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starkadder Heavyweight Member
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 542
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:29 am Post subject: The best vs good enough |
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We have had a rash of threads asking for "The best..." mouthpiece, flugelhorn, valve oil, felts, mouthpiece brush, springs, and mute holders.
While I understand trumpet players are on a quest for excellence, am I wrong that "the best" of anything won't make a mediocre player better, and for an outstanding player, makes such a small difference to be imperceptible? At what point is good enough, enough?
Put another way, what is the best (narf!) way to ask for guidance on equipment?
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 8965 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:43 am Post subject: |
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As I was just completing a post in this vein almost simultaneous with the OP, the thought came to me, instantly . . to what end?
No offense to any of those asking, I don't know them, but I suspect it's often overkill. And I'm guilty of doing this, myself, so . .
For many players, the difference between average, competent equipment and the top-of-the-line equipment doesn't even apply. A saying that's stuck with me, quoting from a film-character I paraphrase, "Would it make any difference?" _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Getzen Capri Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn
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LaTrompeta Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 867 Location: West Side, USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a custom mouthpiece from Joey Pera in upstate NY about 5 years ago. I have never felt the need to try anything else. Sometimes you find something that works very well and stick with it. Anything you buy you will adapt to anyway. _________________ Please join me as well at:
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cgaiii Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 Jun 2017 Posts: 1541 Location: Virginia USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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The best is what is best for you. Does not matter if it is considered the best by anyone else. However, I think lots of people are gathering opinions to help them navigate the jungle of trumpets out there. Oh yes, and the double jungle of mouthpieces.
If it works you don't need to change. If you feel something could be better for you, you can look around and ask questions to help you get started as to where to look.
The "best" threads don't bother me because I take them in this sense and help where I have some knowledge, move on if I do not. Nothing to get upset about. _________________ Bb: Schilke X3L AS SP, Yamaha YTR-6335S
C: Schilke CXL, Kanstul 1510-2
Picc: Kanstul 920
Bb Bugle: Kanstul
Bb Pocket: Manchester Brass
Flugel: Taylor Standard
Bass Trumpet: BAC Custom
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 8965 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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cgaiii wrote: | The best is what is best for you. Does not matter if it is considered the best by anyone else. |
Probably, a better way of asking is, "What are the best horns/mouthpieces costing up to (fill in the blank), with a short bio and list of goals. And there seem to be plenty of well-intentioned people seeking that advice from other, more experienced players.
The thing that bugs me is the almost total lack of many (most?) to search the topic and to read what's already there. There's a lot of redundancy but we share the blame when we don't send them back to read what is, and often very redundant, material.
Whenever I had a question, (we had a good set of encyclopedia and related materials) my Dad's go-to answer was, "Look it up". Seemed frustrating, even a little cold at times, but that concept has served me well throughout my life.
I'm not sure what favors we give to people in the long run when we answer such questions over and over instead of sending them on a search. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Getzen Capri Cornet
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