Hub van Laar?

Ed Kennedy · 03-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Tony,

I heard that you are playing Hub Van Laar instruments. Just curious, what models did you go for?

I played several at ITG in Amherst and was particularly smitten with the Bob Findley trumpet.

Ed Kennedy

MJ · 03-11-2008, 09:41 AM

Maybe TK is back on the intermediate Stomvi

Ed Kennedy · 03-11-2008, 09:50 PM

Hub's got him on his web site, FWIW.

tatakata · 03-12-2008, 07:01 PM

got a link? where is Tony?

kadleck · 03-14-2008, 09:11 AM

Hi Ed -

Sorry for the delayed response.

Yes, Hub sent me a horn to try. It's a really beautiful horn. I did try all of the models, but the B2 is the one I liked best. So the current arsenal is the Van Laar B2 trumpet and the NYTC Stage 1 Classic flugel.

Thanks -
Tony

P.S. The intermediate Stomvi is still on hand for special occasions

MJ · 03-14-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadleck

P.S. The intermediate Stomvi is still on hand for special occasions

Ed Kennedy · 03-15-2008, 10:54 AM

Tony,

You're a busy guy, no apology necessary. I don't think that I played the B2, but from the description it reminds me of my old Benge 5X, lightweight with large throat bell. I hope to try one sometime.

Yours truly,

Ed Kennedy
Tampa, FL

kadleck · 03-15-2008, 10:59 AM

Ed -

Yes, it probably is similar to a Benge. It's very light and vibrant. Valves have been amazing too.

Thanks -
Tony

mazzrick · 03-15-2008, 09:49 PM

I actually had the pleasure to go to the workshop in Holland a few months ago with a few friends. It was a real first class experience. They treated us incredibly well, brought us coffee and biscuits, showed us around the workshop itself. We played nearly every instrument he had available. None of them are finished when you try them there. You choose the model you're interested in, then he makes three or four with different finishes so that you can choose the one you like the most. It's really a pampered way to go about buying a trumpet. I didn't buy anything sadly, but did I ever feel well taken care of.

Matt

kadleck · 03-16-2008, 12:54 AM

I agree. In addition to making wonderful instruments, they are also very nice people. I hope to make it over to the shop in Holland soon.

Tony

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kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 428	Re: Hub van Laar? Hi Ed - Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, Hub sent me a horn to try. It's a really beautiful horn. I did try all of the models, but the B2 is the one I liked best. So the current arsenal is the Van Laar B2 trumpet and the NYTC Stage 1 Classic flugel. Thanks - Tony P.S. The intermediate Stomvi is still on hand for special occasions

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Ed Kennedy New Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Brand: Curry, F Oaks Celebration Posts: 37	Re: Hub van Laar? Tony, You're a busy guy, no apology necessary. I don't think that I played the B2, but from the description it reminds me of my old Benge 5X, lightweight with large throat bell. I hope to try one sometime. Yours truly, Ed Kennedy Tampa, FL

03-15-2008, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 428	Re: Hub van Laar? Ed - Yes, it probably is similar to a Benge. It's very light and vibrant. Valves have been amazing too. Thanks - Tony

03-15-2008, 09:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
mazzrick Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 95	Re: Hub van Laar? I actually had the pleasure to go to the workshop in Holland a few months ago with a few friends. It was a real first class experience. They treated us incredibly well, brought us coffee and biscuits, showed us around the workshop itself. We played nearly every instrument he had available. None of them are finished when you try them there. You choose the model you're interested in, then he makes three or four with different finishes so that you can choose the one you like the most. It's really a pampered way to go about buying a trumpet. I didn't buy anything sadly, but did I ever feel well taken care of. Matt

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kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 428	Re: Hub van Laar? I agree. In addition to making wonderful instruments, they are also very nice people. I hope to make it over to the shop in Holland soon. Tony

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