Building Your Own Horn!

Heavens2kadonka · 09-23-2004, 10:53 PM

Hasn't anyone ever wanted to? Wouldn't it be cool, having someone ask about where you got your horn, and saying "I made it".?

Okay, this has been an idea I have entertained since this summer, and today have finally decided to cultivate into a full interest. I want to start learning as much as I can about the art, maybe seeing if I can apply it on some experiements (I am particularly interested in the bells).

Okay, this is a question that I'm sure only Leigh can answer.

If I want to start setting a foundation to build on when it comes to trumpet building, where should I start? Should I find directions on the internet, get materials, and start experiementing? Should I wait until later on, becoming an apprentice with no idea what the hell I'm doing? Whats your story on how you came to build trumpets? What would be your advice to someone setting out to walk the path of trumpet maker?

Im sure I've forgotten a question to ask. Bear with me, I sometimes feel like there are thousands of ideas and musings flying around my head, and I can only grab a handful at a time...

Van

bigaggietrumpet · 09-23-2004, 10:56 PM

To lend support, I've kinda wondered about this too. Hopefully Leigh or someone knowlegable can answer.

Bear · 09-23-2004, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavens2kadonka

Im sure I've forgotten a question to ask. Bear with me, I sometimes feel like there are thousands of ideas and musings flying around my head, and I can only grab a handful at a time...
Van

I'm a hero. LOL. Okay.. I thought it was funny

Bear

P.S. Trumpet making would be awesome. I have always wondered if I could build my horn the way I like it....

Heavens2kadonka · 09-23-2004, 11:26 PM

YAY! I'm not as crazy as I thought (Or maybe most of the people here are as crazy as me....?!?)

Van

bigaggietrumpet · 09-23-2004, 11:37 PM

probably the latter

eclipse trumpets · 09-24-2004, 02:58 AM

Hey Guy's

Just got to run to work, but i'll post fully about this tonight when i get in okay.

Regards

Leigh

Matt o-iii<O · 01-07-2008, 05:46 PM

What happened to that post?
I wouldn't mind making trumpets either.

forrest · 01-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Why bother with a mere Eclipse when you can buy a "Build Your Own Trumpet" kit:

Build your own trumpet kits!

I love these sentences:

"The end result is not a toy - it is a real high quality trumpet that you can play", and "Building the trumpet can be tricky and involves the use of a gas burner and other tools which can be harmful, so building this kit is recommended for adults only."

rowuk · 01-08-2008, 05:23 AM

If you are serious about this, here are 2 excellent opportunities:

Edinboro University Trip to Barclay Trumpet Making Workshop
These courses are given every year. More info here:

Workshops

Alternately, here is a good source for kits that are easier to build. The trumpet link does not work for the moment, just send them an E'mail.

These are both natural trumpet links that get you started in working with brass. Building your own valves is another story altogether. There you need fancy tools and more knowhow!

Renaissance Workshop Company (RWC) is the world's largest manufacturer of Early Music Instruments and the rightful heir of the Early Music Shop's workshop in Bradford

oldlou · 01-08-2008, 09:18 AM

The links above will provide the basic, but, already bent tubing for the making of a trumpet shaped object, BUT, the precision jigs and fixtures needed for the proper alignment of those parts are left out of the discussion, thus far.

As a youngster, I had the oportunity to work in the York Band Instrument Co. plant here in Grand Rapids, Mi.. I learned quickly that these jigs and fixtures were in constant need of micrometric adjustment to bring the affected brass parts into proper alignments with one another to keep stress out of the finished product. This also applied to the bending jigs for the bending of the various tubings constituting the instrument. The required soldering is an absolute art, not, just a craft. To make clean 'looking' solder joints is fairly simple, after a bit of practice, but, the question was then asked, is the joint clean on the inside? Buffing, polishing in rediness for plating or lacquer finish is another high art. Done improperly, the product looks like junk, or, has quirky intonation problems, or is stuffy, or many other unwanted problems. If done well, the horn will 'sing'. This,then, is a successful manufacture and is NOT to be taken on by anyone without proper training. This is, unless the prospective 'trumpet builder' simply can't find any more productive way to throw money away.

