You see, I’m the opposite. I’ll take the freezing/below freezing temperatures of Michigan over 80 degree weather any day.

If the tech is 100% responsible for the damage, then he needs to make it right...and at his cost.

I found out via a post by Steve Dillon of Dillon’s Music.

We have lost another giant.

Thanks for the great music and the inspiration Claudio.

I did not teach myself trumpet...but I used that knowledge to teach myself French horn, euphonium, piano, and various percussion instruments.

Once you have the basics, many instruments are fairly easy to pick up.

Mastery generally requires coaching though.

Yup, Arturo is a true lover of good gear!

There are many makers around the world that boast on their websites that Arturo uses their horn, mouthpiece, mute, case/bag, etc.

I’ve always liked that Arturo enjoys multiple instruments and doesn’t necessarily “promote” one brand over others. Many musicians do...and even go as far to say or imply that brand X is “better” than any other.

Arturo finds joy in any instrument that he can make music with (it seems that way at least).

If it is any indication...ACB has two of BAC’s “Paseo” trumpets listed at $3500 ($3495).

I’d be willing to bet BAC lists between that and $4000

BAC has been around for a while...not really what I would call a “new brand”.

Plus, they are top notch instrument makers. I’ve thought for a while now that they don’t quite get the recognition they should.

Everybody is of course free to share personal details of their lives...but I would personally caution against sharing full home addresses (especially with pictures) online.

DeNicola or Brent Peters?