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Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 10:54 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #10 on: 10/25/2003 at 08:33:43 »

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Guys,

This one IS a showstopper - believe me I got to play it !!!!!

Leigh has clearly sprung into action to produce an amazing design of horn, though still keeping the Eclipse concept intact.

The horn I played Thursday was still very much being built, I think I had to wait for the solder to cool down immediately before playing. As with all the other Eclpise models it's sound is fantastic. We even did a play test against a Wild Thing for a bit of topical discussion.

This horn will be a hit at the TrumpetFest - wish I could be there to see peoples faces.

Graham
Eclipse Enthusist and soon to be owner

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 10:55 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #11 on: 10/25/2003 at 10:20:25 »

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OMG, Leigh! You are the bomb. What an amazing looking horn. How in the world do you do it? Now I can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of adding an Eclipse cornet to my arsenal (if someone gets his arse in gear... we'll blame the delay on John, of course!), but now that I've seen this, I think I'm in love.
Meg

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 10:56 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #12 on: 10/28/2003 at 10:32:03 »

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Hey, I'm busy badgering Leigh about the flugel... you can badger him after I'm done.
Haha
-J
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Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:00 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #13 on: 10/28/2003 at 22:03:41 »

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Graham,

The pics look awesome! You played it in raw brass, huh? You should see it now! It will be a "showstopper" for sure!

Best always,
Bruce

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:01 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #14 on: 10/29/2003 at 06:33:28 »

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Someone want to send me some pictures of this horn?

Thanks,

Liad Bar-EL

mailto:Wheat_Grass_Juice@hotmail.com

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:02 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #15 on: 10/29/2003 at 11:44:38 »

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Hi, Liad!

Thank you very much, for your interest in the Eclipse "Showstopper" trumpet! I can only tell you, at this point, that it's a HOT horn! If it doesn't sell here, Leigh McKinney has already mentioned that he has a buyer for it, in the U.K..

I would be delighted to send you pictures, on Sunday, following Saturday's Northern Brass Trumpetfest, in Melrose, Massachusetts. I have promised Leigh to keep it "under wraps" until the unveiling.

Best always,
Bruce

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:02 PM

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« Reply #16 on: 10/31/2003 at 20:50:00 »

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Bruce,
Nice avatar!!!

Tim

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:03 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #17 on: 11/02/2003 at 00:05:17 »

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Just a quick note to say "Thanks!" to Leigh, and John, for going the extra mile on this one!

Pictures don't do the horn justice... It IS stunning!

Maybe Castle Bravo can post a link to the pics, as soon as he returns from Hamberg. Thanks, Gary!

Best always,
Bruce

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 11:04 PM

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Re: Eclipse Showstopper!
« Reply #18 on: 11/02/2003 at 06:46:44 »

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Liad, and others have asked for Spec's on the "Eclipse Showstopper" trumpet.

A Heavy Large Red Brass Bell was used, and it was finished in 24KT Goldplate. Its bracing, and design are quite unique, and very functional. The horn's response and slotting are incredible, with a lush warm sound, with great presence. The craftsmanship, as always... SUPERB! Everything First Class Brass!!!

Best always,
Bruce

Bruce Lee · 11-13-2003, 01:15 PM

This "review" was written by a TPIN poster. It's nice to see such positive remarks following a Northern Brass Trumpetfest!

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Hi folks --

I have been up to my eyes with work but I wanted to mention the hip and
heavy Northern Brass TrumpetFest hosted by Bruce Lee and Trent Austin
last week near Boston.

Bruce had an array of premium horns (Lawler, Eclipse, Callet, and
others) and the GR and Northern Brass mouthpiece lines.

Trent gave a concert with a jazz trio (bass/drums/tpt) and gave a
superbly informed improvisation clinic.

Some of my impressions:

I went to the Fest with some real questions. My attacks had been giving
me trouble, although I've been practicing more and am much stronger in
other ways as a player. But, the attack is SOOO important. At first
Bruce just let me doodle around and find the right size. He is a
marvelous, low-key, helpful consultant. But when I asked some specific
questions, about WHY a certain mpc/tpt played and responded a certain
way, he surprised me by instead telling me why it responded that way for
ME, with MY setup and MY chops and MY habits.

He is a good consultant for equipment, but probably a great teacher.
(He's obviously an excellent player too).

Trent's concert and his development as a soloist defy standard
description. His facility over the horn and the harmonies are so
thorough that one immediately relaxes and stops listening for "trumpet"
and starts listening for "music." Though he might interrupt that
process with the occasional "how did he do that?" from a mortal trumpet
player like me. Playing in a demanding format (the trio sans piano)
and, what's more, playing "Giant Steps" with just the drummer and then
"Joy Spring" unaccompanied, this was one of the best jazz trumpet
performances I've seen all year. He blazed fast lines and he burnished
slow melodies. His inside/outside playing reminds me of Woody Shaw, and
his playful melodicism and dark singing tone make one think of Jack
Sheldon a bit. All with more than a dash of Clark Terry and Clifford
Brown!

