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improver Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:11 am Post subject: Where does Dillons get all their great used tpts |
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Anyone know |
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LaBestia Veteran Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 362 Location: 10 minutes from NYC
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:20 am Post subject: |
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From crazy trumpet players. They buy a great new horn and 2 months later think its the instrumnet from hell and they trade it in for the next honeymoon with a new horn.
Crazy trumpet players.......I heard some actually hang around here.... |
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chuck in ny Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3599 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: |
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...then you have your chet baker factor of musicians who sell horns to meet immediate needs.
there's a lot of reasons why trumpets have a brisk turnover, a player progressing and finding out the limitations of a horn, trumpets tending to be demanding instruments to play, getting a different idea of what your sound should be...chuck |
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atsfjohn Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 326
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: |
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For example, I have a wonderful, lightly used Courtois trumpet out for sale, but wanted to go in a different direction with a more "commercial" and aggressive kind of sound. Some had said I wasn't being heard above electric guitars in church...now I do not have that problem, and have to "dial it back" a little.
My 2c.
John _________________ (Kanstul) F. Besson International 800 (.460)
Marcinkiewicz Shew 2 mouthpiece |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12665 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Not being heard over the guitars is more of a sound guy issue than a new trumpet issue. After all they could always put a mike on you.
However, then you wouldn't have had the opportunity to go on a horn safari. |
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Pocket Monkeys Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 598
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: |
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...my favorite excuse to get a new horn is 'hey, beause it's tuesday'...i think dillon's gets a lot of that, or they steal them from somewhere...either way, i don't have time to find our right now...because it's tuesday... |
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poochie Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 1456 Location: New Jersey,so what!
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:51 am Post subject: |
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They also get them from trades. They give very good prices for horns in trade so if you ever want to "trade up" ,Dillon's is where to go. |
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Steve Dillon Regular Member
Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 49
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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From all over.
Sincerely,
Steve Dillon
Dillon Music |
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badiddley Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Posts: 259 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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that didn't take long. gotta love the internet.
BEST place to buy a used Bach |
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atsfjohn Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 326
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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LittleRusty wrote: | Not being heard over the guitars is more of a sound guy issue than a new trumpet issue. After all they could always put a mike on you.
However, then you wouldn't have had the opportunity to go on a horn safari. |
Absolutely true--but what is it about church sound techs (at least where I've been playing) that they hardly put any mic gain at all on a trumpet, but the electric guitars are screaming loud?
Anyhow, in the one church I was playing once a month, they called me into a room and said "trumpet doesn't even fit 5 songs we do" and that no horns would fit...so I was axed. It didn't matter that many in the congregation liked it (and some said they could hardly hear me and that I should play out more).
So I determined nobody would ever be able to say they didn't hear me again, and got a new horn. Good excuse for a horn safari? Yeah.
Perhaps now the joke is on those church bozos. Tonight I have a second audition for a "professional" brass quintet. Granted, they don't make much money, and most goes to pay for music and supplies or gas money, but they do get paid to play.
My friend/teacher and I will be going to Dillon's one of these days in the next few months to shop trumpets.
John _________________ (Kanstul) F. Besson International 800 (.460)
Marcinkiewicz Shew 2 mouthpiece |
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Riojazz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Well, they got some from me. I'm amazed and delighted by their inventory. _________________ Matt Finley https://mattfinley.bandcamp.com/releases
Kanstul 1525 flugel with French taper, Shires Bb Destino Med & C trumpets, Schilke XA1 cornet, Schagerl rotary, Schilke P5-4 picc, Yamaha soprano sax, Powell flute. Sanborn GR66MS & Touvron-D. |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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And some from guys like me, who are obsessive-compulsive when it comes to taking care of horns.
They are GREAT guys to deal with, i.m.o. _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval |
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dizzyizzy Veteran Member
Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 248 Location: VA
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:45 am Post subject: |
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[quote="Anyhow, in the one church I was playing once a month, they called me into a room and said "trumpet doesn't even fit 5 songs we do" and that no horns would fit...so I was axed. It didn't matter that many in the congregation liked it (and some said they could hardly hear me and that I should play out more).
