Posts made by Dr GO

And see... This is what I mean... We are back in the saddle again in Ohio. Just called by the drummer to play with what was originally billed as a trio. So the gigs are spilling in for June:

@tmd said in Staying in top playing shape post band shutdown:
... anytime you want to sit in on trumpet, you're more than welcome to do so.

Mike

Sure you want me coming spewing trumpet spittle? Perhaps will come with protection as below:

Substituting trumpet for bear bottle... but can do both you know!

@administrator said in Thank you for your patronage!!:

Sorry I haven't changed it yet.

No rush... I'll just have to keep giving, but until then, I will enjoy the ads.

@OldSchoolEuph said in The many Martin companies:

This would suggest it is not like the original Committee. Greasy slotting was the beauty of that horn.

The second generation came after the war and is scary-loose, but has the same amazing tone as the original.

Yes, this (2nd generation) is the one I have the experience with. And sorry, I did not mean to imply the newer version was not a Committee. I truly believe you that it is.

Hmmm.... Still getting ads. But no problem. So just thinking of it, could you put an ad in for my practice. Something like... Dr. Go, specializing in trumpet related ailments. Guaranteed to provide the best in lip service.

@flugelgirl said in Flugel Thread:

I love my Adams F3 with gold brass bell... I also own a Martin Committee flugel, but wouldn’t gig with it unless the F3 was out of commission.

Very envious flugelgirl. How I would love to try both! Love to hear how easy the Adams F3 plays!

@tmd said in Staying in top playing shape post band shutdown:

I've starting playing outdoors with my trio this month. We had our second gig today, which we livestreamed, and used to raise money for local causes. My first real post-COVID gig (unless things change) is early July. It will be an outdoor gig.

Mike

Mike, I was there for the first one AND JUST LOVED IT. Don't get me wrong as your piano playing is superb, but I would have loved to have heard you on more trumpet. Perhaps if you need help, you can fly me out your way and I will cover the trumpet while you play the keyboard, right?

Had no problem playing the church performance as the version of the Handel I played the month before shut down when very well. I believe my practice routine has my performance requirements well under control. This is reassuring as I never know when a gig will be coming my way at any time as the union is always surprising me.

I have played the deluxe version and found that horn to slot much like the original but perhaps a tad bet brighter.

I have never played the handcraft, but it is interesting that it has more accurate slotting. I am not sure I would appreciate the handcraft over the later standard Martin due to that feature difference.

By the way... Thanks for the history here, this has been a really helpful perspective to the Martin horns.

@OldSchoolEuph said in The many Martin companies:

@Kehaulani said in The many Martin companies:

Feedback I have heard is that it holds its own tonally with the favorite second generation, but with a little more security in the slotting - more like a Handcraft. And with superior native intonation to any.

This would suggest it is not like the original Committee. Greasy slotting was the beauty of that horn.

@SSmith1226 said in A little humour:

This concept could open up community band rehearsals. The only addition would have to be a Crown Royal nag or similar device on the bell of the instrument to filter any droplets.

Would work well for trumpet playing as well.

@tmd said in Staying in top playing shape post band shutdown:

Glad to hear @Dr-GO (Gary) is getting gigs. What type of gig was it? And did you have to make any "social distancing" adjustments?

Mike

The AFM local 101-471 got me a gig to open a church for their Pentecost services. It was held with amazing social distancing, with families sitting in single pews staggered one end to middle to other end of pew, ALL I mean 100% wearing masks! I played at 12 ft from the organist (having to remove my mask when playing) but kept it on at all other time. No hymnals. All responses AND hymns were projected on a large screen so that no paper service items would be distributed.

I have maintained my routine practice schedule as never know when a gig will come up. Just got one from the union this week that I play tomorrow. Waiting for more to open now that our governor has opened up restaurants.

I am guessing hypo?

@BigDub said in A little humour:

Butt eye cud bee wrung.

You were, so I made the correction... you shorted your Butt size.

Sounds to me like some bunny made a mistake! But let's not go down THAT rabbit hole!

I believe this adequately fits the bill:

Wife: Did I get fat during quarantine?
Husband: You weren't really skinny to begin with!

Coroner's Report:
Time of Death: 11:00 pm
Cause: Covid