@J-Jericho said in How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?:
A month ago this was a Walmart Superstore, but involuntary inventory reduction prompted the decision to close this store and another one in the area. I wouldn't be surprised if those responsible for the inventory reduction aim their activities at Target to a greater degree than they had been doing previously.
They still arrest and prosecute people around here who are afflicted with sticky fingers…
@Dr-GO said in 1970 Bach 43 elusive high G#:
@ROWUK said in 1970 Bach 43 elusive high G#:
@Trumpetb I will heartily disagree with the mouthpiece having anything to do with a G#.
Do not loose the focus with this response. There is just something about the G# that just bedazzles the note itself from my experience. Doesn't matter which horn I am playing, which mouthpiece I use with any horn, you have to think (and hear) that G# to slot squarely on it.
You just have to think “Ab” instead of G#, and you’ll hit it dead-on…lol
@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.
@J-Jericho
Sometimes, it seems like I can barely play one at once…lol
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
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…
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…
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.
@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
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
@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…
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.
Nice article! The one exception to the boot camp requirement is the “President’s Own” USMC band in Washington.
@Matt-Tech said in Conn 5 trumpet mp:
I am searching for a vintage Conn 5 trumpet mouthpiece in good condition. I'm not having much luck on eBay, Reverb, or Craigslist, etc... Any assistance will be MUCH appreciated. Thanks! -Matt Tech
They don’t show up for sale very often. As far as I know, the Conn 5 came with the Conn 6B Victor (and maybe the 10B Victor) from the factory, but otherwise, someone would have had to buy one separately. Other than the Connstellations, most all 1960s Conns came with a Conn 4.
@BigDub said in How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?:
@Dale-Proctor said in How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?:
Five piece cornet de-composition, deBell Bb..
It was actually a 1920s Conn 22B trumpet that a guy bought on eBay. When he received it, he discovered it had been badly rebuilt and the valves were worn out. In a fit of rage, he beat it to pieces and posted a photo of it. I needed a 1920s 22B tuning slide and contacted him. He mailed the slide to me at no charge…lol
@SSmith1226 said in How about a "Random Meaningless Image...let's see them string"?:
@Dale-Proctor
That looks so realistic, it could be a Big Dub painting! Where is that, Scotland or England?
It’s actually the Biltmore in North Carolina.
