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    In the Sherwood shop, you can check with Jerry....

    In the Sherwood shop, you can check with Jerry. At this time of year, however, they are going to be swamped with school band instruments and won't have a lot of time for chit-chat.
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    I have to admit, Doug, this is the first time...

    I have to admit, Doug, this is the first time I've heard of using baking soda and water to get the tarnish out of a satin silver finish. (I guess I've led a sheltered life - lol) Do you use a thin...
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    Looks a lot like the matte-finish horn I had in...

    Looks a lot like the matte-finish horn I had in the late 70s, but Doug's looks a ton nicer. Good for you!
  4. I think it's age-related. I'm 66 and while I've...

    I think it's age-related. I'm 66 and while I've been playing for 54 years now, about 10 years ago I noticed the same effect - playing about 45 cents flat. I had the issue with the Sterling Virtuoso...
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    It's true that Joe aka "bloke" is opinionated on...

    It's true that Joe aka "bloke" is opinionated on many things, not the least of which is politics. He is adamantly conservative and makes no bones about it.

    But beyond that, he did some work on my...
  6. Thread: Water Catchers

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    Same with me, as I think I mentioned upthread....

    Same with me, as I think I mentioned upthread. Except for one thing - I do find water in the Adams water catcher, but it's a small amount compared to the veritable flood I routinely found in my...
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    Bobo's text for tuba was the first I bought when...

    Bobo's text for tuba was the first I bought when I started playing tuba in 2009. Very grateful for his instruction through the text. I suppose the only other tubist with equal skills might be Arnold...
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    A brief rundown on each, without photos: Adams...

    A brief rundown on each, without photos:

    Adams E2 - bought new in 2017, this horn has held up well with regular playing. A small ding in the bottom bow that occurred while cleaning it about 3...
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    Congratulations to both parties. I was a wee bit...

    Congratulations to both parties. I was a wee bit late to the party. Being largely dissatisfied with the Altieri bag I bought, I ordered a Cronkhite bag about 3 days ago. I could've saved some $$, but...
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    Thank you for your kind offer, but I ordered a...

    Thank you for your kind offer, but I ordered a 4th valve lock from Austin Custom Music last week. Cost was definitely cheaper than the $200 I was thinking I'd have to spend to put a Willson valve...
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    No aftermarket bottom cap -- the standard E2...

    No aftermarket bottom cap -- the standard E2 heavy bottom cap on all valves. I wasn't aware of a standalone valve lock. I'll look into that, thanks.
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    IMS didn't quote a price; I didn't ask, but it'll...

    IMS didn't quote a price; I didn't ask, but it'll be reasonable. Certainly not more than $200 tops.
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    Adams and Their 4th Valve Lock

    I should say, or lack of a 4th valve lock.

    I've had my Adams E2 for 5 years now and it's the best horn I've ever played, bar none. It's beefy enough, but not too beefy like my Sterling Virtuoso...
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    Will do, and if there is extra room within the...

    Will do, and if there is extra room within the bag, there's always the option of cutting and fitting some fishnet-covered foam rubber inside the bag, using velcro to keep same in place.
  15. I've had my E2 since 2017 and have had zero...

    I've had my E2 since 2017 and have had zero durability issues with it. As has been observed and like with any part that moves and needs to move when necessary, a bit of grease on the threads keeps...
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    Thanks for linking Dave's comments. I read them...

    Thanks for linking Dave's comments. I read them with interest.

    For my application, I don't travel great distances with my horn and certainly not on aircraft any more. (I note many players...
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    FWIW, Torpedo Bags, the new owner of the...

    FWIW, Torpedo Bags, the new owner of the Cronkhite lineup of gig bags, seems to have worked through its backlog of a few years ago. Their web site does not show any need to wait (as long as you're...
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    I'm afraid Cronkhite is just too expensive. I...

    I'm afraid Cronkhite is just too expensive. I bought a new Cronkhite bag for my Kanstul 33-T tuba about 10 years ago (back when Glenn still owned the business -- and he had to make up a new template...
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    I just looked at their web site and apparently...

    I just looked at their web site and apparently they have closed their shop this past June. They said they were closed for the summer, but would perhaps reopen. No indication that they've reopened,...
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    March Grandioso was another one I had memorized -...

    March Grandioso was another one I had memorized - we used it to march with quite a bit in the various bands I was in.
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    I'd love to respond that I'm currently playing...

    I'd love to respond that I'm currently playing with a brass band, but that is not the case.

    I started out in Germany in the mid-80s and played in several pickup SA groups. More fun than music,...
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    "Mars, The Bringer of War" especially is a time...

    "Mars, The Bringer of War" especially is a time to shine. Well done with the assignment and hope it goes well!
  23. Brass Band pieces? I bought a mute about 17...

    Brass Band pieces?

    I bought a mute about 17 years ago, but I'll be doggoned if I remember which piece it was meant for, except it was for brass band.
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    Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but...

    Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but harkening back to the older Boosey & Co. and Boosey & Hawkes 3+1 British euphoniums (these had the so-called "European" shank receiver, meaning smaller...
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    Agreed about design and the individual. Lots and...

    Agreed about design and the individual. Lots and lots of variables to contend with!

    I didn't go crazy trying to find the perfect mouthpiece, but I did try more than a few in attempting to address...
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