ckallmyer

Hi Dale,

yeah, he sure does sound good. --I really appreciate your comments about antique horns. Having no experience with them, it helps to hear your informed thoughts.

To Tom and Bill,

I am looking for new sounds--different ways to approach new challenges and sonorities for unconventional collaborations(with electronic or acoustic musicians).

I'm a student, so I have been thinking that an older instrument would kill two birds with one stone(if I were to cross a playable horn). I'd get my #1. unique sound #2. in my price range. It seems the consensus is that it would be more practical to acquire a range of tools to help address my interests(a curry mouthpiece or some more mutes) or have a look at some more affordable cornets like the eastman Bb. This totally makes sense to me.--but just for kicks I'll keep my eye out on craigslist, for what pops up in the LA area.

I appreciate everyone's input and will continue to watch from DC,

best in the new year,
-chris
(currently scraping and saving for my new Carroll pocket trumpet.)

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