Article Ideas

Brett Getzen · 01-12-2007, 04:07 PM

As the editor of the Getzen Gazette, it's my job to come up with article ideas. Easier said than done. Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for upcoming articles. Mainly any topics related to manufacturing of trumpets that would interest you. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Brett Getzen

Mikey · 01-12-2007, 04:13 PM

How about the manufacturing differences and accoustical differences between one piece and two piece bells?

MJ · 01-12-2007, 04:16 PM

I'd like to learn more about bells as well. The way they are made. 1 piece vs. 2 piece. Also the bead on the bell. How that is done and what it does to the sound.

Another interesting thing might be something on mouthpiece gap. I have heard this area can have a big imact on articulation.

wiseone2 · 01-12-2007, 04:21 PM

I am interested in valve alignment. How can a player know if his/her instrument is properly lined up?
Wilmer

Bugler · 01-12-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseone2

I am interested in valve alignment. How can a player know if his/her instrument is properly lined up?
Wilmer

Ditto. Some horns its real easy to tell, but some propbably need some sort of endoscopic camera......

tpter1 · 01-12-2007, 08:04 PM

An article on leadpipes and their effect might be interesting as well. Also, what about different grades of brass or different types of brass, such as red brass, gold brass, and other composites. Maybe a bit about red-rot. What it is, what causes it, how best to prevent it, what to do if you notice it. And, (without disclosing your manufacturing secrets, of course) a bit about valve construction and the different materials and their pros/cons. For the young pups, maybe something about how to select an instrument; the differences between student lines, intermediate lines and professional models.

Brett Getzen · 01-12-2007, 11:20 PM

Thanks a lot for the ideas. All good. I like the one piece vs. two piece bell construction. That could take up several pages. If you want to seem some of the bell construction go to the factory video section of our site. You can see a bell being spun there and we are always adding more clips. http://www.getzen.com/inside/videos/

As for the pistons construction idea, I have already addressed a big chunk of that in a past issue of the Gazette. I did an extensive test to show the advantage of nickel silver pistons over monel. Measurements showing hardness, tolerance, and wearing. If you haven't seen it already check out the article on our Gazette Blog. Go here http://www.getzen.com/gazette1/ and select the March 2006 issue. Scroll down the page and there you have it. Here's a sneak peak at the pictures from the article. Can you guess which pistons are ours?

Brett Getzen

wiseone2 · 01-13-2007, 12:26 AM

Ohhhhhhhhh.....That's center-fold material!
Wilmer

frank · 01-15-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett Getzen

Can you guess which pistons are ours?

...ummm, the antique- looking ones in the first pic?

Brett Getzen · 01-15-2007, 10:09 AM

Nope, guess again.

And those aren't antiques. They were brand new when the testing began.

Brett Getzen

01-12-2007, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brett Getzen Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Brand: I'm fourth generation in the instrument industry with almost 18 years experience. Posts: 119	Article Ideas As the editor of the Getzen Gazette, it's my job to come up with article ideas. Easier said than done. Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for upcoming articles. Mainly any topics related to manufacturing of trumpets that would interest you. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Brett Getzen

01-12-2007, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,853	Re: Article Ideas How about the manufacturing differences and accoustical differences between one piece and two piece bells?
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MJ Forte User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,370	Re: Article Ideas I'd like to learn more about bells as well. The way they are made. 1 piece vs. 2 piece. Also the bead on the bell. How that is done and what it does to the sound. Another interesting thing might be something on mouthpiece gap. I have heard this area can have a big imact on articulation.
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01-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,153	Re: Article Ideas I am interested in valve alignment. How can a player know if his/her instrument is properly lined up? Wilmer
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01-12-2007, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Brand: Lawler Posts: 2,309	Re: Article Ideas An article on leadpipes and their effect might be interesting as well. Also, what about different grades of brass or different types of brass, such as red brass, gold brass, and other composites. Maybe a bit about red-rot. What it is, what causes it, how best to prevent it, what to do if you notice it. And, (without disclosing your manufacturing secrets, of course) a bit about valve construction and the different materials and their pros/cons. For the young pups, maybe something about how to select an instrument; the differences between student lines, intermediate lines and professional models.
	__________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

01-12-2007, 11:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brett Getzen Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Brand: I'm fourth generation in the instrument industry with almost 18 years experience. Posts: 119	Re: Article Ideas Thanks a lot for the ideas. All good. I like the one piece vs. two piece bell construction. That could take up several pages. If you want to seem some of the bell construction go to the factory video section of our site. You can see a bell being spun there and we are always adding more clips. http://www.getzen.com/inside/videos/ As for the pistons construction idea, I have already addressed a big chunk of that in a past issue of the Gazette. I did an extensive test to show the advantage of nickel silver pistons over monel. Measurements showing hardness, tolerance, and wearing. If you haven't seen it already check out the article on our Gazette Blog. Go here http://www.getzen.com/gazette1/ and select the March 2006 issue. Scroll down the page and there you have it. Here's a sneak peak at the pictures from the article. Can you guess which pistons are ours? Brett Getzen

01-13-2007, 12:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,153	Re: Article Ideas Ohhhhhhhhh.....That's center-fold material! Wilmer
	__________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951

01-15-2007, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brett Getzen Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Brand: I'm fourth generation in the instrument industry with almost 18 years experience. Posts: 119	Re: Article Ideas Nope, guess again. And those aren't antiques. They were brand new when the testing began. Brett Getzen

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