I don't enjoy Bachs. Stuffy valves and the basses are blatty.

The prototype #01 has arrived. I'm very proud of this instrument. It will be available at my shop for trial. As I said previously, I would love to have input from the community as we make the final tweaks for production.

Hello friends,

Just a friendly inquiry:

We recently had an audition at the USAF Band of the Golden West at Travis AFB California.  I would like to know how many of you were aware that we had an audition.  Is there anyone out there that would have sent in a CD if they had known there was an audition?  Is there anyone that would have told a student or friend to audition had they known about it?  Is there anyone who didn't send in a tape because they think all the band does is play marches and parades?

Just trying to get some input.  Thank you for your time!

Also, any CA bone guys like to ride?



-t rex

I have a conn 70h that is definitely front heavy, I wish I could do something about it... But at the same time I don't want to change the way it plays. I use a dependent Edwards bass that I have a counterweight on, simply because I prefer the feel and sound when it is on. Maybe psychological? Don't know, but whatever it is is makes a difference

I'm confused too...that Coutios is the heaviest trombone I've ever held, and it wasn't front heavy.

I have done lot of posts with recordings here.
Very honest, I sometimes regret it. Because it seems to be a little selfish, it seem to be a ego trip and stupid thing to do. And I agree, it is a little bit selfish.

I don't have any excuses. But I think most people that know me will not see me as selfish.  I can tell why I have done it.

1. Very honest some are for me to be accepted. Stupid? Yes, very stupid and selfish.

2. Some are for learning, many people here can give good advices, and I thanks all of you for that. I have learned a lot from people here. That's maybe the main reason. There are some great people here with lot of experience and knowledge.

3. Some are to show its possible to play small bass trombone mouthpieces, and vintage horns even in 2013.

4. Some I hope to show it is possible to do a simple piece of music well. 

5.  I admit some is done because I live in place where there are not many other trombonist to talk with.



I want you all to know all of my recordings here is my practice that day I posted it. Some day I might do a recording that is  prepared. I understand very well many here are tired of my me.


Geezer, remember you and me have nothing to loose. Many others have their living from making music with their trombone, they have to be careful. I admire all people here that deer to post an mp3 and ask for advice.

Both you and me love that tune "Yesterday" from Beatles. Why not make a recording of it both and share our thoughts how to do it. Maybe make it very different from the original tune?

Leif
 


 

Something else ... most servers definitely prefer cash. I try to be a buck or maybe two more generous if I put a tip on a card.
 
I'm also with JohnL--I usually make $5 my minimum, the only exception being if I'm with a crüe that's bouncing around to different bars. That gets pretty expensive--could almost double the cost if the crüe has one drink at each bar, so you cover a round plus a $5 tip at each stop. That's pretty extreme barhopping, but you get the idea. I pretty much just don't do that any more though. We have a dozen or so decent to good bars in Athens, but a few really excellent ones stand out (all of which serve good food as well), so I prefer sticking with those for doing the bar (& grill) schtick. I guess all that means my "exception" is actually historical.
 
If I go to Europe (and I expect it's a matter of time) I guess I'll ask around about which places do and don't appreciate the tipping schtick. I hear some servers take it as an insult, but that's the kind of rumor cheap skates start and perpetuate--that and/or people who know the deal if it's true, of course.

My single valve is front heavy. My no valve has a counter weight too.

Perhaps you need to choose "Require immediate payment when buyer uses Buy It Now" on your listing, so the buyer has to make a payment right away.
Maybe the guy needed to get rid of your item because he is selling something similar. Just guess.

Right?! It really opened a lot of possibilites with various dynamic mic's as well.