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Completely understand where your head is at with it, I have lived in that mental state for a long while! I realise once your mind is made up over...

I vote for the Bonna. Great protection with style & usability. They turn up on here and eBay now & then. I got mine in like-new condition for...

I played 3 valve Conn, Olds, and Selmer (Bundy) through middle school (8th grade). In high school, we had Conn 24i Connstellations which I also...

I don't have much experience with other brands, but as far as Conn goes, the sweet spot is something like 1956 to 1960 or so. Lucky students (like...

As someone who went through public school playing these instruments, here are my impressions. The big 3 were Conn, King, and Olds. Holton and...

One of my favorite marching bands, Bethune Cookman University, uses the Yamaha YEP211. The specs are 11" bell and .571 bore. Another great band Ohio...

I saw where introductory pricing for the first 30 was under $900.00. I’d guess regular pricing between $900 and $1000 but I have no real knowledge of...

iMav, has there been a price put on them yet? I couldn't find it in the info page on Steven's website. Dave said the Bonna was a little less, so by...

He mentioned “JP Pro”…which I assume is the John Packer-branded Marcus Bonna case JP sells (and includes with the JP374). It is currently what I...

For a little less than the case iMav mentions, you might try the case that Adams uses: Marcus Bonna: ...

Below are links to some threads on cases. My recommendation is for either a Cronkhite or Marcus Bonna case. ...

They would be pricey, but if you want great protection, chat with Mr. Mead. He is promoting a new hard case from Wiseman. (I’m getting my with...

One thing to keep in mind is that you can tighten them down more if they are lubricated. So, if they end up drying out, they will be more difficult...

Thanks for posting this. I have neither time nor inclination to go through a rebuild. I have played, successfully, and it seems so far away as to...

Jharris- Inspiring! Please post as you progress even more.

Same ones I use for my 5050 too....

I’ve been putting a tiny bit of slide grease just on the bottom valve caps - not the top caps. I’ve had no problem using Hetman 7 which comes in a...

Another approach of using tuning slide grease (e.g. La Tromba cork & slide grease, Superslick tuning slide grease) on the threads in valve...

Totally agree - I didn't like my chances with taking something like a traditional tuning slide grease that you apply with your fingers, applying to...

I wouldn’t give up yet. I developed focal dystonia 12 months ago, 6 months later could not play at all…. Tried everything, changing equipment,...

Wow thanks! I had no idea Demondrae had written a book. Looking up the Jacobs and Phillips books I see books by Harold Brasch and Art Lehman as well,...

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Like you, I lube the threads on the valve casing that the valve cap screws on to. Just a couple of small dabs will do, as screwing on the valve cap...

I mean, pretty much anything you can put on the threads will be helpful. The problem with slide grease, and this depends on brand, is with some...

Good question - I would assume at some point that they will be moving forward with it as Steve certainly praised it, and his opinion carries quite a...

I have the Wick 5XR, it is very comfortable (compared to my SM4U).

I notice the schedule isn't up yet. Who is there for clinics and concerts will make my mind up for me