Posts made by SSmith1226

@J-Jericho
After watching this documentary I have developed a tremendous amount of admiration and appreciation of what he accomplished.
At age 90 (on March 31) he is still performing.
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I just watched this fascinating BBC Documentary featuring Herb Alpert. It’s about 1 hr long, but at least in my experience, was well worth the investment of time.

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@Bb-Brass
Unfortunately GeorgeB passed away in 2023.
Below is a link to his obituary. He was a very nice gentleman as well as a frequent and relevant contributor to this site. He has been missed.

https://eaglesfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1444/George-Bellefontaine/obituary.html

@Dale-Proctor
Excellent points- 7FL & Bach 7 is a deep cup. Agree with your analysis, probably a cornet mouthpiece.

@Newell-Post

The following site addresses the differences in the various Flugelhorn Shank sizes and gives a list of the various brands of Flugelhorns that use each shank size. You have a Small Morse, or Bach Shank, which would explain your ill fitting mouthpiece.

https://bobreeves.com/blog/the-ultimate-flugelhorn-mouthpiece-shank-guide/

While traveling in Oamaru, New Zealand, I stumbled on this mounted underwater photograph taken by artist Maclean Barker. The canvas was already mounted on a wood frame. The gallery would not ship it to the United States, so I was unable to purchase it. I thought some of you might find it interesting. Does anyone want to identify the make and model?

Speaking of AI….

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@administrator said in Vuvuzela:

Are these instruments made in Venevuvuzela?

Maracas, Venevuvuzela

@J-Jericho said in Vuvuzela:

Interesting. I always thought these resembled the smaller of Tutankhamen's trumpets, and now we hear something similar with more contemporary music. I suppose that intonation in the first video suffers due to the tongue-in-cheek method, whereas the second is very nicely done.

I agree completely. As well, the Vuvuzela is a plastic version of animal horns such as the Shofar and African Kudu Horn.

Good news!!! When I directed the above post to my friend J.R., and asked whether he would object to his name being used, he answered, “Why not. My reputation is already trashed”. Therefore, we should all thank Jeffrey Roth of Miami for bringing the Vuvuzela to light, and invite him to become an active member of this forum!

A friend of mine, and fellow trumpet player, who is from Miami, just shared this breakthrough video with me introducing me to the Vuvuzela. I assure you that this is not X Rated, even though it sounds like it should be! It is a Bb instrument popularized in South Africa, used primarily for cheering in soccer stadiums. It also has tremendous potential for legitimate performances.
The first video is an introductory video, while the second is a complete Vuvuzela Quartet performance. I am greatly indebted my good friend, J. R.. I have used his initials only, in order to protect his privacy. If his true identity were made public, the overwhelming response would never allow him to have peace in his private life. Incidentally, there are surprisingly many boutique manufacturers of Vuvuzelas. When I searched Vuvuzela on Amazon, I stopped counting after the 71st listing.

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@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