Trent has all the ingredients.

He is also a first-rate clinician, discussing and demonstrating chordal
and scalar notions so important to playing jazz.

We're lucky to have such generous and helpful folks...

Cheers,

Peter

Trent and I would love to do a Northern Brass Trumpetfest in the NY/NJ/CT area. If you are interested in hosting, please send me an e-mail, PM, or give me a call. Thanks!

Best always,
Bruce

11-10-2003, 11:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	EclipseUSA New Member member is online Posts: 22 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #13 on: 10/28/2003 at 22:03:41 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graham, The pics look awesome! You played it in raw brass, huh? You should see it now! It will be a "showstopper" for sure! Best always, Bruce
	__________________ brucelee@northernbrass.com ECLIPSE TRUMPETS - AUTHORIZED DEALER The "TEATRO", by Lee/McKinney GR Technologies/Northern Brass Mpc's - Dealer http://www.northernbrass.com (281) 485-1919

11-10-2003, 11:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	EclipseUSA New Member member is online Posts: 22 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #15 on: 10/29/2003 at 11:44:38 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Liad! Thank you very much, for your interest in the Eclipse "Showstopper" trumpet! I can only tell you, at this point, that it's a HOT horn! If it doesn't sell here, Leigh McKinney has already mentioned that he has a buyer for it, in the U.K.. I would be delighted to send you pictures, on Sunday, following Saturday's Northern Brass Trumpetfest, in Melrose, Massachusetts. I have promised Leigh to keep it "under wraps" until the unveiling. Best always, Bruce
	__________________ brucelee@northernbrass.com ECLIPSE TRUMPETS - AUTHORIZED DEALER The "TEATRO", by Lee/McKinney GR Technologies/Northern Brass Mpc's - Dealer http://www.northernbrass.com (281) 485-1919

11-10-2003, 11:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	EclipseUSA New Member member is online Posts: 22 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #17 on: 11/02/2003 at 00:05:17 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a quick note to say "Thanks!" to Leigh, and John, for going the extra mile on this one! Pictures don't do the horn justice... It IS stunning! Maybe Castle Bravo can post a link to the pics, as soon as he returns from Hamberg. Thanks, Gary! Best always, Bruce
	__________________ brucelee@northernbrass.com ECLIPSE TRUMPETS - AUTHORIZED DEALER The "TEATRO", by Lee/McKinney GR Technologies/Northern Brass Mpc's - Dealer http://www.northernbrass.com (281) 485-1919

11-10-2003, 11:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	EclipseUSA New Member member is online Posts: 22 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #18 on: 11/02/2003 at 06:46:44 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liad, and others have asked for Spec's on the "Eclipse Showstopper" trumpet. A Heavy Large Red Brass Bell was used, and it was finished in 24KT Goldplate. Its bracing, and design are quite unique, and very functional. The horn's response and slotting are incredible, with a lush warm sound, with great presence. The craftsmanship, as always... SUPERB! Everything First Class Brass!!! Best always, Bruce
	__________________ brucelee@northernbrass.com ECLIPSE TRUMPETS - AUTHORIZED DEALER The "TEATRO", by Lee/McKinney GR Technologies/Northern Brass Mpc's - Dealer http://www.northernbrass.com (281) 485-1919

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11-10-2003, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	MagnumLungs New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 2 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #10 on: 10/25/2003 at 08:33:43 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guys, This one IS a showstopper - believe me I got to play it !!!!! Leigh has clearly sprung into action to produce an amazing design of horn, though still keeping the Eclipse concept intact. The horn I played Thursday was still very much being built, I think I had to wait for the solder to cool down immediately before playing. As with all the other Eclpise models it's sound is fantastic. We even did a play test against a Wild Thing for a bit of topical discussion. This horn will be a hit at the TrumpetFest - wish I could be there to see peoples faces. Graham Eclipse Enthusist and soon to be owner

11-10-2003, 10:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Buzz New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 3 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #11 on: 10/25/2003 at 10:20:25 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMG, Leigh! You are the bomb. What an amazing looking horn. How in the world do you do it? Now I can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of adding an Eclipse cornet to my arsenal (if someone gets his arse in gear... we'll blame the delay on John, of course!), but now that I've seen this, I think I'm in love. Meg

11-10-2003, 10:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Jarrett New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 19 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #12 on: 10/28/2003 at 10:32:03 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, I'm busy badgering Leigh about the flugel... you can badger him after I'm done. Haha -J -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medium bell Eclipse Scratch Gold 37H Bach in Gold plate 3c

11-10-2003, 11:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Liad Bar-EL Full Member member is offline Posts: 109 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #14 on: 10/29/2003 at 06:33:28 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Someone want to send me some pictures of this horn? Thanks, Liad Bar-EL mailto:Wheat_Grass_Juice@hotmail.com

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Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	CoolBenge New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 5 Re: Eclipse Showstopper! « Reply #16 on: 10/31/2003 at 20:50:00 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce, Nice avatar!!! Tim

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