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Paul De Ritter New Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Florida/New York
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:46 am Post subject: ErgoBrass for trumpet? |
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After having rotor cuff surgery, I am going to try the ErgoBrass unit. In my shows I have to switch from trumpet to flugel and back again frequently. Is it possible/practical to use one ErgoBrass with both horns and just buy another mounting plate for the flugelhorn or should I plan on buying two units with each one dedicated to specific horn?
I welcome any suggestions. |
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cgaiii Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 Jun 2017 Posts: 1548 Location: Virginia USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like you have to pull the pin out to release the horn and then attach the other horn and insert the pin. I guess it depends on how fast you have to switch.
See first video here:
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Marc_S New Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2019 Posts: 6 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Wow this is really innovative. Has anyone ever tried this gadget? Aside from having a physical condition like in the OP's case, i'm just really curious if the benefits of it are worth potential hassle of using a contraption like this.
I'd love to hear anyone's first hand experiences.
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michael_bxl Regular Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Posts: 93 Location: Between Brussels and Ankara
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Yes it is possible to switch. That's why they sell additionnel plates on the website.
For an exemple in live situation, Nicholas Payton is using it to be able to play piano with his free hand.
https://youtu.be/j8bI9YNNOys?t=569 _________________ Yamaha YTR-6335RC
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9028 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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I have an ergobrass for trombone and I think where it attaches to the trombone, it's fairly firm and certainly couldn't be used in a quick situation like you describe. I am assuming that the system is, in concept, the same as trumpet
Do I understand you that you want to remove the mounting device from the trumpet and put it on the flugelhorn quickly? If that is the case, I don't think you could do that. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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popfly38 New Member
Joined: 14 Feb 2019 Posts: 5 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I have a degenerative muscular condition in my upper arms and use the Ergo brass on my trumpets. It's a wonderful invention and I couldn't play without it. I have six horns I play regularly so I have multiple plates and a single Ergo brass support. Switching is simple and could easily be done in a show. It would require 20 or 30 seconds to complete. I would think with a little practice you could chop that time down. The biggest problem I have found is that if you aren't careful when attaching the spring clip there is a chance you will scratch the valves. Good luck. _________________ 1946, 1965, 1971 Bach Stradivarius
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twoforks Regular Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:22 am Post subject: Nick Payton, new trumpet support? |
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Hello,
It looks like Nick Payton is using a different wrist support for his trumpet during the tiny desk show (great performance, too!); is it commercially available?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_dSlxgD2Fo _________________ Lots of horns for the job |
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