@J-Jericho said in Taps Across America:
@Dale-Proctor I'm glad the cancer was removed and hope that the procedure took care of the problem. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery!
Thanks! They found it early and got clean margins, so that should be all. They had to take a skin graft from my leg, though, and my leg is killing me. This too shall pass…
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RE: Taps Across America
I couldn’t do it this year - I had a cancerous place removed from my head last Tuesday and am not allowed to do anything strenuous (including blowing a bugle) for at least a few weeks. My Kanstul field trumpet gets a rest this Memorial Day.