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repairs. Valves and slides all fine, has original case. Need
to sell, please make offer. Call or e-mail for more information
or pictures.

Mark
925-783-8114
mncate@sbcglobal.net ]]> Bb Trumpets Mnc http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67397 martin Committee - An Ebay Scam? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67396&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:21 GMT All, What do we think - Is this a scam or not? The Ebay seller has a location in Bularia, with no sellers history and the Martin Committee is... All,

What do we think - Is this a scam or not?

The Ebay seller has a location in Bularia, with no sellers history and the Martin Committee is apparently in Los Angeles.

Personally I am not convinced that I could bring myself to bid on this.

Martin Committee, 1946, Serial # 159186 | eBay ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Sidekick http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67396 Plunger mutes - hole or no hole? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67395&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:19 GMT I've never had my own plunger mute, using my hand mostly, but now am looking for a plunger head in the hardware shop and see that they don't have a hole where the rod goes. Is this the way it should be?

Thanks,
--bumblebee ]]> Mouthpieces / Mutes / Other bumblebee http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67395 Is there a Conductor App? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67394&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:34:29 GMT Just thinking, is there such a thing? For an Ipad for example, just a baton beating the patterns would be good rehearsal tool for small groups etc. Just thinking, is there such a thing? For an Ipad for example, just a baton beating the patterns would be good rehearsal tool for small groups etc. ]]> TM Lounge Rapier http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67394 Problem with editing my Wiki article http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67393&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:53:31 GMT I just posted a Wiki article (http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showwiki.php?title=Conn+Director+Student+Cornets+1970-86), but after saving it, I... I just posted a Wiki article, but after saving it, I cannot re-edit it :huh:...the "Posting Permissions" at the page bottom are as follows:
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Not to sound whiny, but the first two rules don't make much sense...I'm allowed to create an article in only one stroke, since it is immediately set in stone?

Is there any way I can re-open the Wiki article to complete it?
]]> Site Support and Comments / Suggestions ConnDirectorFan http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67393 Conn Director Student Cornets (1970-86) http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showwiki.php?title=Conn+Director+Student+Cornets+1970-86&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:50 GMT Hopefully this will clear up various questions about Conn Directors/student models from 1970 to 1986. This Wiki Article is intended for cornet... Hopefully this will clear up various questions about Conn Directors/student models from 1970 to 1986. This Wiki Article is intended for cornet models only - hopefully I can also start on a Director trumpet and maybe Conn flugelhorn articles, too.

By 1970, Conn was producing two bottom-line student cornets: the brass-belled 15A and Coprion-belled 17A. I have seen several examples of 15/17A/Bs with P-serial numbers, indicating that their production run ended in early 1971. See an example of one here.

Regardless, these were the student models introduced in 1971 to replace the 15/17A:

Type: Cornet
Brand: Conn
Maker: Yamaha
Model: Director
Model №: 19/21A
Where made: Japan
Dates of manufacture: ~1971
Distinctive features: "underslung" main tuning slide, serial number has a dash between P and number, top-sprung valves with partially-visible springs, "Shooting Stars" bell without "U. S. A." on it



The 21A was the same, but with a copper bell. The earliest ones used stock Elkhart bells pre-engraved "U. S. A.", and the later ones were presumably spun copper without the "U. S. A." legend:


So far, I have only seen the above models with P serial numbers, indicating they were only manufactured in 1971. The first image is from Conn's 1972 catalog, and I have yet to see any Conn 16A cornets from 1973 or before, indicating that the 19/21A was, at least, marketed up to 1973.

