Topics created by TrumpetLearner

@dr-go THis is exactly the kind of thing that would be nice to see in a 'recommended' section, to let other users know where the reliable technicians can be found!

I don't know if the forum has the capability, but it would be even better if the recommendations could be pinned to a map, to easily allow forum members to find someone in their area.

So, I had my 1966 Silver Flair chemically cleaned, and the results are amazing! Big thank you to Flugelgirl for recommending that I seek out a professional, to have my trumpet chemically cleaned - I'm glad I followed your advice!

The technician that I used was Andrew Clennell, and I couldn't have been happier with the service I received. He's a great guy, and an extremely experienced musician and repairer. I highly recommend his services, if you need any brass instrument cleaned, repaired, or serviced.

www.clennellcustombrass.co.uk

I noticed that on this trumpet, the stems of the valves each have the instrument's serial number stamped on them. This is a great touch, because it allowed me to know that they were original.

I now notice that the 3rd valve slide also has the last three digits of the serial stamped on the underside. However, none of the other slides have this. So, I was wondering....does this mean the other slides may not be original? If not, why only stamp the 3rd valve slide, and not the others?

What markings does your Silver Flair have?

I finally figured this out (embarrasingly) - my topics were sorted, by default, from oldest to newest. That's why I could never see new topics I was posting!

@dr-go
No argument there, Doc, since the Phwooooooo is the method I use. But I didn't want to confuse the OP since he hasn't even made a sound on the trumpet yet. Saying T would be easier for him. Later when he has some experience, he can look at the Phhwwoooo method.

@grune

Through most of the 40s up to 1952 Harry played a variety of Selmer Paris balanced models ( I believe the last one given him was a 25A Gold Plated model ). But according to Chuck Par-Due's book HARRY JAMES Trumpet Icon Cathryn White, a daughter of the owner, convinced Harry to visit their plant and try their new models. This he did and switched to King in 1952. So he was likely playing the Selmer A25 Gold Plated model for the Movie, Young Man With A Horn.