Posts made by SSmith1226

@barliman2001 said in Christmas stand-in...:

Just got a call from a choir conductor... he needs me as second trumpet in Mozart's Piccolomini Mass on Christmas Day...
modern, well-heated church, playing in the organ loft (civvies permitted)... so all the plans of spending Christmas Day with my mother-in-law went overboard - no turkey for me!

Tough choice!
Mother-in-law

                             vs

                                   Gig

@robertwerntz said in Bach AP 190 S Piccolo Trumpet:

@SSmith1226 well thats great news - sell now to avoid the old joke about not wanting our wives to sell the stuff for what we tell told we paid for the stuff LOL

This is not a joke! This is a real concern!

@administrator said in Doubling on alto trombone:

Which reminds me....Maynard had some kind of frankenhorn with both a slide and valves. Anybody remember what this thing was called?

It was a “FireBird”, Holton ST303. You can buy one from Gamin Brass on eBay for $14,000, or Berkley Winds, a Chinese brand, makes a facsimile that on eBay for $1250. A friend of mine has the Berkley model but pointed out to me that it’s trombone slide was also the tuning slide, therefore not very practical.

For sale is a Schlub Brassworks Top Action Rotary Valve Bb Flugelhorn finished in clear lacquer and engraved. It includes two mouth pipes, a Wolfpack Case, and both a Warburton 2FL G, and a Warburton 2FL B mouthpiece. I am the original owner. It has minimal playing time and is in mint condition. In Raw Brass a new Schlub Brassworks Flugelhorn costs $4500. Lacquer, engraving, case and mouthpieces brings the brand new cost to at least $6500. This instrument, including the above is offered at $4,000. This advertisement will be removed on January 16, 2025. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 305 664-7296 or at SSmith1226@aol.com

Offered for sale is a Stomvi VRII C Trumpet finished in Silver Plate. I am not the original owner and have minimally played it. There are no cosmetic or mechanical issues that I am aware of. The Stomvi C VRII, unlike the Bb model, only comes with one tuning slide. There is no mouthpiece or case included. The price of $1850 includes shipping within the Continental United States. This advertisement will be removed on January 16, 2025. Call or text me at 305 664-7296, or email me at SSmith1226@aol.com for more information.

Offered for sale is a Stomvi VRII Lightweight Big Bell Bb Trumpet finished in Silver Plate. New, these trumpets list for $3775, and sell for $3475. I am the second owner and have minimally played it. There are no cosmetic or mechanical issues that I am aware of. This horn comes with two tuning slides. There is no mouthpiece or case included. The price of $1950 includes shipping within the Continental United States. This advertisement will be removed on January 16, 2025. Call or text me at 305 664-7296 or email me at SSmith1226@aol.com for more information.

Offered for sale is a Flip Oakes Wild Thing Triple Shepherd’s Crook Cornet with a Copper Bell. It is in pristine condition with no obvious cosmetic or mechanical issues. Included is an extra tuning slide, a Flip Oakes 1X Cornet Mouthpiece, a Curry 1DC Cornet Mouthpiece, and the original case in excellent condition.
These cornets are no longer made and are very rare. I am the original owner. This Cornet is lightly played. Price is $3850 and includes shipping in the Continental United States. Contact me at 305 664-7296 (text and phone) or SSmith1226@aol.com for any questions. This listing will be removed on January 16, 2025.

For sale is a Custom Adams A4-LT, with a ML Bore, Shepherd’s Crook, Sterling Silver Bell, Saturn Water Keys, green inlays, and Adams Gard Bag.
New, this trumpet would cost around $5,900 plus tax and shipping. Tax in my community on a new horn would add an additional $385 and insured shipping, approximately $150. Thus this horn new might cost more than $6300. This horn is in immaculate condition, very lightly used, and with no cosmetic or functional issues. It is being offered for $3950 which includes shipping within the continental United States. I will keep this horn available for sale until January 16. At that point the listing will be removed. For further information, contact me, call or text me at 305 664-7296, or email at SSmith1226@aol.com

@robertwerntz said in Bach AP 190 S Piccolo Trumpet:

Wow you are selling a lot of stuff - your health ok? Praying...

Thank you for your concern and prayers! My health is fine. My collection, however, is much larger than my capacity to play all the instruments, and most of these wonderful instruments are sitting in closets collecting dust. There are more listings to come since these initial four are just the “tip of the iceberg”!

For Sale is a very lightly used Gold Plated Schagerl Killer Queen Flugelhorn with Top Action Rotary Valves, in immaculate condition. There are no dents, scratches, or imperfections. The matt / scratch gold plate finish is 100%. There are no issues that I am aware of.
Brand new,this horn costs $7490 plus tax and shipping. In my community 6.5% sales tax would be an additional $487. This is your opportunity to purchase this horn for $5,800 which includes shipping in the Continental United States, saving you over $2,200.
Case and mouthpiece are not included.
Contact me at SSmith1226@aol.com or 305 664-7296 if you have any questions.
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For Sale is a very lightly used “Horsdorf Heavy” Gold Plated Schagerl Ganschhorn with a 137 mm bell and Top Action Rotary Valves, in immaculate condition. There are no dents, scratches, or imperfections. The matt gold plate finish is 100%. There are no issues that I am aware of.
Brand new,this horn costs $7285 plus tax and shipping. In my community 6.5% sales tax would be an additional $474. This is your opportunity to purchase this horn for $5,700, which includes shipping in the Continental United States, saving you over $2,100.
Case and mouthpiece are not included.
Contact me at SSmith1226@aol.com or 305 664-7296 if you have any questions.

