Posts made by GeorgeB

@j-jericho said in Customized Olds Recording Model:

Complete with tuning slide plunger/adjuster?

No, mine doesn't have that extra item.
George

@j-jericho

It's identical to my 1940 Recording.

George

@branson

Great tip. Thanks.
George

@dave-hughes

Looks a lot like my 1953 28B with the exception that mine was Gold Plated. Lots of happy playing ahead for you, my friend.

George

@bigdub

I think you have picked a winner, Wayne.
George

@barliman2001

You are sure getting a lot of fun playing in. Good for you. If there are any videos made it would be fun to watch and hear.
George

@rowuk

What you are saying seems to make perfect sense to me. Thank you for taking the time to reply.
George

With the recent addition of the King Super 20 trumpet to my collection, I never had reason to discuss the subject of a dual bore.
The King is the only large bore horn I own, other than a Conn 5A .485 bore cornet. The King boasts (? ) a dual bore measuring .464 to .468. The King takes a little more effort to play than my other ( mostly Medium Large Bore ) trumpets, but not in a significant way.
So the question is, Why A Dual Bore ? Does a dual bore make a large bore a little easier to play than a normal large bore trumpet ? Since I don't own another normal large bore to compare the King to, I have no way to know the answer to my question.

George

@barliman2001

Just went to that website and it was truly amazing. A trip there would be something you would never forget.

And as for Sicily, well I have never been there but I have an Italian penpal who spends quite a bit of time there and she has sent me many videos and pictures, especially of the Lecara Friddi municipality where she and some friends are involved in restoring the Sinatra home where Frank's father was born and raised, as well as adding a Sinatra museum and foundation. Pictures of the countryside and seaside are breathtaking.
George

@barliman2001

Wow, sounds like you had a great time. That's marvelous.

George

@rowuk

Those are two good reasons for any problems you may be having, sir.
Right now I am trying to play on only 2 front teeth when my embouchure was used to much more than that, so I am now dealing with a cranky embouchure. Once I have the dental work done at least I will be playing with a new partial that hooks on to exixting teeth to keep it in place, and I am already used to that. But another change for the embouchure. Oh, well it will all work out.
George

Well after a visit with my dentist I discovered that I will not be reduced to playing with a full lower denture. She can save the two existing teeth, replace the crown I lost and I'll end up with a new partial to give me a full set of teeth to play with.\ in my lower jaw. Hip, Hip, Hooray !!!

Turns out my dentist is also a musician and she understood my problems immediately.
George

@kehaulani

Thanks, lots to think about there. As for pressure, my second time back, playing with as little pressure as possible was my main goal and I feel I pretty well achieved that. A good example is how I hold the trumpet with my left hand. I don't grip the valve casing but rather just let the horn rest over my forefinger and thumb and my right hand floats above the valve tops, including pinkie.

Anyway, to answer your question, I play some pretty tough material at the band and want to continue that if I can.

I am also familiar with Chet Baker's plight and what he did.

The concern I have is will the lower plate move while I am playing. I'm hoping someone who is in this position will post something useful here.

Thanks, kehaulani,
George

I have no trouble playing with a full upper denture, and a partial lower, but I am starting to have problems with what's left of my own lower teeth and may be looking at a full lower denture.

The question is, could I continue to play trumpet with the addition of a full lower ? Anyone here have experience in this category ?

George

@kehaulani

I wonder what would happen if the stripper is dancing too close to the trumpet player? YIKES

George

The 28b is rare indeed. I owned a 1952 gold plate 28B and played it between 1953 and 1965, sold it when I quit playing in late 1965 and have been kicking my ass ever since.
I have seen a few in poor condition and the expense of re-furbishing was more than the horn was worth. But about 3 years ago Trent Austin at ACB had a 1952 re-furbished one that was in showroom condition but it was sold before I could even make an offer.
Good luck in your search, Dave,. I might add that I have a 1999 Conn Vintage 1 in my collection and I love it almost as much as I loved the 28B. The Vintage 1 may have been modeled after the 28B. If you can't find a 28B you may want to try a Vintage one, if, and that is a mighty big IF, you can find one. It too is rare.
George

@ssmith1226

Thanks, Steve. That was quite interesting.
George

@bigdub
I get what you are saying, Wayne. I am one of those players who don't look like they are playing. I use only the tension necessary to get the job done. And if I can't hit a high note easily, I drop an octave.
George

@dr-go

I Only Have Eyes For You ...
Good one, Doc. It will likely be 4 weeks by the time I am able to play the way I usually do.
George

@rowuk

As usual, Robin, all good advice and I will definitely keep your words in mind.

George