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06-11-2007, 06:38 PM
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 | What's different about k-modified? Greetings all, Here we go on another dip into the boundless ocean of trumpet wisdom out there. When you are looking at Selmer Paris, what is the difference between a regular horn and a k-modified horn? Regards, Dave Taylor |
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06-11-2007, 10:08 PM
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   | Re: What's different about k-modified? A K-Modified will have "K-Modified" on the leadpipe reciever. |
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06-11-2007, 10:24 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? Ask a silly question, get a .... Anyway. I (seriously) would also like to know what made these horns special. My first tpt. teacher (basically, the guy who got me in this mess) played one, and I've always been intrigued. I've never played them. What are they into? Tony |
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06-11-2007, 11:11 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? The difference is the mouthpiece receiver. The story is that a fellow named Keith Eckert, who worked for Selmer (in the US), requested a change in the receiver to fit Bach mouthpieces better. |
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06-12-2007, 03:28 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? When I was in college I studied with Frank Kaderabek my last two years, and he played practically all selmer horns. He told me that they would assemble the horn (sans leadpipe) in France and then have the leadpipe fitted in the states by a guy named Keith (hence K-modified) to avoid some type of trade tariff imposed on completed products. This could be wrong but it's what he told me. I never heard the thing about Bach mouthpieces but who knows. I have a Lightweight K-modified from '64 or '65. Great horns; focused, relatively free blowing for a small horn, and amazing valves! Hope this helps. D. Gerard |
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06-12-2007, 07:59 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? Some very intriguing answers; thanks for your posts. From what I have read so far, there is no indication of any functional difference whatsoever between K and non-K. Regards, Dave Taylor |
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06-12-2007, 08:04 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? ...that is, other than the fact that they might fit Bach mouthpieces better. Dave Taylor |
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06-12-2007, 10:57 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? Quote:
And what was said the receiver is the story I've heard and believe. Last edited by Richard Oliver : 06-20-2007 at 09:17 AM. Reason: Computer Freeze: EEK! | |
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06-19-2007, 06:39 PM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? They're great, well made trumpets. In their day, the competing trumpets were Martin, Bach, King, Olds and later Schilke. They tend have a very good, even response with lots of rich resonance, when played properly. I've got a #20. Great trumpet. Dave |
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06-20-2007, 03:25 AM
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| Re: What's different about k-modified? I've played one for a long time next to the Calicchio I played also. I mainly played it for jazzsolo's, the Calicchio was for section work. The Selmer had a nice dark sound, fast valves and great fun to play. They told me Lew Soloff played one during the Blood, Sweat & Tears period but I'm not sure of that. But I got tired of bringing 2 trumpets and a flugelhorn to a gig, so I sold both trumpets and bought a Bach. |
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