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    Polishing & buffing the nooks and crannies

    Greetings:

    I have a Besson 3-valve compensating baritone which means it has tubes running everywhere since all that plumbing must be packed into a tight space. So there are lots of nooks and...
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    I also have a 321 and agree that the Shilke 51D...

    I also have a 321 and agree that the Shilke 51D is a good match for the horn. However, my daughter prefers the 6 1/2 AL.

    ~ John
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    One more update. I just received an invoice from...

    One more update. I just received an invoice from UPS for customs duties and a brokerage charge.

    The duties were assessed at 2.90%. The brokerage charge was $7.00. Total was less than $50.

    ~...
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    And I thought being stuck behind the horses was...

    And I thought being stuck behind the horses was bad . . . .

    ~ John
  5. Beautiful horn. May I ask who did the...

    Beautiful horn. May I ask who did the refurbishing work?

    ~ John
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    Interesting coincidence this thread come up today...

    Interesting coincidence this thread come up today for me. I was just invited to participate in a memorial day parade but the thought never crossed my mind to march with either of my compensating...
  7. Case/gig bag for Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign Baritone

    My fellow musicians:

    I recently bought a B&H Sovereign Baritone. It is a 1984 horn and I am not sure if the original hard case came with the horn. It does not matter because I need to replace...
  8. Giddings & Webster MPC on Sale - 25% off MSRP

    For those of you wanting to pickup a G&W MPC, they are currently running a 25% off sale per their website.

    http://www.gwmouthpieces.com/


    ~ John
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    100 pounds which was about $150 USD. Not cheap...

    100 pounds which was about $150 USD. Not cheap by any means, but since I could not find a B&H/Besson compensating baritone in excellent condition within my budget here in the US, I had "to pay the...
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    For those of you who are searching for good...

    For those of you who are searching for good quality previously owned instruments, I highly recommend Jenny Thomas and her company Duchy Brass. I just recently completed the purchase of a B&H...
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    Hi April: I think you left out on important...

    Hi April:

    I think you left out on important item - the type/brand of horn played. Not sure all the pro horns are the same height.

    So for the record I play a Yamaha YEP-642.

    1) Yes, I rest...
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    Besson and the Lottery Era

    Greetings:

    It has been a long time since I have visited or posted on this board. I am back again because I am thinking about replacing my Yamaha YBH-301 baritone with a used compensating...
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    Yamaha 621S Pro Baritone for Sale

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  14. International Staff Band of the Salvation Army played in Sacramento, CA

    The ISB is on tour in the United States and last night they performed in Sacramento. This was the first world class brass band I have seen perform and I was simply blown...
  15. Silver vs. Gold, Not Again! (Stainless Steel too)

    I concur with Barry's assessment of the SS G&W Kadja MPC.

    When I moved up from a Yamaha 321 to the 642, I kept the same MPC, a 51D, until I made the adjustment to the larger bore horn. Once I was...
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    Euphonium for My Son

    TexasDobie:

    Welcome to the forum, we're glad you joined and are excited to hear that your son has chosen to play the Euph.

    I walked in your shoes two years ago when my daughter, then in 7th...
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    Sluggish valves

    I had the same trouble with my Yamaha horns. I fixed my problem by:

    1. switching to synthetic valve oil - I use the Yamaha brand - light formulation

    2. diligently flossing and brushing my teeth...
  18. Thread: 642 question

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    642 question

    John,

    I had forgotten that you were the one who had made the Buick reference. I thought at the time, and still do, that in a humorous way the remark was right on point. So no harm, no foul....
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    642 question

    John:

    I am curious why you obtained a 642 when you already have a fine axe. http://www.dwerden.com/talk/forum/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif IIRC someone on this forum called the 642 the...
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    642 question

    John:

    It must be hand size and you must have bigger hands than me. I find the lyre holder a very convenient place to rest my thumb. Wow the serendipity of be a short fat guy....
  21. H. Berlioz - Akihiko Ito / Le Carnaval romain

    While I enjoy seeing our instruments in solo settings, I also think it is very cool what can be done with Baritones and Euphoniums in an ensemble setting.

    Enjoy.
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    Quintet for Brass, but no Euphonium Part

    Greetings:

    Apologies if I put this in the wrong topic - I was not sure where it should go - moderator please feel free to move

    Our church's music director sent me "A Celebration of Carols for...
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    Hello, Dolly - 1969 Film

    Some quickie shots of our favorite instrument as Dolly Levi (Barbara Streisand) dances through marching bands on parade during the song "Before the Parade Passess By."

    Looked like the bands were...
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    Yamaha 641S

    Rick:

    Thanks for the link to the site. This is a great reference for anyone playing a Yamaha instrument.

    On Memorial Day, after my concert in the morning, I am hooking up with my buddy who...
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    Shoichiro Hokazono & Yamaha Musings

    HA! So what you're saying is that I play a Buick?! http://www.dwerden.com/talk/forum/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

    Thanks for the clarification. I find this discussion about marketing &...
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