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nieuwguyski Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I had the same problem with my Martin Committee and thought a Getzen plastic "slide retainer" would be the perfect solution. Alas, the valve slides on the Committee are closer together than the Getzen and it didn't fit. I ended up using a heavy-duty black twisty-tie from the cabling of some electronic device. _________________ J. Notso Nieuwguyski |
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James Becker Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2827 Location: Littleton, MA
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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As much as some folks like to keep to the original design, a 3rd slide stop is practical and in some instances an enhancement.
For example, Bach C trumpets in recent times include a pin style stop screw. The added mass to the third slide provides stability (or slots) we find benficial. We've gone so far as to make a weighted stop screw for those that desire more slots. Positive resistance incrementally has it's advantages.
I'm also aware of players removing the 3rd stop nuts from their Bach Bb trumpets to open up the blow.
So you see, location and quantity of mass can have an impact.
I hope this is helpful. _________________ James Becker
Brass Repair Specialist Since 1977
Osmun Music Inc.
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Acton, MA 01720
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9144 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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nieuwguyski wrote: | I had the same problem with my Martin Committee and thought a Getzen plastic "slide retainer" would be the perfect solution. Alas, the valve slides on the Committee are closer together than the Getzen and it didn't fit. I ended up using a heavy-duty black twisty-tie from the cabling of some electronic device. |
Why did you use anything? My impression, and experience, is that the Committee was made so that one doesn't need to compensate with extending the third valve slide. _________________ "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
Selmer K-Modified Light Trumpet (for sale)
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nieuwguyski Heavyweight Member
Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Posts: 2358 Location: Santa Cruz County, CA
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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Well, my Committee, as did most, had an adjustable third-slide ring, suggesting that Martin didn't design the horn with no adjustment in mind (or, admittedly, they put the ring on because that's what "professional" trumpets had at the time).
But my Committee had the ring, and I used it, and the third-valve slide was so loose that the slide would fall off if not retained.
<rant>Martin didn't design the Committee to be the niche horn we think of it now. The design was meant to compete with other trumpets, sell as many units as possible, and make a profit. Martin's early marketing for the Committee includes endorsers like "M. Thomas Cousins, of the National Symphony Orchestra"; "Dana Garrett, formerly cornet soloist of the Sousa Band - now first trumpet, Capitol Theatre, Washington, D.C."; "Rafael Mendez, Hollywood artist"; "Jimmy Neilson, Band Director and Instrumental Instructor, Oklahoma City University - an outstanding trumpet and cornet artist"; and "Renold Schilke, one of the most highly skilled artists in America, first trumpet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra."
Whether any of those players actually used a Committee or not doesn't matter. My point is Martin marketed the Committee as an all-around professional trumpet, and an adjustable third slide would have been standard at the time.</rant>
I guess my Committee must be a bad example. It is from the wrong period (late '50s) and is the wrong model (it's a Deluxe, with the nickel-silver slides), but I think it's a nice all-around trumpet that I've used in big band, in small-group jazz, in church, in concert band, and in pit orchestras. And I used the third-slide ring to adjust intonation in all those groups. _________________ J. Notso Nieuwguyski |
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guy Regular Member
Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 83 Location: Quebec,canada
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:21 am Post subject: 3rd valve slide stop rod |
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No one actually amswered the original question... _________________ Olds-Bachs-Benges-Holtons-Conns-Couesnon
N+ too many!! I need professional help!! |
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 2434 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:31 am Post subject: Re: 3rd valve slide stop rod |
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guy wrote: | No one actually amswered the original question... |
At least 2 people answered his original question, including me.
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
Bach Stradivarius 184 Cornet (1988), Yamaha 13E4 Mouthpiece
Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns. |
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guy Regular Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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My bad, this reply was destined to a different web site all together...just got caried away reading about trumpets that I missed it all together _________________ Olds-Bachs-Benges-Holtons-Conns-Couesnon
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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guy wrote: | My bad, this reply was destined to a different web site all together...just got caried away reading about trumpets that I missed it all together |
In your defense, the thread went on a few tangents about rubber bands and stuff.
