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That’s what I use. I put dense foam into the endcaps. I also found that drilling a small hole in the endcaps helps equalize air pressure so you don’t get the vacuum-lock effect.

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What does your current teacher recommend? Are you planning to pursue trombone playing at a college or university? If so, what does that instructor/professor recommend? If you’ve had the chance to play them, which do you feel most comfortable on, and which do you sound best on? If you don’t have the ...

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If restoring it is just for fun, then this probably won’t matter. I remember that it took a long time for them to warm up, and that as they got warmer (say 20 or 30 minutes of use) their accuracy wavered. It’s been 35+ years since I saw one, so I don’t remember whether they went flat or sharp, or if...

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Like greenbean said: Learning to play in the morning is a skill and has to be practiced.

A few other things to consider: Are you playing heavily late at night? If so, have you attempted a warm-down? Getting enough rest between practice sessions? Are you drinking enough water? Getting enough sleep?

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You might also think about the Kanstul Controlled Resistance (CR) valve: http://slidebone.com/product_info.php?products_id=2714

You can also buy them directly from Kanstul.

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Another golden age credit sequence with a prominent bass trombone: The Prisoner (1967) with Patrick McGoohan).

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For me, the Sheridan Get-a-Grip works better.

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Listen to other players (including recordings) whose tone you admire. Record yourself, and then ask yourself whether you like what you hear. Ask others for feedback on your tone. Play long tones in all sorts of configurations—loud, soft, crescendo, decresendo, crescendo-diminuendo, diminuendo-cresce...

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norbie2018 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:37 pm
I don't think MW Trombones have anything to do with the Greenhoes coming out of Schilke.

Woops! Sorry abut the confusion!

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Last I heard, M&W were using M/K Drawing and Bending leadpipes in their horns. The MK50 and MK42 in the Bach style horns, and the GR in their Conn style horns. I don’t know about their tuning slides or end crooks. For the t-slides, though, I’d guess it’s a proprietary secret, with some adjustments i...

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I am a weekend warrior at this point, but I’m in a transition period in my life, so I’m starting to practice more. I am currently using them to help get in better shape. I have used them in the past for extended periods. I do not currently play them exactly as prescribed. I’m working my way up to mo...

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I agree. It was one of my favorite sections, too. There were people with experience and credibility contributing to the old TTF history section. It seems as though a lot of peope haven’t yet migrated to TC. I’m not sure about this, but I think the TC Archives section wasn’t able to preserve the enti...

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Imitating vocal syllables is not really feasible no matter instrument because, because well... it's an instrument and it doesn't allow to make different syllables in any way comparable to speech or singing. However, while it is definitely easier to do on historical instruments due to having a wider...

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FWIW... It’s a 180-voice choir. It sounds like you can play at a comfortable level on a large-bore tenor with consistency in the upper range. You’ve decided to play it on tenor, so go for it. If the choir were half that size or less, alto would be a more comfortable option. The piece was most likely...

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It’s a Ray Parkins mute. I know they still make them for trumpets. Is the mute in your pic for trombone? How does it play?

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My apologies. I mistakenly thought you were looking for a flight case. I’d look at Basili or Bonna. As others mentioned above, I believe they make custom cases.

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Made me laugh! Thanks!

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Have you thought about Anvil or The Tank? Anvil: http://www.anvilcase.com Hickeys here in the States sells The Tank: https://www.hickeys.com/music/brass/trombone/accessories/cases/bass_trombone_flight_cases/products/sku071822-tanktrombone-case-doubletenorbass.php Pelican also sells custom cases with...

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Your teacher sounds as though she is not aware of the narrow but deep scholarly interest in the trombone, especially its place in an historical context. There are many— many —scholarly books and articles on the history of the trombone and its use throughout history. One place to start is the Histori...

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You might give a thought to Kanstul’s 1662i. It’s Kanstul’s version of an updated 62H with an independent setup. (The 1662 is the dependent version.) I played one a few years ago in the factory when I was testing out different valves for my custom Bach 50. It has many options, and its lightest setup...

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I am disappointed that the OP decided to leave the conversation. I am also disappointed with some of the responses. I hope that my original response wasn’t a factor in his decision.

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Finally, there’s something to be said for this (I’m sorry, but I can’t remember which law, theorem, or whatever its called): Even if we had an algorithm for selecting equipment, there is always the real possibility that some players will not like the resulting sound or response, and will choose equ...

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That is a beautiful instrument!

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I have occasionally doubled on euphonium, always with borrowed instruments. As a trombonist, I prefer a euphonium with a main tuning slide trigger. Yes, I can lip some notes in tune, but it doesn’t “feel” right, and the notes don’t ring true compared to notes on a trombone. I suppose if I had a euph...

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One of the thorny issues of sexual misconduct is that it becomes difficult to determine who is really "at fault". Was it the man imposing himself of the woman who did not want the attention? Or was there a consensual act that woman decided was not consensual after the fact (or even worse as a form ...

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I’d like to temper what I said above. I started to have some breathing problems several years ago, and was diagnosed with adult onset asthma about 3 years ago. That might account for my personal experience of a dual bore bass being such a “lung sucker.” Also, a bass with a dual bore slide and Thayer...

