Schwab

I don't know how to record onto the computer, I'm not very bright. I'll check it out a little this afternoon, but I doubt you'll be hearing anything. The tour isn't going to TN at all, sorry about that.

Dylan

Schwab

I recorded a few clips on the computer, but the files were HUGE, so no dice. Sorry. -Dylan

Heavens2kadonka

Dylan, its alright. I just hope if anyone is ever looking for somewhere to play a gig in Middle Tennessee, they check out Cumberland U.

Van

bigaggietrumpet

WOOOHOOOO!!! I just got it today!

Well, the guy sent it through USPS, and the box barely survived, but it was in a pretty decent, albeit unoriginal, case. I pulled it out in the MSC just to make sure that I hadn't been duped and that there was a trumpet in there. Anyway, as far as condition goes, it's pretty good for a 56 year old horn. The lacuer is about 60-70 %, and the various nickel plating is probably around 70-75%. There is a ripple on the bell flare where something seems to have forced a small portion of the bell back slightly. Shouldn't be too hard to fix. There is one 1/2 inch long dent/flatspot on the bottom half of the bell bow, and the usual wear and tear dings on the bell itself, but other than that, this horn is pretty clean. Seems to have brand new felts, and valve alignment is on the money.

After rehearsal today, I finally had the chance to play it. I used my normal Bach 3C, which fit into the receiver pretty easily, and seemed like there was very little if any gap. Took a deep breath and prayed that maybe this horn would be good. It was. First, all the valves are like lightning. Rapid. The horn slots slightly faster and stronger than my Omega. As far as playability goes, I found it to also be maybe barely more open, but it'd be close. As far as tone goes, forget legit stuff, this baby was born to SCREAM. I found that it took very little effort to put a sharp edge into my tone, and it certainly didn't mind it. I did work some of our repertoire with it, and it definitely played well, but I'm not really sure that it will blend with a Bach Strad section (or if the conductor will let me play it). It's probably still to early to make any kind of judgement yet, as I didn't have a chance to warm up before band (calculus ran pretty late today), and then we did a pretty rough sightreading session in band. I'll try to keep everyone posted on my thoughts as I play it more.

Heavens2kadonka

Another thing I always notice about Olds horns is many of them have had their bells damaged at least once.... Keep us updated, Mr. Smith!

Van

bigaggietrumpet

PLEASE don't call me that!

Anyway, played it again after band today, after a good solid warmup and band wasn't as brutal. Did two comparisons. Another friend with a Strad was warming down, so I played along with him using the Studio. Matched it really nicely, I couldn't tell that I was standing out if I was. Then I compared it to my Omega. Here, I found that the Studio definitely is more clear, focused, and has more core, BUT the Omega has the darker tone (I'm still trying to figure that one out), has a bit larger, wider feel of the tone, and seems more suited towards concert and orchestral work. As far as which horn is the better, eh, can't really tell yet. I've basically compared them for about 5 min, and that's not really enough for me. I'm going home this weekend, so believe me when I say it, I'm gonna work it out.

trickg

http://www.newmonopoly.com/mp3/lovin.mp3

http://www.newmonopoly.com/mp3/newmonopoly-mixed.mp3

Those are a couple of the clips that are posted up on my band's website.

Keep in mind when you hear this that prior to my arrival to the band, the band was sequenced and didn't have a full-time trumpet player, so you will hear me on the recording, but you will also hear the nasty keyboard horns.

Sorry. A little off topic because I played all of this on a Bach Strad. :)

bigaggietrumpet

Band sounds great, but I'm not sure I see your point

trickg

No point really, just a fun post regarding your "resounding NO" about posting a sound clip of your own playing. I've never really done that before and since I'm a pretty prolific poster, (or at least I used to be) you would think that I would have shown that I at least have some sort of a clue how to play. ;)

I'd love to hear a recording of your Olds Recording.

bigaggietrumpet

Ok, today we had a Hullabaloo Volleyball/Basketball Band rehearsal. Playing first, and used the Studio with the Olds 3. Wow. This horn loved that. I definitely had more control of my high range (albeit that I haven't really got one as I haven't worked it much). Provided I get used to this horn, I KNOW I'm never selling it!