Bay Area Brass

Hey guys-that horn I was playing at the time was a Martin but it was made for Mic Gillette, which he owned before me. It had a 6" bell and was designed by the great Dick Akright, but it was a Martin of early '70's design. I used to have 2-the one I used at the north sea was .468 bore. The horn I had before that was identical except that it was .484 bore. I played that horn for 15 years before switching to the .468 horn in 2000. About a year and a half ago I made the switch to a '51 martin committee deluxe #3 (.468). I love this horn and wish I switched years ago-warmer core, better intonation and easier in the upper reg. and easier to play soft. It played better too when i had it gold plated. I also recently started playing a vintage martin flugel as well-still play the cuesnon flugel though-they are totally different horns. What are you folks playing on these days? best of luck all!

Bill Ortiz