I bought a fairly inexpensive telescope years ago, and looking at the rings of Saturn through it for the first time was quite a thrill. Same goes for the major features on Jupiter and its moons.

Best posts made by Dale Proctor
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RE: Saturn
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RE: Traits that make a great sight reader?
@georgeb said in Traits that make a great sight reader?:
Well at 85 I wouldn't mind having an app that played the dang trumpet for me. I just play for the applause anyway.
I guess you could buy one of those electronic bugles that plays Taps and use it for military funerals, but there would be no applause...
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RE: mouthpiece bite
If you round off the inner edge, you may not like it any more. Your attacks will probably become less secure and the cup will feel significantly wider than it did before.
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RE: Another Christmas gig is in the books
@Dr-GO said in Another Christmas gig is in the books:
I played a Christmas Concert at a local club 2 nights ago where one of my big bands performs every 3rd Thursday evening…
In fact, here is a close up of me "light up" after returning from the break:
Here’s a dark photo of me (the guy with some hair…lol) playing at the tree last weekend.
I’d like to hear any recordings of either of the two gigs you mentioned if you get the chance. Your playing is always great!
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RE: Under the radar
The vintage Conn 22B (not the newer one with the slanted bell braces) is a really good trumpet. I prefer the ones from the 1920s because of the top-sprung valves, but the ‘30s - ‘60s ones are good, too. I sold this really nice 1929 one about a year and a half ago for $375 if I remember correctly.
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RE: Valve re-fit, original or modern?
Copper will wear faster and corrodes much easier than nickel. For a horn I planned on playing, I’d go with nickel.
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RE: Taps Across America
I plan on doing it from my front porch, with the US flag displayed. Probably won’t record it, though.
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RE: Differences between grades of instruments
Today, the main difference between a lot of beginner and intermediate instruments is the trim level - basically the same instrument, but with more extras. The professional model is normally a huge step up in quality and playability, but a beginner or inexperienced player will have trouble telling the difference.
When talking about vintage instruments, the beginner, intermediate, and professional models were unique instruments, different from each other and more of a step up in playing quality the higher you went up the ladder.
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RE: A little humour
What did the duck say when he was told he needed to buy a mask before he could enter the building?
“Just put it on my bill”...
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Goodbye adjustable finger ring
I recently bought a 1976 Bach Mercedes trumpet, and love everything about it except for the awkward 3rd slide ring. To keep the all brass (no nickel) vibe of the horn, I started searching for an all-brass fixed ring, and found out that was a real project. I finally found an old slide from a Sears Silvertone with a brass ring on it and bought it. A trip to Southeastern Musical Services and about a week later I had the horn back, the fixed ring is in the same spot as my Stradivarius, and my finger is happy again…lol.
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RE: Taps Across America
@tmd said in Taps Across America:
I had an ER shift today. Stopped by a cemetery on the way home to play taps. Used my Getzen Field Trumpet.
Mike
Yet another similarity in our equipment. I used a Kanstul field trumpet today.
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RE: Difference between trumpet and cornet
@ssmith1226 said in Difference between trumpet and cornet:
@j-jericho
Trumpet- Cylindrical Bore
Cornet- Conical BoreThe ratio of conical to cylindrical tubing is about the same in a typical cornet and typical trumpet. What makes the difference is the rate of flare in the conical parts. A good cornet should have a more pronounced flare in the conical areas.
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RE: Vinzenz Schrottenbach
@OldSchoolEuph
Well, when you knowingly torpedo a civilian passenger ship, you probably need to be seen in a negative light... -
RE: The value of scales
@barliman2001 said in The value of scales:
Trumpet player to antiques dealer: "Can you really tell me the value of scales?" - "Of course. They are not rare - though rarer as they should be. They are usually not in perfect condition - and nobody really, really wants them. No value at all."
They are of great value to fish, though...
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RE: Copper is cool!
Just saw this post, so I’ll resurrect it for this cornet. 1962 Conn 9A Victor short cornet. Coprion bell and leadpipe, in really nice original condition.
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RE: German Band
@Pinstriper said in German Band:
Do the suspenders still fit ?
I’d guess they do. I weigh about 20 lbs. less now than I did in that picture...
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RE: Four on the Floor (Bachs, that is…)
@J-Jericho
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RE: Christmas themed pics of your horn
Here’s another one, different cornet and tree...
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RE: What happened to Jazz programming?
@Kehaulani said in What happened to Jazz programming?:
I just moved, changing my cable T.V. provider in the process. It has a bazillion music listening stations. Even FIVE country-type channels. But, dig, it has a "Classic Jazz" channel, which plays mainly music of the 50s and 60s and a "Soft Jazz" channel. That's it. There was no Jazz played and recorded between the 60s and now? What's that all about?
Well, there’s been plenty of jazz recorded since the 60s for sure. Problem is, a lot of it isn’t worth listening to...lol