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.

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.

@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.

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.

I saw this cool jazz trio on a walk through the neighborhood this morning. Can you dig it?

A photo I took from Beech Mountain NC about 2 weeks ago.

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.

A few new glamour shots of a rare instrument...
...click on the photos for higher resolution...

1890 Besson cornet glamour shot.

My wife took a pic as I played.

@tptguy said in Real Strad?:

Thank you Dale...of all the strange things about this trumpet( I had never seen a model 182) the serial number starting with 3 zeros was(is) the most concerning to me. But I value your knowledge.
Tk's again

G.

You’re welcome. Yes, the serial numbers for those didn’t follow the Bach numbering progression, either. They were made during the Elkhart Bach factory strike as a way to maintain a minimal level of production until the strike was settled.

@georgeb said in Helloooooo:

@dale-proctor

After my retirement 20 years ago my 6 figure income dropped to 5 figures on the low side. My reportable income hasn't changed much these past 20 years. But I get by.
George

So far (2+ years) we’re living the good life on Social Security. House, cars, etc. are paid for and we haven’t touched any of our retirement accounts.

It’s a real Bach, a model 182 made in their Eastlake, Ohio facility around 2007. The bells read “Handcrafted in the U.S.A”.

“The Bach Stradivarius model 182 trumpet features a standard weight #37 one piece bell and #25 leadpipe, a lightweight body and a .459” bore. This particular combination, along with traditional Bach design values and classic features, responds quickly and delivers a quality of sound that is distinctly Bach. The instrument outfit includes a genuine gold plated Vincent Bach mouthpiece and a professional classic style case. The instrument is available in bright silver plate.”

@kehaulani said in Helloooooo:

Gee. Three times in taxes as many make in salary. I feel so inadequate.

If it makes you feel any better, our reportable income for last year was a little over $3400…

I’ve been pretty busy moving into a new house and with rehearsals for Easter playing.

Looks like a peashooter stencil horn. I used to have one that looked very similar, and had “Crusader” engraved in the shield. It was not a very good playing trumpet and had a really bright sound.

Looks like a cornet on the trumpet player sign, though…lol

@tmd said in Arriving next week - Bach 184 Cornet:

@dale-proctor said in Arriving next week - Bach 184 Cornet:

Nice! I have a large bore 184G from the early 1990s and really enjoy playing it.

A 184G large bore is pretty cool. I had been looking for a 184 at the right price for a couple years.

Mike

Well, we both have a 43 Strad and an Olds L-12, so why not get a Bach 184?…lol

Years ago, I needed a good cornet for the brass band I had recently joined. I wanted a large bore 184 with the gold brass bell and the fancy Bach engraving, but the local dealers wouldn’t order a new one for me. I eventually found a used one, sans engraving, and bought it. Later on, I had Sherry Huntley lay that engraving on it and I’ve been a happy camper ever since.

Nice! I have a large bore 184G from the early 1990s and really enjoy playing it.

The bell flare looks to have a lot of ripples in it. If you have a really good tech who’s local, they could probably roll most of that out without costing you a lot of money. That is, unless it’s already been rolled and the metal was thinned and stretched. A nicer looking flare would certainly make for an easier sale and probably get you a higher price, too. Of course, the price ultimately depends on who’s bidding on it at any given time.