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- Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:12 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Should I restore?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 299
Re: Should I restore?
If this is the Yamaha YBL-611, it's very similar to the YBL-612, which they still have a lot of parts for, if you need them.
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:32 pm
- Forum: Mouthpieces
- Topic: Mystery mouthpiece
- Replies: 4
- Views: 608
Re: Mystery mouthpiece
Looks almost like something that was never finished, as there is almost no transition to the throat, just a hole in the bottom of the cup.
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:09 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: used Conn 88H - biiiig surprise
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1523
Re: used Conn 88H - biiiig surprise
Looking at the pictures, that has the wonderful Conn gold tinted lacquer, which can make it hard to identify the materials used. The bell is definitely Rose brass, and it looks like the handslide end bow is nickel. If the outer slide tubes are the same color as the valve wrap, it's yellow brass. If ...
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: beginner should not get a pro level horn? Why?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1370
Re: beginner should not get a pro level horn? Why?
One of the biggest reasons is that it does take a bit of time before you get used to remembering the slide lock. When I first started playing, outer slides falling off was a regular occurrence.
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:02 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Steel bead
- Replies: 9
- Views: 913
Re: Steel bead
When we toured the Bach factory in Elkhart a couple years ago - they explained the Artisan trombones were manufactured with a steel wire, apparently specified by MLR, but all of the other trombones they made were manufactured with brass wire. I wonder how long until my curiosity causes me to grab o...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:58 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: What went wrong? King 3B slide seems ruined :-(
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1429
Re: What went wrong? King 3B slide seems ruined :-(
WOW, the TOP outer slide on the new tube sounds the worst out of all. Hopefully something can be done, as that definitely shouldn't have happened. Also, the tech should definitely be able to tell what got screwed up. If they can't, they shouldn't be advertising slide work as something they do.
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Steel bead
- Replies: 9
- Views: 913
Re: Steel bead
The bead is not steel. The bead is the portion of the bell that is "rolled over". Inside this is a rim wire, which is usually steel. The bead can be soldered or unsoldered
Some trumpets have a "french bead", which is just the brass folded over, with no rim wire.
Some trumpets have a "french bead", which is just the brass folded over, with no rim wire.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Red Rot
- Replies: 11
- Views: 914
Re: Red Rot
Looks like a possible bit of acid bleed, or something similar. I believe red rot is not really something that occurs on bells very often, if at all. It's really something that happens in the areas of the trombone that stay wet, like slides, crooks, and such.
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:31 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: G-attachment for trombone
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1238
Re: G-attachment for trombone
The cut is just so the short tube is able to fit and make it to G. Now only the end of the long tube will be able to go in, but it will work. Therefore you can just revert it back, with only a section of the outer tuning slide leg missing. Only concern there would be if the stock configuration was ...
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:23 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Is it ok to "pop" the valve when pulling the tuning slide?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1204
Re: Is it ok to "pop" the valve when pulling the tuning slide?
Unless you REALLY pull it, I doubt you would get enough pressure to hurt anything. Thayer valves are not the tightest sealing valves, so getting a pop from them can be hard.
However, I would still try to avoid doing it, as you can possibly end up sucking "crud" , "gunk" into valve areas.
However, I would still try to avoid doing it, as you can possibly end up sucking "crud" , "gunk" into valve areas.
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Yamaha YBL-620G
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8260
Re: Yamaha YBL-620G
Quite flat. Please see the screenshot of the tuner below. The slide also cannot be pushed all in except if you have it cut, after which I believe it can do in-tune G no problem. Well, that's a no go then. Probably easier to cut down the receiver end. I still don't know why they did away with that f...
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:59 am
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Yamaha YBL-620G
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8260
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:20 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Yamaha YBL-620G
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8260
Re: Yamaha YBL-620G
Thanks for the history David. I have this version, which also has the split triggers from the factory. I bought it used , but always wondered when this final iteration was first sold and how long it was produced for? Detailed Yamaha history can be hard to come by. Per the Yamaha parts catalog: http...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:37 am
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Yamaha YBL-620G
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8260
Re: Yamaha YBL-620G
The salesman at Dillon Music said the 620G was Yamaha's version of a vintage Conn 62H. Whether this is true or the playing characteristics equate I am not sure as I have never played a vintage Conn 62H. A more correct statement would be that the YBL-611/YBL-612 was based on the 62H / 73h. The 62H h...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:24 am
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Yamaha YBL-620G
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8260
Re: Yamaha YBL-620G
The YBL-620 G is a great horn, and was on my short list for a while, before I found a great deal on a great condition YBL-612 R II. The current YBL-830 can be made into (flat)G-Eb by ordering another F slide and put it into Gb/D branch. The slides of both branches are of the same width. I haven’t tr...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Anyone know of a trombone with longer tuningslide for the trigger?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2084
Re: Anyone know of a trombone with longer tuningslide for the trigger?