It is the one you tried out when I brought it to Vienna.

For Sale is an AP 190S Bach Artisan, very lightly played, Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet, in Silver Plate, with both Trumpet and Cornet Shank Mouthpipes for Bb and A (total of 4), both Brass and Plastic Valve Guides, and original case, all in immaculate condition. Mouthpiece is not included. New, this would cost over $4,800. I am asking $3,850.
According to Bach:
“Description
No other brand evokes more passion, loyalty, and respect than Bach Stradivarius. Exceptional tonal color, balanced response, and superb projection are the hallmarks of designs by Vincent Bach. Carrying on the legacy and true to the vision of the master craftsman, the makers of today's Bach Stradivarius proudly introduce the Artisan Collection. Skillfully handcrafted, Artisan culminates in a unique blend of classic design, elegant styling, and the signature Bach sound. Whether a passionate enthusiast or performing artist, experience The Artisan Collection and discover the Artisan within.
Specifications
Key of A/Bb
.450” bore
4” diameter one-piece hand-hammered long yellow brass bell with flat rim
Special acoustic bell treatment
Enhanced radius ferrules
4 Monel pistons
2 sets of valve guides - brass/plastic
Set of 4 mouthpipes includes both trumpet and cornet shank mouthpiece receivers
3rd slide ring
Deluxe engraving
Silver Plate Finish
C190P deluxe case
No mouthpiece”
You can contact me at 305 664-7296 or SSmith1226@aol.com for further information.

For sale is a rare opportunity to purchase a minimally played, Bb Stomvi Titan Corno da Caccia with a copper bell, case,
and two mouthpieces. I am asking $4,950. New, the cost of this combination is over $6,000.
I purchased it directly from Stomvi in Valencia, Spain as a demonstrator. At the time of purchase there was a small, functionally inconsequential, “ding” in the lead pipe just prior to entering the first valve. This is pictured below. There are no other cosmetic issues that I am aware of. It came with a case, Corno da Caccia mouthpiece (Stomvi 2C), and I have added a Stomvi 7C to this.
According to Stomvi, the “Stomvi Titan Corno da Caccia was designed for the soloists that demands excellence and quality. It offers the player an alternative choice for pieces like the Concerto in Eb Major by J.B. Neruda or the post horn solo in Mahler 3.
The Stomvi Titan Corno da Caccia is great for:
-Classical Solos
-Symphony and Chamber Orchestra
The Titan Corno da caccia has a lush beautiful sound, is extremely centered, has outstanding intonation and is even in all registers with excellent response. This instrument is a soloists dream offering an excellent tonal alternative when selecting solo literature. It’s detachable bell design lets the individual select the tone color and playability that is best suited for them”. I have also used it for Jazz. Demonstrations of the Stomvi Titan Corno da Caccia can be found on YouTube by searching “Stomvi Corno da Caccia”.
Contact me at SSmith1226@aol.com or 305 664-7296 for more information.

T’is The Season….

@Anthony-Lenzo said in Jack Shelton:

@Anthony-Lenzo Hey thanks for the clip lot of ego out there haha

Ego?
How many trumpet players does it take to change a light bulb?
Just one. He holds it in place and the whole world revolves around him.
Five. One to put it in, and four to talk about how much better they could have done it.
Five. One to change the bulb and four to contemplate how Louis Armstrong would have done it.

@Anthony-Lenzo said in Jack Shelton:

….Anyway I saw Jack Shelton on Merv Griffith one night and they had Jon Faddas on ..so Mr.Faddas plays a solo and all,and Merv was a Jackass that night and turns to Jack and says "How come you don't play like Jon.I could see Jack get annoyed at Merv for that wise remark .Just wasn't nice.

Here’s the segment. Jack Sheldon, who was put on the spot, did a great job of spontaneously defending his abilities in this otherwise high probability embarrassing situation.
Youtube Video

I’m a neophyte at this, probably not much more advanced than you, so take what I have to say with a grain of salt. What I have personally found to be extremely helpful in the “self taught” aspect of my journey, besides listening to accomplished musicians, studying theory, ect.,is playing along with iReal Pro as my rhythm section. There are over a thousand “standards” programmed into it, and you’d can create your own accompaniment (chord changes) in any key, tempo, and rhythm that you want. I have found that very helpful, especially in working out solos on Big Band Charts. I suspect that there are other “Band In A Box” apps that are similar.
I have also found a music transcription program to be very helpful in writing down, developing, annd editing my ideas.
Good luck with your journey!

@Gendreauj said in St. James Infirmary:

Looking for a book that contains St.James Infirmary, other songs of that era and genre.

The Creole Jazz Band Fake book, available as a free download has what you are looking for. It is available for Bb, C, Eb, Bass Cleff, etc. If you can’t find this on line, contact me with a private message including your email address, and I will send it to you.