OLDLOU>>

09-23-2004, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,283	Building Your Own Horn! Hasn't anyone ever wanted to? Wouldn't it be cool, having someone ask about where you got your horn, and saying "I made it".? Okay, this has been an idea I have entertained since this summer, and today have finally decided to cultivate into a full interest. I want to start learning as much as I can about the art, maybe seeing if I can apply it on some experiements (I am particularly interested in the bells). Okay, this is a question that I'm sure only Leigh can answer. If I want to start setting a foundation to build on when it comes to trumpet building, where should I start? Should I find directions on the internet, get materials, and start experiementing? Should I wait until later on, becoming an apprentice with no idea what the hell I'm doing? Whats your story on how you came to build trumpets? What would be your advice to someone setting out to walk the path of trumpet maker? Im sure I've forgotten a question to ask. Bear with me, I sometimes feel like there are thousands of ideas and musings flying around my head, and I can only grab a handful at a time... Van __________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

09-23-2004, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaggietrumpet Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 814	To lend support, I've kinda wondered about this too. Hopefully Leigh or someone knowlegable can answer. __________________ Michael Smith Hullabaloo: The official band of Texas A&M Basketball Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14 LA Olds Studio

09-23-2004, 11:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,283	YAY! I'm not as crazy as I thought (Or maybe most of the people here are as crazy as me....?!?) Van __________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

09-23-2004, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaggietrumpet Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 814	probably the latter __________________ Michael Smith Hullabaloo: The official band of Texas A&M Basketball Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14 LA Olds Studio

09-24-2004, 02:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
eclipse trumpets Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 417	Hey Guy's Just got to run to work, but i'll post fully about this tonight when i get in okay. Regards Leigh __________________ Eclipse Trumpets Eclipsetrumpets.com

01-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt o-iii<O Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 57	Re: Building Your Own Horn! What happened to that post? I wouldn't mind making trumpets either. __________________

01-07-2008, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
forrest New Friend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 32	Re: Building Your Own Horn! Why bother with a mere Eclipse when you can buy a "Build Your Own Trumpet" kit: Build your own trumpet kits! I love these sentences: "The end result is not a toy - it is a real high quality trumpet that you can play", and "Building the trumpet can be tricky and involves the use of a gas burner and other tools which can be harmful, so building this kit is recommended for adults only." Last edited by forrest; 01-07-2008 at 06:50 PM.

01-08-2008, 05:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,394	Re: Building Your Own Horn! If you are serious about this, here are 2 excellent opportunities: Edinboro University Trip to Barclay Trumpet Making Workshop These courses are given every year. More info here: Workshops Alternately, here is a good source for kits that are easier to build. The trumpet link does not work for the moment, just send them an E'mail. These are both natural trumpet links that get you started in working with brass. Building your own valves is another story altogether. There you need fancy tools and more knowhow! Renaissance Workshop Company (RWC) is the world's largest manufacturer of Early Music Instruments and the rightful heir of the Early Music Shop's workshop in Bradford __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

01-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
oldlou Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 683	Re: Building Your Own Horn! The links above will provide the basic, but, already bent tubing for the making of a trumpet shaped object, BUT, the precision jigs and fixtures needed for the proper alignment of those parts are left out of the discussion, thus far. As a youngster, I had the oportunity to work in the York Band Instrument Co. plant here in Grand Rapids, Mi.. I learned quickly that these jigs and fixtures were in constant need of micrometric adjustment to bring the affected brass parts into proper alignments with one another to keep stress out of the finished product. This also applied to the bending jigs for the bending of the various tubings constituting the instrument. The required soldering is an absolute art, not, just a craft. To make clean 'looking' solder joints is fairly simple, after a bit of practice, but, the question was then asked, is the joint clean on the inside? Buffing, polishing in rediness for plating or lacquer finish is another high art. Done improperly, the product looks like junk, or, has quirky intonation problems, or is stuffy, or many other unwanted problems. If done well, the horn will 'sing'. This,then, is a successful manufacture and is NOT to be taken on by anyone without proper training. This is, unless the prospective 'trumpet builder' simply can't find any more productive way to throw money away. OLDLOU>> __________________ Couturier trumpet York Master Model trumpet York Elite trumpet York Airflow cornet King super 20 Master Model cornet King Liberty trumpet Reynolds Professional cornet Bohm & Meinl professional trumpet Besson 10-10 trumpet with Holton M.F. bell Olds Special cornet Los Angeles B&H Sovereign cornet G.R.Band Instr. cornet Getzen Super Deluxe trumpet and cornet Getzen Deluxe trumpet and cornet Many others no room to list

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