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JackoAus New Member
Joined: 19 Oct 2015 Posts: 6 Location: Bairnsdale, Australia
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 1:49 pm Post subject: Spit mat |
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Just a little thing I found and use as a spit mat in preference to a towel etc.
The Finish line absorbent mat is rubber backed and looks neat on the floor. Should be available into any bicycle store.
http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/specialty-products/absorb-it-mat _________________ Bach Strad model 72
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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I guess it's not a bad idea, but I would rather toss an old newspaper on the floor and throw it away when it's....uh......full, rather than having a spit soaked, albeit dry, mat on the floor permanently.
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2450 Location: New York City
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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I use plain old washcloths, which I rotate out on at least a weekly basis. (I use a different color to make sure my bath and trumpet washcloths don't get confused.)
I also keep a fresh one in the trumpet case at all times. You never know when you'll be playing somewhere where spraying water everywhere isn't kosher. _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Turkle wrote: | ......
I also keep a fresh one in the trumpet case at all times. You never know when you'll be playing somewhere where spraying water everywhere isn't kosher. |
Good idea! I also wonder if people in clubs who set their drinks on the edge of the stage while they dance would do that if they realized that the trumpet and trombone in the band can be sort of.....uh....."messy" instruments.😉
Brad _________________ 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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trumpet95IJ New Member
Joined: 13 Apr 2018 Posts: 4
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:27 am Post subject: Trumpet spit |
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Hi I just wanted to let you know that I made an invention called the brass plank and you should check it out at TheBrassPlank.com it should help with covid problem
we are taking orders!
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9144 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Is it spit or condensation? _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
"Well, even if I could play like Wynton, I wouldn't play like Wynton." Chet Baker
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
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GizB Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:14 am Post subject: |
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I've always used the smaller car floor mats.
Oh, and - condensation, definitely!
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"Wish I could play like Chet Baker AND Wynton Marsalis!" |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Trumpet spit |
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trumpet95IJ wrote: | Hi I just wanted to let you know that I made an invention called the brass plank and you should check it out at TheBrassPlank.com it should help with covid problem
we are taking orders!
thanks |
Just my opinion, but that seems unnecessary.
Brad _________________ 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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harryjamesworstnightmare Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 168
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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I keep some of these around for chemical spills and use them on the floor to catch water-key effluent. Can be reused several times and keeps the mess off tile floors etc. Not real pricey either and you never know when you may have to change a diaper. We always used them on the changing table. I also used them in the darkroom back when I did a lot of printing as it was easier to throw these away and not have a messy cleanup.
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-certainty-underpads-xl-x-large/ID=prod6208172-product _________________ Brian James
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Bach Strad 43 Sterling Silver Plus
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tptptp Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Oct 2001 Posts: 1410 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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I just duct tape a Depends extra small to my tuning slide. Change it out once a month.
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etc-etc Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Trumpet spit |
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trumpet95IJ wrote: | Hi I just wanted to let you know that I made an invention called the brass plank and you should check it out at TheBrassPlank.com it should help with covid problem
we are taking orders!
thanks |
The bigger issue is production of aerosols by practically all aerophones (including singing).
Also, the question is how to wipe off the liquid collected on the surface without spreading the contamination further. Some of it will evaporate and some will not. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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If I might offer a little advice to the seller of the plank...
It might be nice to provide pictures of your product on the page or at least on the more info link.
I shouldn't need to watch a cutsie video for 60 seconds just to see what you are selling.
A question that immediately springs to my mind when I experience sites like this, and this is only my personal reaction, is "what are they trying to hide or obscure?"
That said, I will stick to the hand towel and clothes washer method. |
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trumpet95IJ New Member
Joined: 13 Apr 2018 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:10 am Post subject: Main website |
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LittleRusty wrote: | If I might offer a little advice to the seller of the plank...
It might be nice to provide pictures of your product on the page or at least on the more info link.
I shouldn't need to watch a cutsie video for 60 seconds just to see what you are selling.
A question that immediately springs to my mind when I experience sites like this, and this is only my personal reaction, is "what are they trying to hide or obscure?"
That said, I will stick to the hand towel and clothes washer method. |
on the main page theres pictures of the brass plank
www.TheBrassPlank.com |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:28 am Post subject: |
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JUST my opinion: 29.00, and rather than just tossing an old newspaper or paper towel in the trash, one more thing to schlep to gigs or lessons, and clean later?
Not for me.
Brad _________________ 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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GizB Veteran Member
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Richard III Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2671 Location: Anacortes, WA
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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I put a hand towel over one knee. Everything goes there. I've done this for trumpet, french horn and now euphonium. Tidy and nothing to trip over. _________________ Richard
Today's Trumpet: 1937 Cleveland Toreador
Today's Cornet: York Eminence
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adagiotrumpet Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Brad361 wrote: | Turkle wrote: | ......
I also keep a fresh one in the trumpet case at all times. You never know when you'll be playing somewhere where spraying water everywhere isn't kosher. |
Good idea! I also wonder if people in clubs who set their drinks on the edge of the stage while they dance would do that if they realized that the trumpet and trombone in the band can be sort of.....uh....."messy" instruments.😉
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I have often wondered how often the Musician's Union cleans the carpets in the rehearsal rooms with daily back to back rehearsal bands using the facilities. I am sure that carpeting would keep a CSI team busy for a month. |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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adagiotrumpet wrote: | Brad361 wrote: | Turkle wrote: | ......
I also keep a fresh one in the trumpet case at all times. You never know when you'll be playing somewhere where spraying water everywhere isn't kosher. |
Good idea! I also wonder if people in clubs who set their drinks on the edge of the stage while they dance would do that if they realized that the trumpet and trombone in the band can be sort of.....uh....."messy" instruments.😉
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I have often wondered how often the Musician's Union cleans the carpets in the rehearsal rooms with daily back to back rehearsal bands using the facilities. I am sure that carpeting would keep a CSI team busy for a month. |
Probably true. Although most of the musicians in many rehearsal rooms are probably guitars, keys and drums, so not as messy as we are!😎
Brad _________________ 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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mr_evertonia Regular Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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I use one of the collapsible dog water bowls, wipe and re-use. They are cheap I'm sure, I had mine given to me, so the price was perfect. |
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adagiotrumpet Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Brad361 wrote: | adagiotrumpet wrote: | Brad361 wrote: | Turkle wrote: | ......
I also keep a fresh one in the trumpet case at all times. You never know when you'll be playing somewhere where spraying water everywhere isn't kosher. |
Good idea! I also wonder if people in clubs who set their drinks on the edge of the stage while they dance would do that if they realized that the trumpet and trombone in the band can be sort of.....uh....."messy" instruments.😉
Brad |
I have often wondered how often the Musician's Union cleans the carpets in the rehearsal rooms with daily back to back rehearsal bands using the facilities. I am sure that carpeting would keep a CSI team busy for a month. |
Probably true. Although most of the musicians in many rehearsal rooms are probably guitars, keys and drums, so not as messy as we are!😎
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Well, here in LA prior to the pandemic, the rehearsal rooms were pretty busy every day, all week long with 10 - 17+ piece rehearsal bands. My guess is those carpets could support some kind of hydroponic growing, especially in the back two rows. |
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