So I determined nobody would ever be able to say they didn't hear me again, and got a new horn. Good excuse for a horn safari? Yeah.
Perhaps now the joke is on those church bozos. Tonight I have a second audition for a "professional" brass quintet. Granted, they don't make much money, and most goes to pay for music and supplies or gas money, but they do get paid to play.
My friend/teacher and I will be going to Dillon's one of these days in the next few months to shop trumpets.
John[/quote]
Just politely point out that it was decided LONG AGO...that when GABRIEL puts forth on his Heavenly Trumpet...there ARE NO guitar parts.
dizzyizzy |
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cleanhead77@embarqmail Veteran Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Yes, but in a metaphysical interpetation of the Bible, a trumpet = guitar. What really happened at Jericho was that when the inhabitants heard the terrible sound of the electric guitars, powered by the Arch of the Covenant, they fled the city, and in their desperate haste they trampled down the walls. _________________ So many trumpets and mouthpieces, so little time. |
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oliver king Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Dillons does have an amazing selection of horns available. I got my first Martin from there as well as my Blackbyrd. There is a Bach they've got that I've my eye on ....
The sales staff is great! _________________ LB Bel Canto #59
Holton B47
Frankenhorn projects 1-5
Adams F1
Olds Super Tenor Trombone
Alesis QS8
B2MS3, B2GS3, |
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nickpasternack Veteran Member
Joined: 07 Sep 2008 Posts: 176 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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look, i know i have said this a lot, but Dillon's is simply the BEST in the buissness. People know that if they consign their horn to Dillon's it is going to get sold at a decent price, and sold quickly. The amount of foot traffic through that place is amazing. If you ever get there, do not go on a saturday....you wont be able to find a seat to play. Its great to have a place to go as a 17 year old student, where you are treated as a customer, not as a juvenile that needs to be watched. I go with a friend every couple months to play, and see what they have.
Like Mr. Dillon said.....they come from all over.....nuff said..... _________________ Harrelson 907 2005
Getzen eterna Flugel 2006
J.W Pepper cornet |
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thedevilisbad Heavyweight Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Posts: 1379 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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I like that they keep their prices relatively low, not all online sellers can do that. The only other place I can think of is quality-brass which has kind of nasty pictures on their website, but are very helpful when you email them. _________________ Do or do not, there is no try.
David Koch Custom 1958 Olds Ambassador
1951 Conn 80A
A lot of other crap. |
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Randall Nelson Veteran Member
Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 232 Location: Washington State
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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...I've bought horns from Fred at Quality Brass and would say that he is a real gentleman to work with. He's very ethical and honest about what is and isn't with the horn.
I'd easily say the same about the crew over at Dillons. I got my early 60's King Silversonic from them and was (and still am) extremely happy with it and their service. I'd buy from either of them again. While I'm talking about online shops, I've also had a very positive buying experience with John at the Trumpet Trader. _________________ Randy Nelson
Olds Super Recording
Kanstul Chicago
Kanstul French Besson Marvin Stamm
Lawler C7
Getzen Custom 3051 LB RL |
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Dr. Stu Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 651 Location: New York, N.Y.
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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nickpasternack wrote: | If you ever get there, do not go on a saturday....you wont be able to find a seat to play....
Like Mr. Dillon said.....they come from all over.....nuff said..... |
I disagree. I like going there on a Saturday. A lot of people, a lot of energy!
-Stu |
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ChuckNorrisOfTrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 654 Location: Random Jungle, Sniping People with Double Cs
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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poochie wrote: | They also get them from trades. They give very good prices for horns in trade so if you ever want to "trade up" ,Dillon's is where to go. |
Exactly what I did when I jumped off the Bach Boat and hopped on to the Yamaha Cruise Ship. _________________ Yamaha YTR-9335NYS Bb
Yamaha YTR-9445CHS C
Yamaha YTR-946GS Rotary C
Cromer Custom D/Eb
Schilke P5-4 Piccolo
Getzen Bb Cornet
ACB Flugelhorn
"There is no way to realize your potential unless you throw yourself into it" ~Armando Ghitalla |
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