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
Bach Stradivarius 184 Cornet (1988), Yamaha 13E4 Mouthpiece
Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns. |
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guy Regular Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Ya...What I was really hoping for was the specs of those early Holton stop rods...and my brain took over my eyes and 2 typing fingers...sorry! _________________ Olds-Bachs-Benges-Holtons-Conns-Couesnon
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Crazy Finn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 8348 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Interestingly, I find that stop rods do affect how a horn plays.
I have an old LA Benge 3X, I acquired used about a decade ago. It's from the mid to late 70's and plays great. When I got it, it only had one of the posts for the stop rod and was missing the other components. I thought about getting it fixed, then decided I didn't care at the time.
I went to work in a music shop about 3 years ago and got to know the techs very well. At some point, I had the techs order the requisite parts from Allied to complete my stop rod assembly. They arrived and he installed them on my Benge. My buddy noted that the design was a little less refined than the Bach one, as the stop rode is just threaded in place. Ah, the quirks of Benges...
Anyway, I figured I'd make due. After all, I was a little rusty after a bit of a break and I'd get used to things. Alas, sometimes the rod would turn a bit and then start to bind against the open post on the slide. This was a bit annoying, but usually a little adjustment would do the trick. Then, it happened in rehearsal and I wasn't getting it to fit correctly, so I just removed the whole rod and nuts. Suddenly, my Benge played much more freely again! I just thought it was me! I hadn't noticed it being more restrictive, but now that restrictiveness was definitely gone and the Benge magic was back.
I'm glad I had the proper parts installed and have them at my disposal, but for now, I make due with a bit of string. _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
Selmer Radial Bb Trumpet
Yamaha 6335S Bb Trumpet
Besson 709 Bb Trumpet
Bach 184L Bb Cornet
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Ronnman Veteran Member
Joined: 09 Aug 2019 Posts: 419 Location: SE Louisiana
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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nieuwguyski wrote: | I had the same problem with my Martin Committee and thought a Getzen plastic "slide retainer" would be the perfect solution. Alas, the valve slides on the Committee are closer together than the Getzen and it didn't fit. I ended up using a heavy-duty black twisty-tie from the cabling of some electronic device. |
I bought one of the slide stops off eBay to work on another horn, but that didn’t work out. To my surprise it fit my Martin Committee. It was listed as fitting Bach USA Trumpet 3rd Slide Plastic Stop, 1530, TR300 Models.
Ron
_________________ Martin Committee #2 1954
Leblanc “Al Hirt” Model 1966
Olds Custom Crafted Ultra Sonic 1974
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Crazy Finn wrote: | Interestingly, I find that stop rods do affect how a horn plays.
I have an old LA Benge 3X, I acquired used about a decade ago. It's from the mid to late 70's and plays great. When I got it, it only had one of the posts for the stop rod and was missing the other components. I thought about getting it fixed, then decided I didn't care at the time.
I went to work in a music shop about 3 years ago and got to know the techs very well. At some point, I had the techs order the requisite parts from Allied to complete my stop rod assembly. They arrived and he installed them on my Benge. My buddy noted that the design was a little less refined than the Bach one, as the stop rode is just threaded in place. Ah, the quirks of Benges...
Anyway, I figured I'd make due. After all, I was a little rusty after a bit of a break and I'd get used to things. Alas, sometimes the rod would turn a bit and then start to bind against the open post on the slide. This was a bit annoying, but usually a little adjustment would do the trick. Then, it happened in rehearsal and I wasn't getting it to fit correctly, so I just removed the whole rod and nuts. Suddenly, my Benge played much more freely again! I just thought it was me! I hadn't noticed it being more restrictive, but now that restrictiveness was definitely gone and the Benge magic was back.
I'm glad I had the proper parts installed and have them at my disposal, but for now, I make due with a bit of string. |
Somewhat similar experience: I (stupidly!) had heavy rings put on a Schilke, the horn played MUCH differently afterwards, it felt very stuffy.
I don’t know for sure if it was the heavy ring on the third slide, or just the bad idea of putting heavy parts on a light horn, but it was definitely a change for the worse.
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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PMonteiro Veteran Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Posts: 130 Location: Hudson Valley
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:07 am Post subject: |
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I recently made a stop rod for my Accord with four nuts, a machine screw, and solder. Works pretty well.
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