New horn honeymoon, first gig, etc. - Page 3

DubbaCTrumpetMSU · 05-13-2007, 03:48 PM

Just curious as to what those minor tweaks might be...haha you finally have to make the decision!! I might have a job lined up, so gold might not actually be out of the question for me now, but I still think it would look better in the brushed lacquer/polished accents...

Russ

NYTC · 05-13-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubbaCTrumpetMSU

Just curious as to what those minor tweaks might be...haha you finally have to make the decision!! I might have a job lined up, so gold might not actually be out of the question for me now, but I still think it would look better in the brushed lacquer/polished accents...

Russ

Russ,
The tweeks that we will do for Tony are going to be some personal things he asked us to do for him.

miles71 · 05-13-2007, 04:06 PM

Exactly. Just stuff I would like done for me that others may find silly. Like moving a finger ring a little.

Im kinda picky and want it to be just plain perfect in my hand.

Tootsall · 05-13-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowmadic

bigdigit5,
I have a silver Besson International I bought from a pawn shop. I think it belonged to a college student, and is considered an intermediate level horn. A friend of mine who plays professionally considered it for his back-up trumpet. I just bought a Conn Victor 22B off ebay and might want to sell the Besson. Let me know if you're interested. But in the meantime GET SOME INPUT FROM THE MORE KNOWLEDGABLE TM-ers than myself. The serial number is 800834932...tom/crowmadic

I've had a Besson International "in the stable" for about 9 years now; it's taken my son all the way through school and H.S. Built by Kanstul, a nice quality instrument for a very good price and VERY in tune with itself (much moreso than some more expensive brands I could name). I think these are some of the best "value for the $" trumpets out there right now; especially since they aren't made any longer but you can still get parts from Kanstul for them.

DubbaCTrumpetMSU · 05-13-2007, 09:40 PM

Very nice-I know what you mean..I had mentioned a couple things like that to Garry about mine...Only about 2 more weeks left for mine, I believe...I'll be posting pics soon!

Russ

miles71 · 05-20-2007, 08:50 PM

Well, here we are in the 6th week and I am still very happy with my new Stage 1. I have been playing it in many different sized groups and love the results I am getting from the horn.

Today I substituted for a freind of mine in the Baltimore Basilica of the Assuption. After the recent renovation this place is beautiful, and talk about amazing accoustics!! Well, unfortunatly the music director was very unorganized (enough about that) and the other trumpet player liked to play really loud. One of the pieces we did, that we actually had music for, was "Fanfare for the Common Man - Copland". The Stage 1 sung over the crowd with ease. The unisons and tight chords where in tune and resonated. My wife was on the floor level and told me she loved the sound I was getting, that it blended but had a personality. This horn still impresses me with its ability to change tone color. I had some C trumpet stuff as well, which my Yamaha Xeno C did a fine job on. But I could tell I wasnt playing the Stage 1 (and so could my wife).

I have also discovered I can push the tuning slide in much further than I usually do on this horn. I am able to relax and play in the center of the note, therefore not needing to pull out so far. I have heard of this happening on other high end horns, not to mention any names of horns made by a guy in Oregon or Tennessee. This seems to line up all of the notes more centered and resonant.

Again, I am very happy with this trumpet. On a side note, the fact I have purchased such a nice trumpet has made me practice more efficiently and often. I want to play up to the ability of this instrument and am enjoying it a great deal. No matter the instrument dont forget why we all started to play in the first place, to have fun and feel good.

05-13-2007, 03:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
DubbaCTrumpetMSU Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Soon to be Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 354	Re: New horn honeymoon, first gig, etc. Just curious as to what those minor tweaks might be...haha you finally have to make the decision!! I might have a job lined up, so gold might not actually be out of the question for me now, but I still think it would look better in the brushed lacquer/polished accents... Russ __________________ You don't use people to make music--you use music to make people. Bb-Eclipse MR-Scratch Gold, polished accents D/Eb-Blessing... GR 66C*, Wedge 3E...still searching for a different legit piece... Recordings of my Senior recital-Comments greatly appreciated!! www.myspace.com/russrobinson021906

05-13-2007, 04:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
miles71 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	Re: New horn honeymoon, first gig, etc. Exactly. Just stuff I would like done for me that others may find silly. Like moving a finger ring a little. Im kinda picky and want it to be just plain perfect in my hand. __________________ NYTC Stage 1 Endorsing Artist www.domenicomusic.com

05-13-2007, 09:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
DubbaCTrumpetMSU Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Soon to be Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 354	Re: New horn honeymoon, first gig, etc. Very nice-I know what you mean..I had mentioned a couple things like that to Garry about mine...Only about 2 more weeks left for mine, I believe...I'll be posting pics soon! Russ __________________ You don't use people to make music--you use music to make people. Bb-Eclipse MR-Scratch Gold, polished accents D/Eb-Blessing... GR 66C*, Wedge 3E...still searching for a different legit piece... Recordings of my Senior recital-Comments greatly appreciated!! www.myspace.com/russrobinson021906

05-20-2007, 08:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
miles71 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	Re: New horn honeymoon, first gig, etc. Well, here we are in the 6th week and I am still very happy with my new Stage 1. I have been playing it in many different sized groups and love the results I am getting from the horn. Today I substituted for a freind of mine in the Baltimore Basilica of the Assuption. After the recent renovation this place is beautiful, and talk about amazing accoustics!! Well, unfortunatly the music director was very unorganized (enough about that) and the other trumpet player liked to play really loud. One of the pieces we did, that we actually had music for, was "Fanfare for the Common Man - Copland". The Stage 1 sung over the crowd with ease. The unisons and tight chords where in tune and resonated. My wife was on the floor level and told me she loved the sound I was getting, that it blended but had a personality. This horn still impresses me with its ability to change tone color. I had some C trumpet stuff as well, which my Yamaha Xeno C did a fine job on. But I could tell I wasnt playing the Stage 1 (and so could my wife). I have also discovered I can push the tuning slide in much further than I usually do on this horn. I am able to relax and play in the center of the note, therefore not needing to pull out so far. I have heard of this happening on other high end horns, not to mention any names of horns made by a guy in Oregon or Tennessee. This seems to line up all of the notes more centered and resonant. Again, I am very happy with this trumpet. On a side note, the fact I have purchased such a nice trumpet has made me practice more efficiently and often. I want to play up to the ability of this instrument and am enjoying it a great deal. No matter the instrument dont forget why we all started to play in the first place, to have fun and feel good. __________________ NYTC Stage 1 Endorsing Artist www.domenicomusic.com

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