Posts made by J. Jericho

Let's take a drive down memory lane in my:

Well, I've liked her since I stumbled across the 3-trumpet video years ago. She has an abundance of enthusiasm about showing people that you sometimes are limited only by your imagination, and she makes it fun.

@smokey7722 Olds made durable instruments, and those in good condition are still available. Just look for good valves and few dents, and you'll be OK. Expect to pay a minimum of $450 to redo the valves; more is probably more realistic these days.

1972 was the beginning of the end for the company. Seven years later, they were history. Read about it here: http://rouses.net/trumpet/OlsonOldsHistory.html . Quality, which had been outstanding, gradually deteriorated during this time period, and instruments made then relied upon design to sustain the brand. Good horns were still possible, but so were not-so-good ones.

If you're not familiar with Olds Central http://rouses.net/trumpet/olds.htm , you now have a wealth of information at your disposal.

I just remembered Kessler & Sons https://www.kesslerandsons.com . They had an association with Tony Scodwell for a while; I don't know if they still do; I don't get out to Las Vegas as often as I used to.

The tricolor Olds Special was and is an underrated horn. If playing one suits you (remember that one man's steak is another man's tripe, and vice versa), you need look no further. It will do what you ask of it, albeit with a slightly brighter timbre than is generally fashionable now, easily adjusted by using a deeper mouthpiece.

Here are my estimations (not pontifications) of Olds trumpets:

Ambassador - Some are competent; many more are crappy.

Pinto - An odd, ultimately unsuccessful experiment in unconventional design.

Special - Underrated; slightly bright sound. Because of its price bracket and pre-tritone marketing when new, it was presumed to be one step up from a basic trumpet. In reality this was a mighty big step.

Studio - A magic trumpet for some, it produces a unique lyrical sound. If your sound is bright, it will project brightness; if your sound is dark, it will project darkness. As with the Special, players have been discovering its virtues within the past few years, driving prices up. The later nickel-silver plated Studio is acknowledged to have been change for the sake of change. Not considered an improvement. Quite the opposite, although some players are happy with theirs.

Super - Most owners will not sell theirs for any amount of money, period. A good, generic sound. A horn with no vices.

Recording - A legendary trumpet for many. An odd setup that works well for some players. Flexible and versatile; there are few other trumpets that play better, but they do exist.

Opera - If you can play a cavernous mouthpiece, you will overcome its bright timbre and produce an awesome, gorgeous, incomparable sound.

Mendez - Speaking of bright-sounding trumpets, the Mendez also has a unique timbre, putting it in the same category as the Olds Studio, Olds Opera, and Conn Connstellation in the sense that these four horns have a sound specific to each model; they do not necessarily sound like one another. FWIW - the Mendez and the Connstellation were both manufactured in long cornet versions, too, which have the appearance of their trumpet counterparts and have a distinct, cornet sound.

Super Recording - The Holy Grail for aficionados with a willingness to spend the money it takes to acquire one. YMMV.

Olds deliberately designed each instrument they manufactured for eye appeal, and there is eye candy to be found in their entire lineup. The subtle benefit of this is that you want to take it out of the case often, which leads to more practice, which leads, hopefully, to more competence.

Also, when Sonic is used in conjunction with an Olds model, it refers to the method of bell production, not any specific sound or playing characteristic, although it could be argued that marketing at the time was designed to mislead potential buyers into thinking that it did.

@ssmith1226 said in Some good...."non-trumpeting" music :

https://www.musicradar.com/news/la-based-musician-turns-golden-gate-bridge-into-worlds-largest-wind-instrument

"... engineers are currently working on a solution to silence the bridge, permanently." When they're done with that, they can get to work on silencing surf on beaches.

Here's another one:

@georgeb I'd say that his interview skills are on par with his other abilities. He certainly knew how to make her reach deep inside for answers to his questions. Wynton really makes people not only think, but also enables them to discover things about themselves that they hadn't considered before.

I just finished watching this:

@newell-post Duh! I was so distracted by the photos that I missed the title.

hrgrapevine.com

Have you looked here https://www.buescherloyalist.com/index.html already?

@flugelgirl Exceptional! The depth of the engraving and the condition of the horn and the case are remarkable. You mention "... a higher key...". Just out of curiosity, what key does it play in?

That is an enjoyable read.

@ssmith1226 said in Artist on BOARD:

@bigdub said in Artist on BOARD:

Believe it or not, I have finally realized and have to concede that I have a bit of difficulty recognizing the difference between very dark blue and black. It has come up several times only recently but I would describe something as “black” and have everyone else who looks at it say, no, it’s dark blue!

I may have a solution to your dilemma. Go to YouTube and search for “Marcus Pincus the Tailor”. Choose the video called “The Tailor”. If you search specifically for “The Tailor” other videos will show up first.
If you watch this video, the comparative method solving your visual problem will be obvious. I am not posting it directly due to a language issue near the very end. If you are offended by crude language, in this case one word beginning with the 6th letter of the alphabet, then please don’t watch it. The below is a screen shot of the appearance of the video on YouTube. It is not a video link.
Thanks, and I hope it helps, or at least makes you smile.

I recommend watching this video to the very end, past the credits.

@dr-go Now that's a biting comment.

@dr-go You're confusing The Scream, by Munch, with The Bark, which is what a Spaniel might do when it wants to munch.

@ssmith1226 Interesting images. I found these:

pinterest.com

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@richard-iii said in H.N. White Silver Tone Cornet Mouthpiece @j-jericho said in H.N. White Silver Tone Cornet Mouthpiece:

Further there is a bit more mass in the cup area.

Yes; it has a smooth appearance somewhat similar to an Olds and a Bach Megatone, only less bulky.