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The holidays are typically a slow time for trumpeting, at least for me. \u00a0But there have been a few things going on that are noteworthy. \u00a0See what I did there? \u00a0See? \u00a0C’mon, it wasn’t THAT bad!<\/p>\nThe holidays are typically a slow time for trumpeting, at least for me. \u00a0But there have been a few things going on that are noteworthy. \u00a0See what I did there? \u00a0See? \u00a0C’mon, it wasn’t THAT bad!<\/p>\n
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First, in repair news, the lacquered Olds Ambassador has gone to a local music store for an estimate on pulling the tuning slide. \u00a0If it’s not too much, they will proceed.<\/p>\n
Since I don’t have very much in this trumpet, I have been considering trying to put a satin or brushed finish on it using either a Scotch pad or some very fine grit sandpaper. \u00a0A “professional” version of this task, including a rebuild, sells for $219.00 on eBay. \u00a0Goodness knows what a local shop would charge for something like this. \u00a0If this was a Strat or something expensive, it might be worth it. \u00a0But it’s not for a $50 Ambassador. \u00a0I’m still debating. \u00a0Feel free to leave your opinions and comments below.<\/p>\n
This past week, I did get to spend a few hours one evening with a very good friend and brother in Christ, Donnie, who’s also a fantastic trumpet player. \u00a0We played some duets together out of one of the technique-building trumpet books, which was great fun. \u00a0Donnie majored in trumpet in college, while I am simply a woodwind guy trying to play trumpet.<\/p>\n
Donnie tried my silver Ambassador out, and pronounced it a good choice for me. \u00a0Yaay, although I was pretty much stuck with it even if it wasn’t.<\/p>\n
He also pulled out some of the mouthpieces he’s collected over the years, and we had fun listening to the differences in sound between the different ones. \u00a0There was one in particular that was comparable to a Bach 2C, but had a very tapered and conical cup. \u00a0It didn’t seem to work as well in the lower registers, but gave the trumpet a flugelhorn-like tone. \u00a0Donnie normally uses a Bach Megatone mouthpiece, and there was a very big difference in the sound between it and the 2C. \u00a0He loaned me a Dennis Wick mouthpiece to try, and I’m looking forward to that.<\/p>\n
Afterwards, we had home-made apple crisp (delicious!) and vanilla ice cream. \u00a0Yum.<\/p>\n
Community band practice starts up again this coming Monday, and I can’t wait. \u00a0Until next time, happy trumpeting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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