I remember that Custom OE Thayer Bass Trombone at Dillon Music. It was independent, and the thumb was F, and the paddle went right to D. It curved around the back of the trombone.
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:16 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Sideways rotors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1617
Re: Sideways rotors
Reminds me of the "Walzenvalve" German tubas which have the rotors directly below the paddles, instead of on the other side of the horn. I mean there's no real rule regarding which direction the rotor has to face.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:45 pm
- Forum: Accessories
- Topic: Do practice mutes get a bad rep?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2127
Re: Do practice mutes get a bad rep?
I think of there being "warmup mutes" and "practice mutes", and they fall into those two categories. Those like the best brass really are "warmup mutes", and are for keeping you really quiet so you can warm up without annoying the strings. Practice mutes like the Silent Brass system and the Bremner ...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:21 am
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Mouthpiece Sticking in Leadpipe
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3260
Re: Mouthpiece Sticking in Leadpipe
Definitely looks like some solder ran down into the pipe when it was originally assembled.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: New Bach Trombone
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2984
Re: New Bach Trombone
I think it was strange/different that a guy like Peter was working with Thein to get them to build an instrument that was such a departure from what they normally make. It's great, now they have that horn, but Peter has such an influence from his teacher Alessi that it's surprising that he wasn't o...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Can someone ID this please?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2786
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Conn 100HB
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1558
Re: Conn 100HB
I would say that it's definitely a "Step Up" horn. They often look just like the pro horns, but use lesser components. Quinn is usually spot on with his listings, so I would say he's right with this as well. It also could be a special run of the 88HO. So I'd ask if he knows what specifically separat...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 5:59 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: New Bach Trombone
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2984
Re: New Bach Trombone
That does look like a variant of the A47BO, as far as I can tell, but the lighting in the video makes it nearly impossible to see the valve wrap. it almost looks like it crosses over in some strange way. I've also been somewhat amazed that Bach uses it's own valve on the A47BO, but now uses the Open...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: underrated, overrated, rated....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3063
Re: underrated, overrated, rated....
I look for a horn that I have to work the least with to produce the sound that is in my head. A horn that helps me, and doesn't fight me. Yes I know there is no such thing as a "perfect" trombone, but some definitely just didn't work with me. It's the same with any instrument. Also the valve feel an...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:33 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Can someone ID this please?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2786
Re: Can someone ID this please?
Interesting valve mounting, though I can see the benefit of it.
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:06 am
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Artificial aging?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1654
Re: Artificial aging?
That... looks like crap, sorry. All they did was take off the lacquer and use brass black, or something similar. They probably didn't properly soak it in water for 24 hours to remove the oxidizing agent either.
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Edwards T-STDN vs. Getzen 3047 slides
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3319
Re: Edwards T-STDN vs. Getzen 3047 slides
There are some 4147 in orchestras. But otherwise, not much point when you can have an Edwards tailored to fit your needs. I've actually been fairly surprised to see that a lot of listed Edwards artists are using the T-396 now. I had thought it wouldn't have affected the pro world much, but it defin...
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Mouthpieces
- Topic: Hammond Mouthpiece question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2878
Re: Hammond Mouthpiece question
Definitely email your questions to Hammond. They are very responsive. Karl Hammond worked at Schilke and developed the "Symphony" series there, so he would know exactly what you're asking.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: My new Favorite trombone!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3263
Re: My new Favorite trombone!
NICE!!!!! What a great looking horn, classic Single Valve bass. Love the E-pull as well.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:07 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Small bore ergonomics
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4366
Re: Small bore ergonomics
For me, I hold the slide more parallel to the ground, and increase the angle between the slide and bell section. I only really need to do this on my 3B and Alto.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:42 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Play in rotor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2038
Re: Play in rotor
The spindle screw just holds the linkage to the rotor stem. if it's moving back and forth, it's either worn, or the backing plate could be not installed correctly.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Reynolds bass
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1275
Re: Reynolds bass
I know some people who really like them. The main question is, will YOU like it.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:40 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Bach K valve
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1920
Re: Bach K valve
They are nice valves! Just make sure they are in good shape. I don't know if anyone is making any type of parts for them anymore.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:15 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Material: Leadpipe vs crook vs tuning slide vs bell (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2213
Re: Material: Leadpipe vs crook vs tuning slide vs bell (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
Here is an interesting point.... I don't necessarily agree, but I do agree. Go to an expert to get fitted if you go the modular route. They have seen enough different people to know what works generally for different types of players. For example, when I was doing this, it was pretty obvious to me ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Material: Leadpipe vs crook vs tuning slide vs bell (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2213
Re: Material: Leadpipe vs crook vs tuning slide vs bell (Alto, Tenor, Bass)
CLOSE THE CAN OF WORMS.
Stick to non-modular horns if you are like me. Constantly worrying whether it's the BEST POSSIBLE COMBINATION will make you lose so much sleep.
