Posts made by Shepherds_Crook

@Dr-GO still remember how geeked I was when Tom Green sent that picture to me after refinishing that axe. What a beauty!!

My first ‘real’ trumpet was a SEV purchased new in 1976 and used as my main Bb axe until 2004. I once owned a magnificent 90PB ‘Power Bore’ already pictured in this thread. I also has a 3850 cornet and an Edwards Gen 3-X. I’ve totally enjoyed all my past Getzen horns and would love to have the new 900 pictured just before my post. I just don’t need a closet full of horns, so I have thinned the heard. If I only had 1 Horn and it was any of the Getzen product I have previously owned, I would be a happy camper.

@Dr-GO ‘the One’ looks good... but watch for a trumpet instructor correcting your cross-leg posture!

@Dr-GO can hardly wait!

@Dr-GO

Hi Gary, Sorry for delay ... I haven’t been here for a while.

My custom A4 LT-S is a ML bore. I think it plays more open than most ML horns, but I don’t get wasted on it like I did on my first A4 which was L .470 bore. I’m still fresh on it now after 3 hour gigs, and just love the way it plays.

Bottom line, you need to play it. Hopefully we can hang soon.

@grune I owned a CB Balanced. Loved the tone and how it felt in my hands, but the blow was a tad tighter than I prefer, especially as I played in higher range. Bottom line = I then sold it.

I have a custom Adams A4 LT that was made for me with a red brass bell and 5.5" flair. It isn't as heavy as the standard A4 ... but is not balanced. I will play the A3 Fulcrum and others at ITG and decide which axe will escort me home.

Canceled

I was so geeked that ITG 2020 will be back in Columbus, OH this May.

These are on my radar:

ACB Coppernicus

Adams A1
Adams A2
Adams A3 Fulcrum
Adams A6
Adams A9

BAC Paseo

DeCarbo Unica

Del Quadra all

Edwards X-13

Getzen 900 DLX

Jaeger Studio

Lotus Universal
Lotus Solo

Schagerl Aglaea
Schagerl Morrison Meister
Schagerl LU5A
Schagerl Roman Empire

Anyone else planning on a trumpet safari at ITG and what are you considering?

SOLD!! Please lock thread. THX!!

Stan Kolb, President of Taylor Music, told me that Adams & Trent Austin are planning on having this new axe at ITG!

FYI, Taylor does offer a 30-day money-back-guarentee, so that is a nice trial period if you want to order one now!

@Kehaulani never heard him play a garden hose without a mouthpiece ... no one sounds good on that! Otherwise ... no.

For the fans of the Olds Recording, Adams has just released a new balanced trumpet made exclusively for Taylor Music in Aberdeen, SD with offset valves! The horn is here: http://www.1800usaband.com/products/view/7875

and ACB did a video review here:

Based on the Adams A3 model, this new 'Fulcrum' model was modified and now features Olds Recording features:

• The 2nd valve is offset to the left, for a more ergonomic hand-position.
• The entire valve-section is moved forward, to better balance the horn and to provide the performer with many hours of stress-free playing.
• The spring-return 3rd valve trigger provides smooth, easy tuning for certain 3rd-valve combination fingerings.

I am geeked by this new horn and look forward to playing it at ITG (I hope it will be there)!

The balanced aspect is cool (as long as you don't crash your mouthpiece into your chops), but I am more excited to see the offset valves! I always enjoyed playing the Recording because of this feature ... and know with the outstanding quality at Adams that this horn will be well done in every way.

How lives in SD?

The first response will be from Dr GO, I imagine = king of the Recordings!

These are $1,700 + Shipping from HornTrader. I have something else in mind that I want to purchase, so this little gem can be yours for a great price (includes shipping)!! I think this and the CarolBrass Legends 'Dizzy' are their two best playing horns. Can blend this one 'in the trumpet section' or play solo. Very versatile. I always like something that looks a little different = and this balanced beauty stands out from the B & Y crowd quite nicely.

Thanks, Gary! You have the sweetest collection of axes I know = all are '10s'!

WTS: CarolBrass CTR 8060H 'BALANCED' Trumpet in silver plate. Excellent condition. Similar look to vintage Selmers and Olds Recordings. .460 ML bore. Gold brass bell and a sterling silver lead pipe. 5" Gold brass bell with Bach 72 styled bell flair. Included case, 2 tuning slides: C and D shaped, and 2 sets of finger buttons/top and bottom valve caps: heavy (pictured) and light weight. $1,200 includes shipping CONUS. Paypal preferred. Contact me for the Paypal address or with any questions. BrassHurricane@gmail.com. Located in Cincinnati, OH USA. This is a really nice playing trumpet and the fit and finish are exceptional.

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such cool horns! I remembered seeing a college marching band in the 80's all playing that horn! enjoy!!

@Kehaulani said in The One:

@Shepherds_Crook said in The One:

you might need a 2nd Harmon/Bubble mute for that Committee ... because adjusting the cork fit it will make the fit totally different on the Recording.

Isn't that what I said?

Did you say that? I never saw it ... sorry.

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As far as ‘the one’, my Adams A4 LT-S is that to me. Ordered with the A4’s 5.5” bell in red brass (the LT comes with a 5” bell), this trumpet plays better for me than anything I’ve ever had the privilege of playing. My Marcinkiewicz is also a superb player, but the tighter wrap bothers my hands on long gigs, making the overall experience less than perfect once the gig goes beyond 2 hours. Just thankful to have some really great axes to enjoy!

you might need a 2nd Harmon/Bubble mute for that Committee ... because adjusting the cork fit it will make the fit totally different on the Recording.

@Dr-GO Eugene and Michael Denovcheck were at Cincy together. Mr D played with the CSO for 38 years until his passing in 1979. So he started there prior to EB. I wouldn’t be surprised they used similar drills, as I believe both also spent time at CCM. The question really is, who designed those drills?!!

SOLD! Lock thread, please.

@Dr-Mark Vince DiMartino had a 3 point strategy that always works = higher, faster, louder!

My only issue with the question is that ‘sonic’ could be defined by some to not include playing musically ... just getting thrilled by a screaming high trumpet note. (Remember, the audience is mostly non-musicians).

I witnessed a flawless concert by Maurice Andre in Lexington, KY in the ‘80’s that was the most amazing sonic expense I have heard. Legato tones and exquisite musicality that was stunning. It really was perfect. Not one bad note.

One of my favorite sonic moments involving me plying was when I gathered some friends to play a wedding reception for one of my best friends. Everyone was just having a great time and the guests were just having more and more fun with every song. Just a magic night that everyone there remembers as something special ... perhaps even sonic.