@veery said in Railroad Photography:
First one reminds me of BigDub's paintings.
Me too. That’s why I led off with it.
@veery said in Railroad Photography:
First one reminds me of BigDub's paintings.
Me too. That’s why I led off with it.
@Kehaulani
That’s pretty tempting, but I’ll pass for now...lol
@richard-iii said in Arban’s Cornet:
@dale-proctor More photos are up now.
Yes, I saw them a little while ago. That water key on it bothers me, though.
If the horn isn’t stopped up and it’s very difficult to play, your water key(s) may be leaking badly. Of course, if you haven’t touched a horn in 60 years, it’s probably you. Taking a break from playing for that long is like starting over.
Took a few pics today. We live on a mountain, so our “gardening” tends to favor the natural.
Ah...ain’t retirement great!
1960 6B Victor, original lacquer. Great instrument, just like the one I had in high school. Basically a Connstellation without the trigger and nickel plated bell.
It’s also a useful technique to use when you have to come in on a pp note, especially after a significant number of rest measures.
"Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham
@tmd said in First Horns:
My first horn was a 1970-ish Olds Ambassador Trumpet. It was a standard school rental, which I got during a summer music program, the summer before starting the 4th grade. In high school, I purchased a lightweight 43 Bach Strad, which is the still my main horn today.
I no longer have my first horn. For sentimental reasons, I purchased a 1957 Olds Ambassador Trumpet, which Kanstul restored back in 2012. And although I wasn't looking for one, I ran across a 1957 Olds Ambassador Cornet in close-to-like-new condition, which I purchased a few years back.
Mike
My first trumpet (I posted my first horn, a cornet, earlier) was a 1960 Conn 6B Victor, which I played through my last couple years of high school and sporadically through college. I quit playing for 6 or 7 years after that, but when I picked up playing again, I bought a used Bach Strad (which I still have). Being stupid, and a little financially challenged, I sold the Conn. Years later, I regretted selling it and looked for another one. I eventually found a REALLY nice one on eBay and bought it. Same year, same tweed-covered trapezoidal case with the light blue interior. Just like my old one, but in better condition. I still play the Bach most of the time, but when I need more projection and a bit more ease playing up high, I pull out the 6B and let it sing.
Welcome to the forum! Glad you picked up the instrument again and joined us.
Have any of you ever seen one of these mouthpieces? It’s a G. LeBlanc “Kenny Baker” signature model cornet mouthpiece. I picked it up on eBay years ago, but could never find any info on it. It plays nice, with a mellow edge to the sound, if that makes any sense.
@Kehaulani
I can't say. Although I've played a Connstellation some in the past (my brother has one), i havent had an opportunity to play the two side by side.
Best of luck for your return to trumpet playing. You’ve got the tone, so the rest should follow with a bit of work.
I agree - the Bach 1-1/2C lends itself to producing a much nicer overall sound than the Bach 3C. In my experience, the 1-1/2C isn’t significantly more demanding to play than the 3C, either. I was surprised to discover that when I bought the 1-1/2C. The cup doesn’t really feel any wider than the 3C, but is a bit deeper. Disclaimer...your mileage may vary...lol
Thanks, George. Yep, I’m a pretty good sight reader, and you nailed it - if it’s printed out, I can make a good stab at playing it, but music with nothing but chord changes written are beyond my ability. When a solo like that crops up, all I can do is some basic ornamentation of the main theme of the song. Playing by ear is a definite no-go, too. I suppose it has to do with all my past “legit” musical experience and never really being involved much with any kind of improv (and I don’t think my brain is wired correctly to do it, anyway). I’m just happy to do what I can and hopefully contribute to music making wherever I’m playing. It’s been an interesting ride so far...
@veery
I had an old 5A refurbished a number of years ago, and since I had given up on ever finding a 9A, I had the bell copper plated inside and out as part of the overhaul. After I found the 9A, I sold my custom 5A. Here’s a pic of it - it’s the cornet In the center.
Yes, prayers for a successful surgery and a full recovery.