Stick to non-modular horns if you are like me. Constantly worrying whether it's the BEST POSSIBLE COMBINATION will make you lose so much sleep.
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Mouthpieces
- Topic: Anyone actually use reeve sleeves?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3171
Re: Anyone actually use reeve sleeves?
People mess with the spacing between mouthpiece throat and venturi enough that Adams Instruments makes an "Adjustable Gap Receiver" for their Euphonium models.
Two piece or one piece, there is still some interaction between the throat and the venturi.
Two piece or one piece, there is still some interaction between the throat and the venturi.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Benge 290 question
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3450
Re: Benge 290 question
They are nice horns. If it's in good shape and the price is right, why not go for it? Plenty of people love them. Well designed. It's a shame they don't make them anymore. The Benge line was well thought out, but once Conn-Selmer became a thing, they were doomed.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: What is happening to my silver plating?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3125
Re: What is happening to my silver plating?
I have found that (at least some) leather mouthpiece pouches will cause silver-plated mouthpieces to rapidly tarnish. Now only used for gold-plated pieces. The tanning agents used to turn hides into leather are nasty, whether they are vegetable based or chemical based. They readily react with just ...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:47 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: What is happening to my silver plating?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3125
Re: What is happening to my silver plating?
That’s interesting. I had the same thing happen to a mouthpiece that i left in my shops ultrasonic cleaning room for a week. I left it tuesday and came back monday and it was straight black and another was that orange color with my finger prints on it. I’m really not sure what caused it, or why the...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: What is happening to my silver plating?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3125
Re: What is happening to my silver plating?
Classic tarnish. Some silver polishes have a "tarnish shield" in them, which is usually some type of silicone. It may be possible that some mouthpiece makers now use this to prevent tarnish. Bach and Yamaha used to have mouthpieces in plastic bags with a little black strip of paper, which was actual...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: Closed wrap section advise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1944
Re: Closed wrap section advise
Not sure what you'll gain in "portability." :idk: My old Conn 88H case is only 1¼" shorter than an 88HCL case – it's the slide length that determines the case length. This was my thought as well. Just looking at that case, it's not getting any shorter unless the SLIDE gets shorter. It'll make the b...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Yamaha valve issue
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4284
Re: Yamaha valve issue
After several days of Hetmans each morning, the valve is playable. A testimonial to Hetmans, I suppose. Perhaps the long term solution is to get used to cleaning the valve regularly and frequent (daily) applications of Hetmans. Where are you located? If you are anywhere near Washington State, I wou...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Return or repair?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3062
Re: Return or repair?
Im pretty sure it was aftermarket. The lacquer started discoloring when i put flux on it, no heat or anything just flux and it turned a pasty white. I think im just gonna order the parts and finish it You are aware that flux is pretty corrosive, right? If it was nitro lacquer it'll readily react wi...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:15 am
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Return or repair?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3062
Re: Return or repair?
Was it an original Shires part, or was it something that had been fabricated? Those connectors are pretty specific to Shires.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:21 am
- Forum: Instruments
- Topic: New Arkbone Custom Trombone Prototype Pics
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3071
Re: New Arkbone Custom Trombone Prototype Pics
Dang, I wish I played more, or didn't already have a fleet of trombones. These look really great.
Thank you SO much for continuing to innovate and bring fresh ideas and designs into the market Noah!
Thank you SO much for continuing to innovate and bring fresh ideas and designs into the market Noah!
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:34 pm
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Yamaha valve issue
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4284
Re: Yamaha valve issue
Hmm, that is somewhat odd. I've got several Yamaha trombones, and haven't had any valve issues. Maybe something happened to it during shipping at some point?
Has it always been like this?
Has it always been like this?
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Mouthpieces
- Topic: What’s the deal with steel ??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6538
Re: What’s the deal with steel ??
If I'm correct, Stainless steel is supposed to form an impermeable layer of Chromium Oxide, which is what prevents any further oxidation. Some acids can eat through this though.
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:39 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Cleaning a de-lacquered trombone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3199
Re: Cleaning a de-lacquered trombone
Soap and water. Nothing else. You could maybe get some silicone furniture wax and rub a tiny bit alll over the outside. That will make it smell lemony fresh and can help prevent further oxidation.
I would not recommend doing that inside the bell however, unless you want mutes to fall out a lot.
I would not recommend doing that inside the bell however, unless you want mutes to fall out a lot.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:03 pm
- Forum: Mouthpieces
- Topic: What’s the deal with steel ??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6538
Re: What’s the deal with steel ??
I also had a SS G&W for a while. I think a Euros? I just didn't bond with it. The lip feel was "different" somehow. Almost like it "bounced back" more. Maybe due to the harder alloy? Anyway, I felt it "supercharged" my sound somehow, but I didn't like the results coming out the other end. Maybe if I...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:39 am
- Forum: Modification & Repair
- Topic: Mute repair
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4855
Re: Mute repair
What kind/brand of mute?