jman

I hear next to the sterling silver bell, plastic is next best thing. :wink:

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Zachary Music

Seriously now.

Can you imagine a brushed gold Olympus with a black carbon fiber bell.
That would be awesome. People would freak.

It may even sound very good as well, be really lightweight and dent resistant.



Yes, I would like to have a rep in Colorado, I get a lot of calls from there.
Let me know if you know anyone.

Alex

jman

I'm going to hold out for the titanium line.

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MUSICandCHARACTER

For awhile, carbon fiber was used on trombone slides. A guy in Vegas did them (he has passed away and no one has picked up the ball). People who had them made say they were lightweight, of course dent proof, and the sound was no different. Seems like it would catch on.

Oh well, the one that scares me is the crystal glass bell. Don't leave that one on your trumpet stand

BTW, I am from Colorado. I visit there every so often and may be able to help.

Back to the topic. I had my horn sent out for plating. I sold my backup horn in a planned sale. Suddenly, I found myself without a pro level horn (since Alex has most of his sold out). I had to play a beginner's horn. My oh my, did my band mates rib me. Plus is was just a difficult chore to keep that horn in tune. If you ever need to be thankful for your horn, play an inexpensive beginner's horn for awhile.

I took it from every angle -- being a dealer. Was I ever glad to get my horn back. Waiting is awful -- and you bandmates do not make it any easier. Normally, when frustrated I like to practice. But when you don't have a good horn, practicing is a chore too.

M&C

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ChasStarr

I ordered mine with brush gold plating.

Here's the latest from my band mates: Kanstul has declared bankruptcy and all orders for the WB had to be cancelled! Just the WB mind you, nothing else. Ha Ha! What a bunch of comedians I play with.

The only good thing to come out of this is my non-musician wife is more anxious than I am to get this thing in!

rebelatheart

I'm glad I'm not the only one waiting. I've been waiting 8 weeks for my 1530 cornet, no custom modifications. I was told it would take 2-4 weeks.
I suspected it was Alex's fault all along! (More power to ya', Alex).
Oh well, like I've asked my customers, " Do you want it done fast, or do you want it done right?"

drac

Did you ever get your horn?? If so you have to post some pics, I would love to see that WB with gold plating. I promise to do the same if mine ever arrives......

ChasStarr

Still waiting. Although, I have been told it should ship from Kanstul this coming week to PiCK Music and then on to me!

As soon as I get it, I'll post some pics.

chetbaker

Ceth, from Tulsa Band, called me today and told me that he just got TWO WB's, scratch lacquer, in this morning from Kanstul and would I like to try them. I couldn't get the credit card out fast enough! He hadn't even opened the boxes (he knows that's the way I like to receive them!)and they're now on the way to me for a trial period!!!! I'll have them Monday and can't wait. I'll keep you posted if either box "contains good news"! :wink: You guys do the same ...and GOOD LUCK with your horns!

Butch

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drac

Why would he give you both WB's to try?? You should not hode them all, send one to me to ease the pain of this wait....by the way, how long is you trial period?? Maybe I will get in line.....

Jon