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In a word: Swing.

@Kujo20 said in Trumpets Made ONLY by Their Maker:

I was under the impression that Flip Oakes designed his horns, but Kanstul did the building... someone correct me if I’m wrong.

Obviously that may be changing if Kanstul doesn’t come back.

Kujo, I believe you are right. On reading his site he states his production is on hold but that he had plenty of inventory in stock and appears there is some arrangements in future production. This is what his website actually states:

*Many of our friends have been asking what the cessation of new orders at Kanstul Musical Instruments will mean for Flip Oakes Wild Thing Trumpets.

We want to assure you that it is our plan to continue to provide the highest quality trumpets, cornets and flugelhorns to the community of players who have enjoyed playing the Wild Thing Trumpet and our other instruments over the years.

We currently have instruments in our inventory, and are exploring all options for a successful transition amid changes in the industry.

We also have a plan to expand our line with a new series of trumpets — so stay tuned!

Thanks as always for your support, and please feel free to contact Flip with any questions at flip@flipoakes.com.*

@SSmith1226 said in Unsafe Sax-To Circular Breath or Not:

@Dr-GO
...the following July, 2017 case series report on the use of “Musical Endotrachial Tubes” equally as enlightening.
https://gomerblog.com/2017/07/musical-endotracheal-tubes/

Interesting. I have heard some interesting sounds come from ventilators so this tongue in cheek (or endotrachial tube in airway) article could resonate with some validity. I am wondering if this really was done with family present as to how the families would really respond.

On another note: Would love to hear audio clips of your ICU band!

[Originally comments edited after much appreciated feedback from SSmith1226. Thanks so much Dr. SSmith for the messaging. Very helpful and great to get your feedback!]

@tmd said in Welcome Thread:

@Dr-GO said in Welcome Thread:

Weekend's coming up so I think I only go 28 in today!

Wuss!

Absolutely. And remember there is a W before the us's. (You and I)

@Comeback said in Reasons to NOT Collect Trumpets:

• Collecting consumes energy and time better spent practicing;

Can"t argue against some energy consumption, but diversion to trumpets expends less energy and money than my other focus.. cars!

• Collecting consumes cash better invested elsewhere.

Not so sure my cash is better invested in cars and I can make more on the instruments as they have increased in value as compared to my cars that have significantly decreased

• Collecting requires space - at one point my man room closet was stuffed with instruments I was not playing

That is way God created slatwall. All my trumpets are well hung from an 8 by 10 ft section of almost 2 dimensional wall space.

@J-Jericho said in A little humour:

Oh Mikey God... I'm Old!

Wow! Thanks to all that have been contributing. Here is the list (Currently consists of 14) of what appears to be confirmed Trumpets Made (Assembled) ONLY by Their Maker (in alphabetical order)

Blackburn
Davidson
Del Quadro
Corrigan
Divitt
Eclipse
Harrelson
Landress
Monette
Puje Trumpets
Schlub
Scodwell
Taylor
Warburton

Individuals posting their own personal experience with any of these horns would be especially helpful to understand the uniqueness and quality these innovative craftsman offer in their horns that may give them a competitive edge over the high end production horns made by Conn, Yamaha, Getzen, etc.

Chronic back pain due to aging disc disease leading to localized back pain, spasms and pins and needles traveling down into the buttock or legs is troublesome. Many such patients seek surgery for a solution. How good are the results of surgery?

In a study reported in Surg Neurol Int. 2016; 7: 38; 501 surgical candidates were randomized (245 assigned to surgery, 256 assigned to nonoperative management) with imaging-confirmed lumbar intervertebral disc herniation and persistent signs and symptoms of radiculopathy for at least 6 weeks. Patients were randomized to standard open discectomy or nonoperative care as described in the above study design section. The intention-to-treat analysis showed that both treatment groups improved substantially in all primary and secondary outcomes.

So what can you do medically if you elect not to go through surgery to avoid that extra risk when outcomes show no significant difference? I have had amazing success with this following combination treatment plan:

1. Willow bark extract at 260 mg per day has been shown in a double blinded, randomized control study in comparison to morphine to be better at pain management, to the results of for every patient responding to willow bark, 3 patients were needed to be treated with morphine to achieve the same pain control. So I recommend Willow bark at 260 mg daily.

2. I also found great success in patients that have purchased the "Back-2-Life" mechanical rocking device. Unfortunately, this device is becoming harder to find, and now anyone desiring one will likely need to purchase it directly from the company. The company notes it is currently on back order (no pun intended). But this machine acts as an at home chiropractor, and it rocks the lower spine to open up the disc space, helping to remove impingement on spinal nerves.

So I recommend giving the above two options a try before electing surgery... OR meeting under a freeway bridge in Spokane!

@Dale-Proctor said in Books about Trumpets:

...I was just responding to the bad joke Dr. Go was making a few posts ago.

Ha, ha... not a joke but it was 2/3 of a pun... PU.

I agree with Mike. I think wiping down the valve block is key before adding a new drop of oil, no matter which one you choose.

@BigDub said in A little humour:

Ticket prices were higher this year for the balloon festival due to inflation

Sounds to me more like a lot of hot air!

Trent, have you ever tried a Getzen Power Bore? Add a Jettone Studio B to the Getzen, I believe this is even a brighter mouthpiece/horn combination.

@Vulgano-Brother said in Dr. GO? My back's been bothering me...:

...After the Viagra you sent me I developed carpal-tunnel syndrome.

So that also explains why my Script to you for the medication to help stop that nasty hand tremor you had was never filled.

@IrishTrumpeter said in Opinions on Valve Oils?:

Hey Dr Go - would you have a link/description of the Valve wipedown technique?

The video above is for a compulsive cleaning. With weekly oiling, I skip all but the wipe down of the pistons. That I always do, and will also clear away all of the biofilm on the rim of the valve bore.

Moshe...

I so agree with you. I really get the feeling with the dynamics that this administrator has created that this site supports a highly functional family.

I have also observed that differences of opinion are discussed and conveyed in such absolute respect that others; reading such differences actually learn from the professionalism of the debate.

Many kudos for the Administrator. It is well appreciated!

@Dr-GO said in Copper is cool!:

A bit of the quite side of the Rose brass Recording. This is a Miles Davis inspired re-harmonized arrangement I did of "Jesus is All the World to Me" to give a different perspective of how this horn, with a Harmon mute, comes close to the Committee sound:

https://soundcloud.com/user-296675506/07-track-7

Here is the above chart with the re-harmonized chords written in:

I don't know... what's wrong with a good ol' catcher's mitt? It protects against any wood that strikes it as a result of foul tips, AND can handle the balls that fall into the pouch!

And how does this relate to back pain... less strain [during the activity], less pain on the axial skeletal system; just to make sure we are all keeping on track with this thread!

@walter-sk Have you contacted Jason Harrelson? He is easy to contact and even if you did not buy the horn from him directly, he can help you assess the situation.

@moshe said in "Star Trek Next Generation":
...and 500 years in the future there still was no cure for baldness?

Morris / moshe

Physician to patient:
"There is no shame in being bald,"

Patient back to doctor:
"Doctor, that depends on how you spell it."