Around 1973, the 21A was discontinued, making it the last copper-bell horn produced by Conn, and the 19A was replaced: ]]> TM Wiki ConnDirectorFan http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showwiki.php?title=Conn+Director+Student+Cornets+1970-86 Trumpet Repair help? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67391&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:46:39 GMT I've been playing the trumpet for around 7 years, all in high school though. I've been playing on a very old Yamaha, and wanted an upgrade. I found a Bach Mercedes, but it needs alot of work. The bell has a crinkle in it, many parts need to be saudered, and the instruments silver plating is no longer silver. Around how much would it cost to repair this? If needed, I could probably post pictures of the instrument tomorrow. ]]> Trumpet Discussion YamahaTrumpet http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67391 Holding embouchure in place http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67390&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:31:38 GMT Hi everybody,

I can't seem to keep my embouchure while I'm playing. It will change shape sometimes to hit or hold a note. I think this may be hurting me alot, because instead of working one embouchure I'm working many. I've been doing long tones lately, which have helped a great deal, but they haven't completely fixed me. What else can I do to get rid of this? More time?

I'm kind of interested in Wedge mouthpieces, but I'm not sure I want a mouthpiece to be the answer.

If it helps, my embouchure is kind of open and kind of puckered. ]]> Trumpet Discussion stradivarius151 http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67390 Important News for Trumpeters from Weekly World News http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67389&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:28:36 GMT The sign of the zodiac under which you are born, not only affects your personality and character, but all affects your choice of beverage. Famous... The sign of the zodiac under which you are born, not only affects your personality and character, but all affects your choice of beverage.
Famous Russian astropsychologist, Vadim Levin, describes the perfect drink for your Zodiac sign.


Aries: People born under this sign often drink beer, but many of them, including women, love vodka with tomato juice. Aries men and women often have active lifestyles and this sometimes causes a shortage of body fluids, so Aries folks drink more than any other zodiac sign.
Taurus: Men of this sign like to drink beers, especially thick. Light, bright varieties of beer are not liked by this sign. Women of this sign love wine of quality. Men also do not mind a drink of wine, including the sweet varieties, but are also particularly fond of brandy.
Gemini: The people of easy temper, and their drinks are usually light and playful. They like variety and often like to try new wines. But, according to their dual nature, sometimes they will reach for a shot of Tequila or Jack Daniels and really – let loose.
Cancer: They prefer unpretentious beverages. Often they drink small glass of beer or some soft drink. People of this sign love whipped cream, so they prefer cocktails to which they belong. Irish coffee is a real favorite. And chocolate milk.
Leo: love expensive beers, especially with a lion on the label, it is desirable golden brown (a favorite color of the sign). They are also particularly prefer spirits and cocktails on the basis of citrus. In adulthood, the people of this sign are beginning to appreciate whiskey.
Virgo: This sign an be divided into two groups: the first consists of connoisseurs of fine wines and luxury beers, the second – dry beverage lovers. The first group is concerned, from what and how the drink was made. The second group is less picky, but they do not anything sweet in taste. They like Martinis but are very picky about how they are made.
Libra: People born under this sign usually drink a little, because they possess an innate sense of proportion. They are easy to taste, but quite sweet drinks. Preference for light beers, as well as a mixture of rum and fruit juices. As for champagne, to which the scales are not indifferent, it is preferable to all sweet.

Scorpio: Three factors are important to the Scorpio: their drinks must be dark, strong and vigorous to have taste. In the premium dark beers. Scorpios love strong drinks. Many drink vodka, but they actually prefer Cognac, especially a brand dark in color. Women of this sign love aperitifs and cocktails, as long as they are strong and dark.
Sagittarius: Travelers by nature, people of this sign like the new and exotic, like a Korean vodka, where the bottle is a snake preserved in alcohol. Sagittarians have a weakness for exotic labels and are drawn to any long bottle with a bright sticker,.
Capricorns tend to drink quite a bit of liquid. As for taste preferences, they have a sufficient premium spirits, having a dry bouquet: whiskey, gin and tonic. ” Vodka is too simplistic for them, unless they fit any elite brand such as “Absolute”.
Aquarius: These people prefer a light beer such as “Lager”, or any other, with the words “light”. It is desirable that the beer be cool (not cold). Aquarius astrologically match drinks, which you can sip during the conversation. They also like champagne and anything bubbly.
Pisces: People born under this sign are not particularly choosy in the selection of drinks. They prefer vodka of weaker drinks – beer. Ideally, these people are most suitable for a drink that used to be popular: “Pernod”.
Drink up!
Diane Merlin, Pravda ]]> TM Lounge Vulgano Brother http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67389 Diagnose my weird plating allergies http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67388&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:27:44 GMT I've had some troubles with some silver platings. Actually, it's really only with a few mouthpieces, but I can't figure out why.

