At this point they are all old enough that you can’t judge one by another. Condition is everything when it comes to vintage horns, especially those designed with students in mind. The ‘Get an Ambassador” advice given to students on rental horns doesn’t always apply so well if the Ambassador they find has had a lot of use and/or abuse.
My Adams cornet has a trigger for the main tuning - super helpful with a above the staff on that horn.
I got sick over Thanksgiving and had to cancel a couple of my holiday gigs, got well enough to play the rest and immediately came down with Covid. Thankfully I have a couple of weeks to get back in shape before the next gig, an overnighter performing and doing clinics for a college jazz fest. I got asked to play church gigs for Christmas Eve and day, but I price those high in the hopes they will look elsewhere. If not, I at least get paid what I am worth!
@Trumpetb wow, you really escalated on that one! Just giving some info appropriate to the thread. Ice hotels are not a common thing in the US, but this movie was pretty popular when it came out. A lot of people in their 50s or older are going to remember it and the theme song, just like I did. I remember playing the song in my piano lessons as a kid. If you asked me about Young Man with a Horn, I remember the 40s dance arrangement that I’ve played a zillion times. If I ever saw the movie I’ve forgotten it. Not sure why you immediately jumped to the thought that I’m here to make fun of you all, just dropped some extremely relevant info!
It’s a movie, guys. They probably want to know either who played on it or where to find the music. I remember a song from it being pretty popular when I was a kid - I think it was “Through the Eyes of Love”, or something close to that.
Bob Findley also did the Gong Show, MASH, and Love Boat, and I believe both Bob and Chuck were on the Rocky movies. They both taught at the jazz camp I went to growing up - the stories they told were awesome!
I recommend a professional cleaning every 1-3 yrs, more often if you don’t clean regularly, but you can get away with less if you do. I give my own daily players a yearly chem or ultrasonic cleaning (depending on age). It’s definitely important that casings are cleaned as well as pistons, especially when using synthetic oils. I have flushed out many a horn with dried up rocks of synthetic oils clinging to the inside of the casings! A good tech is properly trained on the chemicals and equipment they use, and can use them safely. If you have a good tech in your area, trust them to do the job. I say this not to make money for myself or other techs, but because I’ve worked on so many home “fixes” gone wrong. You save money by not creating more work, and get a better-playing horn as well.
@kehaulani he asked for wide wrap horns, so…..
We haven’t had any lately. If I remember correctly,that’s what the Adams A6 is based on,but it’s a much better horn!
@rjkossman go see your local tech. I’m pretty sure Allied makes a part that will work, but they only sell to shops.
I love my F2 - the Yamahas play like toys in comparison.
@orly61 You should really contact the dealer about these issues. I would suspect that your valves may be dragging because of hand placement - new valves with close tolerances do not like to be hit sideways. Check your pistons for any spots where they have rubbed, and that should tell you where your hand position strays. If your horn has a buzz that it shouldn’t, that is a sure sign of a warranty repair or replacement. That could signify anything from a valve spring to a leak or even a broken bell bead, and should be handled under warranty.
These days advanced degrees are not a given that an applicant will make a premier audition. After college loan repayment programs started, I ended up working with lots of musicians with MA and PHD in the fleet bands. Fleet/ field bands shouldn’t be overlooked - they are still a great career option, and I certainly enjoyed the opportunity to move to different locations and travel more than the premier bands do. For any military band, an audition is required, along with medical screening and background checks. Most musicians end up with a secret clearance because you end up playing ceremonies in spaces that can require it, so a clean background is a must. Upon acceptance, all bands require boot camp except The President’s Own, and all fleet/field bands except Air Force have a required school to pass after boot camp. Contact your closest local bands for more information, and contact a recruiter to set up an audition. If he only plans to join as a musician, he should not sign any paperwork until he passes the audition and is accepted into the music program. Good luck to him!
Yup, that’s a factory finish. During that time period you could get them in silver. I’ve played a few - they feel a bit different than the earlier ones.
One of the things some will neglect when talking about breath support is posture. Without good posture, it is almost impossible to breathe properly. I see this in my students all the time, and the second I remind them their breathing and sound are immediately better.
There are also not as many people playing long American cornets. The shepherds crook are much better sellers, primarily for British brass band and solo use.
@ottisiii just make sure you find buttons specific to the model of your trumpet. Changing the buttons can change the valve alignment.
Allied has a lot of replacement parts, but only sells to those in the business. It would help to know what you are looking for replacement parts for, and who will be doing the work. If you’re going to go through a repair shop, your tech will have better resources for parts than you will.