Bell Transplant?

jhatpro · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 5:04 pm Post subject:

Here's a wacky idea: I've got a Jupiter pocket trumpet that's in very good shape. The only problem with it is the dinky 3-inch something bell which keeps it from having a big horn sound. I've also got an old Martin Handcraft with terrible valves. The bell, however, is in great shape.

Could a talented brass repair person transplant the Martin bell to the Jupiter body? The bell tube on the Martin is much longer than the Jupiter's, of course, so there would have to be a seam somewhere. Cosmetics aside, would a 360 degree seam degrade the sound appreciably?

Thoughts, anyone?
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[ This Message was edited by: jhatpro on 2003-09-05 20:07 ]

MarchardFerguson · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 5:17 pm Post subject:

Wouldn't it play in a different key? The price would be the only other reason to not do it

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

Yikes!

That's some serious custom work for a pocket trumpet. I'm sure it can be done. Isn't the Kanstul the best pocket trumpet out there? Why not just get one of those if you are so serious about pocket trumpeting?

Let me know when you release your first album.

romey

jhatpro · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 5:29 pm Post subject:

I'm just intrigued by Frankenhorns.
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Jim Hatfield

"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus

2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle

Nonsense Eliminator · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 6:07 pm Post subject:

[Homer enters the kitchen and brags to his family about his new job.]

Homer: Look, everyone: now that I'm a teacher, I've sewed patches on my elbows! [shows his elbow]

Marge: Homer, that's supposed to be leather patches on a tweed blazer, not that other way around!

You've ruined a perfectly good jacket!

Homer: Ah -- incorrect, Marge. Two perfectly good jackets. [holds up jacket with patches cut out of the back]

trpt-master · Veteran Member Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 352

If you can find an old Monette pcoket trumpet AKA "The Bobcat" if I am not mistaken you might just want to take that for a test drive and leave your other trumpets in tact. I'm sure that pocket rocket has a huge bell! Not sure if it has the constant pitch built in?

In Peace,

TM

jhatpro · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 6:59 pm Post subject:

I think I've got too much of my grandfather in me. He went broke soldering dimes together to make nickels.
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Jim Hatfield

"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus

2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle

James B. Quick · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 7:11 pm Post subject:

I had a Schaffer pocket trumpet for a while. Scott, the 'Lord of the Third Floor' at Leithold's Piano Co. sawed a bell off of some old beater and gave it to me. I drilled some holes and mounted a few screws and clamps on it, put a little cork around the end and stuck it in the pocket trpt. It had about a 4 7/8" dia. It improved the tuning , and the tone on the low end quite a bit.... jbqd

nieuwguyski · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:12 pm Post subject:

I just listed my Kanstul pocket trumpet in the TH Marketplace. Good player -- better than I need in a suitcase horn.
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_PhilPicc · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:53 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim,

If I were you I would check with your friends at Brass Bow and see what they have to say.

Keep us curious folks posted,
Phil
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