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Beanboy128 Regular Member
Joined: 08 Oct 2020 Posts: 32
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:18 am Post subject: Holton regular collegiate cornet |
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What is up trumpet homies. I'm new to cornet, just bought my first one. I have a problem though, I really wish slides had rings. Could I have a lire box soldered on and put a ring through? thanks. |
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ChuckK Regular Member
Joined: 20 Aug 2020 Posts: 35 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Holton regular collegiate cornet |
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Beanboy128 wrote: | What is up trumpet homies. I'm new to cornet, just bought my first one. I have a problem though, I really wish slides had rings. Could I have a lire box soldered on and put a ring through? thanks. | \
Seems that that could work out OK. Take it to a reputable repair person. They might have a more elegant answer to the problem.
Remember though, it's not a repair persons job to evaluate the cost of a repair or alteration in relation to the value of the instrument (most will let you know if you're gazing down a rabbit hole).
Get used to the instrument first and see what it has to offer you musically and then put some thought into repairs, alterations, and accessories (mouthpieces etc) _________________ Never confuse beauty with things that put your mind at ease. - Charles E. Ives |
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Crazy Finn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 8333 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Adding Rings or adjustable rings are not a complex operation in general.
I have a Selmer Radial that has an adjustable ring. The problem was, it was wonky and slipped pretty often, regardless of how I adjusted it or how firmly I attempted to lock it down. I had a repair tech add a fixed ring (which I prefer anyway) and it's great. I left the holder in case I ever need a lyre, and also, it doesn't really matter anymore.
I also have a Bach 184 cornet that had a trigger that I hated. It was stiff and I hated how it was positioned for my hand and my grip. I'm not a trigger fan in general, but am willing to put up with some if they function well for me. I had my friend remove the trigger and install a saddle for the first slide. It's great, though removing the tension the trigger added to the horn made the blow open up quite a bit and it's pretty free blowing, now. Sometimes, it's a bit more than my out-of-shape form can handle easily.
So, consider whether you want a fixed or adjustable ring - either isn't a big deal to add. _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
Selmer Radial Bb Trumpet
Yamaha 6335S Bb Trumpet
Besson 709 Bb Trumpet
Bach 184L Bb Cornet
Yamaha 731 Bb Flugelhorn |
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Bflatman Heavyweight Member
Joined: 01 Nov 2016 Posts: 720
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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I have trumpets and cornets without any slide rings.
All the slides are fixed and cannot take a ring unless it is replaced with a completely new extendable slide.
Personally I would not do it you are supposed to lip these instruments and lipping is a cornet and trumpet players skill so why not learn it.
The cost of replacing a fixed slide with an extendable slide is likely to be high maybe as much as 100 dollars.
You can pick up a cornet with extendable slide and ring for around 100 dollars on ebay, there are 2 on ebay now for 100 dollars buy it now and a yamaha for 48 dollars bid price
For 100 dollars you will get a good instrument with an extra mouthpiece worth 50 dollars and a case as well. All that for the cost of getting your current instrument converted.
And you know having a second cornet is a wise move
Or you can spend 100 dollars with a tech getting your instrument converted. _________________ Conn 80a Cornet
Boosey & Hawkes Emperor Trumpet
Olds Fullerton Special Trumpet
Selmer Invicta Trumpet
Yamaha YCR 2330II Cornet
Selmer Student Trumpet
Bohland and Fuchs peashooter Trumpet
Boosey and Hawkes Regent Cornet
Lark M4045 Cornet |
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