Martin Committee "Tone" Question

isnerv · 03-07-2007, 03:07 PM

After 25 years of playing a Bach Strad 43*, I found my dream horn, a Martin Committee ('62) in exquisite condition. I could not wait to put it to my lips and listen to the signature warm, wonderful smokey sound.

However, I discovered it wasn't markedly different from my Strad starbell - a surprise! Don't get me wrong - this horn practically plays itself - it is like butter - I love it - but the actual tonal difference at medium volume was not as pronounced as I expected, esp. since the Bach strad is a brassy mother.

My question - is it my mouthpiece (a Shilke 10B4), my expectations, or my chops that account for the less-than-smokey tone I expected? I would be interested in your thoughts. While I like my 10B4, I am certainly willing to experiment with different cup depths, backbores, etc.

Thanks for your comments!
V.

Robert Rowe · 03-11-2007, 08:01 PM

Dunno ....

I have several (Committees), and they sound just about any way I want them to.

Could be "mental" (?) ... not trying to be facetious, but your "approach" and "attitude" can be factors.

Al Hirt played a Committee for a while during his career, and he definitely didn't sound like Miles Davis on his Committee.

Go figure ....

Yr Fthfl Srvnt,
Robt

Dustin · 03-11-2007, 08:15 PM

I played my trumpet teacher's '58 Committee Deluxe with a 1 1/2 C and it had a gorgeous smokey tone. I don't know how much of it had to do with my mouthpiece or my mental approach, but I still can't get over how incredible it was.

brian moon · 03-11-2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isnerv

My question - is it my mouthpiece (a Shilke 10B4), my expectations, or my chops that account for the less-than-smokey tone I expected? I would be interested in your thoughts. While I like my 10B4, I am certainly willing to experiment with different cup depths, backbores, etc.

Thanks for your comments!
V.

Try a different mouthpiece. It sounds like it doesn't match the horn.

isnerv · 03-11-2007, 11:44 PM

Thanks! Can anyone offer some advice on mouthpiece? I play a Schilke 10B4, and have tried a Schilke 18 (too unweildy) - and a Schilke 13A4A (SHRILL and thin on these chops!) and of course the Bach 3c. Would a Schilke 11D4 perhaps be a better direction for producing a warmer tone without killing my range? Thanks!!

03-07-2007, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
isnerv New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2	Martin Committee "Tone" Question After 25 years of playing a Bach Strad 43*, I found my dream horn, a Martin Committee ('62) in exquisite condition. I could not wait to put it to my lips and listen to the signature warm, wonderful smokey sound. However, I discovered it wasn't markedly different from my Strad starbell - a surprise! Don't get me wrong - this horn practically plays itself - it is like butter - I love it - but the actual tonal difference at medium volume was not as pronounced as I expected, esp. since the Bach strad is a brassy mother. My question - is it my mouthpiece (a Shilke 10B4), my expectations, or my chops that account for the less-than-smokey tone I expected? I would be interested in your thoughts. While I like my 10B4, I am certainly willing to experiment with different cup depths, backbores, etc. Thanks for your comments! V.

03-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robert Rowe Piano User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 498	Re: Martin Committee "Tone" Question Dunno .... I have several (Committees), and they sound just about any way I want them to. Could be "mental" (?) ... not trying to be facetious, but your "approach" and "attitude" can be factors. Al Hirt played a Committee for a while during his career, and he definitely didn't sound like Miles Davis on his Committee. Go figure .... Yr Fthfl Srvnt, Robt __________________ " ... Ya cain't polish a turd ...!" (old Southern expression) ~~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~~

03-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dustin Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 50	Re: Martin Committee "Tone" Question I played my trumpet teacher's '58 Committee Deluxe with a 1 1/2 C and it had a gorgeous smokey tone. I don't know how much of it had to do with my mouthpiece or my mental approach, but I still can't get over how incredible it was. __________________ 1962 Conn 38B Connstellation 2001 Yamaha 6335HSMV Bach 1 1/2 C Bach Megagtone 3C

03-11-2007, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
isnerv New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Martin Committee "Tone" Question Thanks! Can anyone offer some advice on mouthpiece? I play a Schilke 10B4, and have tried a Schilke 18 (too unweildy) - and a Schilke 13A4A (SHRILL and thin on these chops!) and of course the Bach 3c. Would a Schilke 11D4 perhaps be a better direction for producing a warmer tone without killing my range? Thanks!!

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