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I own a Conn 70H with TIS and dual bore slide from the early 1930's. I credit it with helping me build a solid career. Let's face it ----- it's impossible to put the difference into words, but once you've tried it [ and you owe it to yourself to do so ], you'll understand. Onward !! Yes, words are ...

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Indeed, welcome back! One thing the Breathing Gym helps with is flow of air, which helps with the hesitation problem at the top of inhalation. Breathe in time, and time your breath.

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It’s the player that makes the sound, not the instrument. I’ve always thought the phrase “Boy that horn sounds great!” was odd. My experience after playing an Edwards dual bore bass for 7 or 8 years was that it took more air, so I had to learn to use more of my lung capacity all the time, and I had ...

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Yes, use an appropriate sized mouthpiece. Good suggestions above. Grime gutters, as mentioned above, can help with stuff that drips from the valves. For holding the instrument, and avoiding slide grease on your shirt, I suggest looking at an ergobrass device: https://www.ergobrass.com/euphonium/ Thi...

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Doug’s suggestion is the way to go. If you don’t know how to read tenor clef, there are a few books out there, like Ralph Sauer’s and Reginald Fink’s. Fink’s book has a section devoted to reading treble clef.

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Thanks! I ordered a pair of MV42’s for my tenor.

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Doug Elliott wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:48 pm

How would you feel if trombones were that inconsistent? Oh wait, they are...
Well at least a .547 bore slide is likely to really be .547, and not .537 or .557

This put it in perspecdtive for me. Thanks Doug.

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Finally, there’s something to be said for this (I’m sorry, but I can’t remember which law, theorem, or whatever its called): Even if we had an algorithm for selecting equipment, there is always the real possibility that some players will not like the resulting sound or response, and will choose equ...

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I applaud your desire to attempt some scientific basis for a basic problem that affects all musicians, beginners to professionals. However, I’m not sure that this forum—not just the TC, but a community of players—is the appropriate place to address this part of the question you seek to answer. Most ...

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Edwards, I believe, is about the only company that has any taper in the straight legs. So unless you incorrectly cut on the crook, there's no issue with disturbing any tapers inside the bore. Eric Not to be contrary, but asking a question [next paragraph]. Shires advertises (as I believe Edwards di...

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I use a mpc chart as a guideline to answer the question, “What’s roughly the same size or in the same ballpark,” not “What’s the equivalent?” Mpc charts often only list rim sizes—they rarely list other common variables. Doug’s mouthpiece charts are an exception: his charts list cup depths, as well. ...

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https://www.hickeys.com/assets/pdf/mpcecharttn706.pdf

https://www.hickeys.com/assets/pdf/mpcechartbt706.pdf

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If I’m on a gig and a trombonist doesn’t show, there’s one fewer.
If someone else gets the gig, there’s too many.

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I have a used Bach 42 that I’m considering some modifications. I’ve been looking at the M/K Drawing leadpipes, slide crooks, and tuning slide crooks. I’m familiar with M/K’s bass parts, but I’m looking for input from anyone who has tried M/K’s tenor leadpipes, slide crooks, and tuning slide crooks, ...

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when you cut the outer tubes you should then also cut the inner tubes similarly? lets say you cut 1/2 inch each side then it is totally 2 inches material removed. though tiny it is still an amount of material. there is no chance this will effect the "weight" of the sound ? Similar to Gabe, I’ve had...

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The bass trombonist’s role in all genres has developed over time, but especially in the lst 20 years or so. In brass bands, it is often a “rumble the floorboards” kind of playing, but is also required to be nimble and blend with the tenors and the tubas. Ditto but (perhaps) to a lesser extent in sym...

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It was Yamaha’s attempt to create a valve that minimizes the effect that a valve has on the trombone. Ever since people started putting valves on trombones, the quest has been for a valve that minimizes the difference between the “open” horn (no valves) and the valved horn. Many things have been tri...

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Seeing that someone mentioned BrassArk pipes... I used these in my horn before the M/K pipes. I really liked the response and the sound. Unfortunately, in my case, the scale of the instrument was thrown off. Octaves, esp. between :bassclef: :line3: and :space5: were quite “narrow,” not quite an octa...

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Sorry, my last post was misleading. MattK got it right: the fellow (M? W?) at M&W said that unsoldered beads like Conn, Minick, etc., tend to respond better on the GR pipe. TIS horns also sounded better with the GR pipe. Soldered beads like a Bach responded better with the MV50 style pipe. Edwards a...

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There were some discussions on the defunct forum about M/K pipes. One of the fellows at M&W chimed in at one point and said they had found that the GR pipes tend to work better on two-piece bells (Conn, Holton, Minick), while the MV50 and MV42 pipes tend to work better on one-piece bells (Bach).

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I have two GR pipes, one in yellow and one in gold brass. I prefer the yellow.

I also have the MV50 pipe in yellow which I use 98% of the time in my modified 50B. I really like it. Even response, good scale. I like it very much.

IIRC, M&W trombones are using M/K pipes in their horns.

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Those are before and after pics, right?

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Hi Harold! Yes, I used to have a recording of that very Baltimore section giving a class at some trombone convention...maybe the same as you mention above. Of course, that cassette has gone the way of lots of my irreplaceable stuff: loaned to students, sadly never to return. I remember they played ...

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Thanks for posting that. Beautiful. Helped me restart my day.

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