With regard to my Miyashiro, I’m happy to report that my local shop (the one from which the horn was purchased) has sent the horn to Yamaha to have the lead pipe replaced under warranty.
It will be interesting to see what it looks like when it comes back. I assume they will not re-lacquer the entire horn after the new lead pipe is brazed/soldered on.
-TJ
Yes, I recall your previous Committee that you sold because I reached out to you to see if it was available, but you’d already sold it.
What did Osmun do to your horn? Did they shorten the 3rd valve slide? I read a bit about how they believe that it’s too long which causes intonation issues.
-TJ
@Kehaulani said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@tjveloce said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@Kehaulani said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@tjveloce said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@Kehaulani Whatcha got there brother? = )
Sorry, I don't understand the question.
I meant “tell us about that horn.”
Thanks. Nothing much to tell, really. I found on eBay what seemed like a closet horn and sent it to Osmun Music to examine and repair anything they might discover, which they did. The horn is a sweety. Plays well.
I've already bought and had reconditioned and sold a previous Committee. Horn safari. Big mistake. I'm going to hold onto this one.
@Kehaulani said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@tjveloce said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@Kehaulani Whatcha got there brother? = )
Sorry, I don't understand the question.
I meant “tell us about that horn.”
-TJ
@Bob-Pixley said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant:
@tjveloce said in The new Martin Committee "thread" from a TM emigrant: ...Oh, by the way, I found a woman who can do the engraving through Robb Stewart, and I spoke with her.
So who's freshening up the engraving? Is Sherry Huntley still doing small jobs on the side?
She did my Committee quickly and with great finesse.
Her email address is artisticengraver@sbcglobal.net
-TJ
@Kehaulani Whatcha got there brother? = )
-TJ
@Kehaulani said in Hip-Bone & Wayne Bergeron About High Notes:
He says the high notes do not come from the oral cavity's shape but from air compression. But what is compression?
I can’t play high at all. On a good day I can squeeze out a D. My understanding of compression is that it is the air behind your embouchure, and in to the mouthpiece being “compressed” which is to say that it’s forced at high velocity through a small aperture, which is a combination of lips taut so that they vibrate at a high frequency, which is is amplified, or encouraged, by a mouthpiece that aids that “compression.”
-TJ
Thank you for the information and the advice.
-TJ
@Trumpetsplus said in Yamaha Miyashiro with red rot:
One of the processes in manufacture is dipping the horn in Formic acid to soften any excess solder, making it easier to buff away. I don't know if Yamaha do this as they use lead free solder. If the immersion time is too long the Formic acid can challenge yellow brass enough to increase the chances of premature de-zincification (red rot). Speak to a Yamaha rep or contact your nearest Atelier.
@Kehaulani Thanks for the advice. I will see what I can learn.
-TJ
I bought my Miyashiro model from a friend who bought it virtually new in 2017. It’s my daily horn, the one I play with the big band. During a recent cleaning I noticed a deposit in the lead pipe which I couldn’t clean out with my flex brush. A few days later I noticed the tell-tale signs of red rot on the outside of the lead pipe, just opposite the deposit.
I’m surprised that this has manifested so early in the horn’s life. I’ve never had a horn with red rot in my entire life, and all of the other horns in my closet are extremely old. The horn has been exceptionally well cared for, and not subjected to any circumstances that I can think of which would contribute to this condition. A friend told me that this was known to be an occasional problem with these horns, but again, I’m surprised.
I’ve contacted my local Yamaha reseller to see about ordering a replacement lead pipe. The lead pipe is still air tight and it likely has a lot of life left in it, but I love the horn and want to make sure I can get a replacement while they’re available.
In the mean time I guess I’ll have to play my Committee. Boo boo. = )
-TJ
I saw Arturo last fall and believe that he’s now playing Van Laar, also with the cigar wrapper (Fuente) bracelet hanging off the bell.
-the CG
I also have an Adams F2, a tall horn as was mentioned. It fits in my Cronkite triple trumpet case with one other horn, but it’s a bit tight. I wouldn’t travel with it, but it’s ok in my truck on the way to and from rehearsal.
I have a ProTec Flugelhorn/Trumpet case works very well with the Adams and either my Miyashiro or Committee and the risk of damage is a lot lower. It’s just not quite as easy to carry.
-the Chief Gearhead
The Committee has no third valve tuning slide stop. What are you using to keep your slide from falling out when it’s not in your hands, for example, on a stand while you’re playing your flugelhorn?
the Chief Gearhead
I'm curious if there's interest in a Martin Committee tee-shirt. I bought a Benge shirt (pictured below) from a guy who had them made for a Facebook page and thought it would be cool to make one for our favorite horn. I don't know if the Deluxe engraving could be used, but even just the standard late model Martin engraving would be cool. I like minimalism so it could just be that.
Thoughts?
-the ChiefGearhead
@Steve-Davis said in Martin Committee Club:
Greetings everyone!
I see that my original thread from Trumpetmaster for Martin Committee Club has indeed survived.
Great to see you all here.Steve Davis
Steve,
Likewise! Now if only we could curate all that great content (and photos) from those hundreds of posts. = (
-the Chief Gearhead
A friend of mine was just gifted a Cornet which has the word "Carlton" engraved on the bell. It came in a Blessing case. I have never heard of Colton and thought maybe he meant "Holton" but he sent this photo.
Anyone know what this is?
-the CG
I didn't see a date stamp on the Martin page but I don't recall seeing it last time I visited which was only a few months ago. I read somewhere (here?) that Kanstul could not find a buyer and that someone bought the tooling, but it wasn't Martin.
Regardless, I have not played later era Committees but I have read that a lot did change and that the horns, while still of high quality, lost some of the signature sound. With that, it's hard for me to imagine that the new Martins would measure up to the original.
-tj
So why do my photos keep appearing "faded"? I have made them under 200K but they show up not in full color.
-tj
