2007 Eclipse Contest! - Page 3

Alex Yates · 02-02-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

The Eclipse configuration with a tuning bell and no tuning slide after the leadpipe makes sense.

Just to dispell a myth, since many folks have not actually held an Eclipse in their hands nor seen one in person. It is NOT a tunable bell. REPEAT: IT IS NOT A TUNABLE BELL. The rear crook is where the tuning slide is, then there is a brace attached to a brass "sleeve" of sorts - one end is the tuning slide receiver and the other end is where the bell is attached. At no time time does the bell move on these horns. I just had to clarify this because I have repeatedly read on the boards that folks are under the impression these horns use a tunable bell configuration. I assure you, that is not the case.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.....

ECLIPSE CONTEST!!!

Alex Yates · 02-02-2007, 11:52 AM

Since we are sharing pictures, here are my three babies, about to be four with addition of my cornet. (L to R MS, LBMR C, MR)

6pk · 02-02-2007, 12:36 PM

Well I was just about to make moves to purchase a C off him maybe I'll save myself for the contest!, Hey Alex do you have the ML or L C?

Best

Jon

Alex Yates · 02-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Hey Jon! It is Large bore with an MR bell.

Tootsall · 02-02-2007, 01:00 PM

To add to what Alex said about Leigh's design vs "tuneable bell"... you'll note that (all?) tuneable bells also have a "regular" tuning slide (either regular or "reverse") between the leadpipe and the 3rd valve. Not so with Leigh's ... one continuous run of tubing from the venturi all the way to the valve casing ferrule. That really seems to add to the stability of the individual notes and their accurate placement with the total elimination of the "internal bore steps" that would otherwise exist.

And, unless the Eclipse has had the Will Spencer modification which allows for quick bell switching, the bell is solidly attached to the valve block/lead pipe rather than being "clamped". No worries about the relative "fragility" of regular "tuning bells".

natetpt · 02-02-2007, 01:23 PM

OH JOY OF JOYS!!! I was hoping the competition was gonna be back soon!! I didnt get around to entering last time, definatly going to make time for it this year

tpter1 · 02-02-2007, 04:54 PM

Oh, Alex...that photo makes me drool...those are beautiful trumpets!

Get in it folks...Leigh's horns are not to be missed..they play as beautiful as they look.

frank · 02-02-2007, 05:52 PM

Eclipse contest? Fun, fun, fun!

Hey Alex, time to add a "little" baby and a "big" baby to the collection?

Clarence · 02-02-2007, 07:16 PM

BOY aLEX A BET YOUR LAYING DOWN SOME SERIOUS SMACK WIT DEM BABY,SEE THAT,S WHY I LOVE ALEX.......SHE,S A RIDE OR DIE CHICK FOR SURE!

eclipse trumpets · 02-02-2007, 07:18 PM

Hi All

No i am not dead! as a few people have mentioned via the web.

I am still alive and kicking and eager to give away an instrument to the person with the best entry for this years, Trumpetmaster/ Eclipse contest.

Rules and regs will be forthcoming (be patient please)

Eclipse are doing it a little different this year as far as the prize is concerned.
We will show you the prize at the start of the contest rather than make it after.
We are extremely busy at the moment with ongoing orders of the Eclipse range which is why i have not been able to post at all.

I would like to thank Trumpetmaster for being so patient with me and allowing me to continue this contest on their site! THANKYOU

I have spoken to the powers that be at Trumpetmaster and explained that the prize and the rules will be up in around 2 to 3 weeks time.By then i will have finished the prize.

As usual i wish each and every one of you the very best of luck.
Please do enter as everyone stands the same chance of winning! it has always only been about having some fun and if you search back into the history of the contest i think you will see that we have had just that.

Best Wishes to all, and glad to be back

Leigh

02-02-2007, 11:52 AM	#22 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Since we are sharing pictures, here are my three babies, about to be four with addition of my cornet. (L to R MS, LBMR C, MR)

02-02-2007, 12:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
6pk New Friend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 44	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Well I was just about to make moves to purchase a C off him maybe I'll save myself for the contest!, Hey Alex do you have the ML or L C? Best Jon

02-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Hey Jon! It is Large bore with an MR bell.

02-02-2007, 01:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! To add to what Alex said about Leigh's design vs "tuneable bell"... you'll note that (all?) tuneable bells also have a "regular" tuning slide (either regular or "reverse") between the leadpipe and the 3rd valve. Not so with Leigh's ... one continuous run of tubing from the venturi all the way to the valve casing ferrule. That really seems to add to the stability of the individual notes and their accurate placement with the total elimination of the "internal bore steps" that would otherwise exist. And, unless the Eclipse has had the Will Spencer modification which allows for quick bell switching, the bell is solidly attached to the valve block/lead pipe rather than being "clamped". No worries about the relative "fragility" of regular "tuning bells".

02-02-2007, 01:23 PM	#26 (permalink)
natetpt New Friend Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangor Co. Down N. Ireland Posts: 32	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! OH JOY OF JOYS!!! I was hoping the competition was gonna be back soon!! I didnt get around to entering last time, definatly going to make time for it this year

02-02-2007, 04:54 PM	#27 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Oh, Alex...that photo makes me drool...those are beautiful trumpets! Get in it folks...Leigh's horns are not to be missed..they play as beautiful as they look. __________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

02-02-2007, 05:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
frank Piano User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 423	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Eclipse contest? Fun, fun, fun! Hey Alex, time to add a "little" baby and a "big" baby to the collection? __________________ Last edited by frank; 02-02-2007 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Chuck told me to show you these pics...

02-02-2007, 07:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 769	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! BOY aLEX A BET YOUR LAYING DOWN SOME SERIOUS SMACK WIT DEM BABY,SEE THAT,S WHY I LOVE ALEX.......SHE,S A RIDE OR DIE CHICK FOR SURE! __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless Last edited by Clarence; 02-02-2007 at 07:18 PM.

02-02-2007, 07:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
eclipse trumpets Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 417	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest! Hi All No i am not dead! as a few people have mentioned via the web. I am still alive and kicking and eager to give away an instrument to the person with the best entry for this years, Trumpetmaster/ Eclipse contest. Rules and regs will be forthcoming (be patient please) Eclipse are doing it a little different this year as far as the prize is concerned. We will show you the prize at the start of the contest rather than make it after. We are extremely busy at the moment with ongoing orders of the Eclipse range which is why i have not been able to post at all. I would like to thank Trumpetmaster for being so patient with me and allowing me to continue this contest on their site! THANKYOU I have spoken to the powers that be at Trumpetmaster and explained that the prize and the rules will be up in around 2 to 3 weeks time.By then i will have finished the prize. As usual i wish each and every one of you the very best of luck. Please do enter as everyone stands the same chance of winning! it has always only been about having some fun and if you search back into the history of the contest i think you will see that we have had just that. Best Wishes to all, and glad to be back Leigh __________________ Eclipse Trumpets Eclipsetrumpets.com

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