When I play a mouthpiece that gives me a reaction, I can immediately feel a sting. The area where the rim touches my skin (just above the lip, and alot below) becomes red for a few days, and the best thing to do is keep Vitamin A+D ointment on it, or Blist-ex. Lemon ChopSaver does the same thing.

Mouthpieces I can tolerate:
-New Schilke 14
-Modern Bach 1.5C
-Asymmetric Lead
-70s Bach 7C
-80s Besson 7C
-??? unmarked 3C
-Really old Conn mouthpiece
-Really old Couesnon mouthpiece
-Gold mouthpieces

As you can see, they seem to have not a lot in common, it's not the age of the plating, the brand, or the size.
I read somewhere that nickel in the silver plating is what gives many people allergic reactions, but I'm totally fine playing a friend's 36B Connstellation, so nickel is not my problem.

Mouthpieces I can't tolerate:
-Modern Warburton 4XD
-Bach 3C
-Kind of old 1C

I think that's it. If I remember more, they will show up here. ]]> Mouthpieces / Mutes / Other stradivarius151 http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67388 Stomvi http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67387&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:52:56 GMT Stomvi is known for? Short question, but I guess some of you have first hand experience which you want to share. Stomvi is known for?
Short question, but I guess some of you have first hand experience
which you want to share. ]]> Trumpet Discussion nordlandstrompet http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67387 What are Some Good Exercises to Help with Endurance and Range? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67386&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:04:21 GMT The name says it all. What are some good exercises for endurance and range? -Jason The name says it all. What are some good exercises for endurance and range?







-Jason ]]> Trumpet Discussion Jason Lee http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67386 Bugle call question http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67385&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:47 GMT (This is kind of a music theory question, but anyway...) I bought a bugle yesterday in celebration of finishing writing a book. It can sit on the... (This is kind of a music theory question, but anyway...)

I bought a bugle yesterday in celebration of finishing writing a book. It can sit on the desk in my home office ready for play at any moment, which should make practicing easier. I also like the idea of working within constraints - no valves means focusing on fewer things - and music that's relatively easy to memorize.

After playing Taps and Call to the Post a lot of times, I picked up Daniel Canty's "Bugle Signals, Calls & Marches for Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Revenue Cutter Service & National Guard". It has about 210 pieces in it, so will keep me busy for a while.

Buglers traditionally play five notes, indicated here as Low C, Low G, Middle C, Middle E, and High G. (The bugle's in G but I'm not worrying about that for now.)

The calls, though, almost exclusively use four notes. Low C gets used in 8 of 210 calls, if I'm counting right, and then sparingly.

Is there a reason the Low C is so thoroughly shunned? It's a larger interval, but not discordant. Maybe the low note doesn't carry as well?

Just curious! ]]> Trumpet Discussion simonstl http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67385 Happy B Day Terry Warburton http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67384&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 18:19:08 GMT Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday. ]]> TM Lounge Darten http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67384 Ebay - Am I out of line? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67383&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:59:44 GMT A couple days ago, I saw an Indiana Band Instrument cornet offered on Ebay labeled as an early 1900s. Since Indiana Band didn't exist until 1928, and the serial number indicated as it appeared to be, circa 1931, I dropped the seller a note and gave him the correct data as well as the webpages that could confirm everything. Today I got a reply thanking me, and that's nice, but the offering remained unchanged. I thought that a bit lowdown. Is it none of my business and I should let it lie, or stick him again?


INDIANA BAND SILVER PLATE CORNET EARLY 1900 | eBay ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Head2wind http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67383