Mahillon piccolo trumpet

Joe Bodiford · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject: Mahillon piccolo trumpet

Hey gang - I'm looking to add a Mahillon piccolo trumpet to my collection. My first teacher, John Ossi, studied with Roger Voisin, who played one on his 1960's Baroque concerto recording. Despite Voisin's inexplicable tremelo, the tone of the horn was gorgeous.

If anyone has one for sale - 3 or 4 valve, doesn't matter - let me know.
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Michael Meeks · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:59 pm Post subject:

I sold mine to David Blackadder in the UK about 20 years ago and he could possibly still have it.
It used to belong to Don Smithers (it's in a photo with him on one of his LP's) and came to me via Michael Laird.
I do not have David's address but if you do some research you could probably get it. You could also PM me if you need any help in this.
MM

DH · Veteran Member Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 493

My teacher at Eastman had one also. At the time I also had a Mahillon tuba and the emblem on the huge trumpet bell was the same as the one on the tiny piccolo bell. I've always thought it would be nice to have one also but have never run across one.

CRoberts8 · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject:

Since it's out there...I'm also looking for one.
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dr_trumpet · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:08 pm Post subject:

I have one but it is not for sale. The ITG got one a few years ago in an inherited estate. I don't remember what happened with the horn....it was a four valve, and I was a little tight on cash, or I would have added it to my collection.
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tptfrbrains · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject:

Roger Voisin did not have an "inexplicable tremelo". He was one of the most gifted musicians of the 20th century and he sounded exactly like he wanted to sound. His sound concepts came from generations of musicians that lived before us. I was a student of Roger's and I cherished his ideas on style, and the fact that he was brave enough to be and stay different.

r.

Mzony · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject:

AMEN Roger.
Oh, and +1.

Every time I play I can hear him in my head tell me something-he is always in my thoughts.
And I CHERISH his recordings and the memories of him demonstrating for me.

I have one of those pics, but I'm never letting go.

Mike
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rhenssen · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: Mahillon piccolo trumpets

dr_trumpet · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Mahillon piccolo trumpets

Joe Bodiford · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:59 am Post subject:

I'll buy the 3-valve - please send photos to JoeBod@me.com. If Dr. Lilly doesn't want the 4-valve, I'll buy it as well.
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dr_trumpet · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:01 am Post subject:

Joe Bodiford · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:12 am Post subject:

Lol, Al!

I just got a 4-valve yesterday! Bought it from an old friend whose father bought it new in the 60s - all these years and I never knew he had it!!!!

This works out great for both of us. By the way, I have a photo of your (with credit to you) on the Mahillon page of my website (http://www.joetrumpet.com/joetrumpet/Mahillon_Piccolo_Trumpets.html). You can see my latest acquisition there.

Joe
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wvtrumpet · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:38 am Post subject:

DH · Veteran Member Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 493

So with all this back and forth IS there still one for sale??

CRoberts8 · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject:

None for sale-both sold quickly. The 3 valve is headed my way. I've been itching to try one of these for a while and am excited to give it a try!
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Joe Bodiford · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:09 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, someone saw the reply that one was for sale before I did and beat me to the punch. So goes life. Apparently I only missed it by hours. . .

I'm STILL LOOKING FOR A 3-VALVE. After 20 years, the search continues . . .

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Sneklof · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:57 am Post subject: C. Mahillon

[quote="Joe Bodiford"]Unfortunately, someone saw the reply that one was for sale before I did and beat me to the punch. So goes life. Apparently I only missed it by hours. . .

[b]I'm STILL LOOKING FOR A 3-VALVE.[/b] After 20 years, the search continues . . . :cry:[/quote]

To all interested,

I recently purchased a case of several trumpets and mouthpieces which previously belonged to the late Robert Grocock (trumpet teacher at DePauw and a former member of the  Chicago Symphony Orchestra). One of the instruments is a C. Mahillon 521 H piccolo trumpet (or piccolo flugelhorn), which seems to be in fine condition. The case also included what looks like a piccolo lead pipe, but it doesn’t seem to fit into the receiver. I’m posting this since it seems that a few people have been looking for this instrument.

Jeff
jfolkens@cinci.rr.com

dr_trumpet · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: Re: C. Mahillon