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Schilke trumpet..Which one??????

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bdev

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May 21, 2002, 10:37:25 PM5/21/02
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Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a Schilke Bb tuning bell trumpet but since these
are hard to find on a dealers shelf, I can't test drive one before I buy it.
I now play a Bach strat ML 43 and would like some opinions on which Schilke
would be an easy transition. I was reading Jim Donaldsons' Schilke page and
it seems that the B1 or B5 would be a good choice but I'd like to hear from
some who have played Schilke horns. I must also say that Jim did a fantastic
job with his Schilke website. I've never seen so much trumpet info in one
place. Jim, I thank you..........Bruno


Catzz66

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May 22, 2002, 10:40:18 AM5/22/02
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>Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a Schilke Bb tuning bell trumpet but since these
>are hard to find on a dealers shelf, I can't test drive one before I buy it.
>I now play a Bach strat ML 43 and would like some opinions on which Schilke
>would be an easy transition.

What do you not like about the 43? What's the weight of the horn and bell?
Might make a difference.

bach37

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May 22, 2002, 6:07:27 PM5/22/02
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=874689514

Check this out. I'd buy that trumpet just for the case. lol! What kind of
case is that? Anyone know?

-S


William E. Graham

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May 22, 2002, 7:13:33 PM5/22/02
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It looks to me like a generic foam-filled aluminum case of
the type that you can buy for carrying camera outfits or
other delicate instruments. Then you would cut the foam to
fit a couple of trumpets/cornets or whatever. These cases
come in many different sizes. You just have to find one
that's thick enough so your trumpets can fit in standing up,
instead of lying down.....

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Jim Donaldson

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May 22, 2002, 9:07:20 PM5/22/02
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>What kind of case is that? Anyone know?

I believe it is an F. Besson case marketed by Boosey & Hawkes. The original
plan, I believe, was to use it for the Stamm and Najoom horns, but I am not
sure that that is what they've done with them. They are pretty cool, but they
didn't feel like they had the strength of the aluminum cases that are used for
camera equipment, etc., and this was lighter.


Jim Donaldson
Denver Colorado
JFDon...@aol.com

The Schilke Loyalist
http://www.dallasmusic.org/schilke

David Griffin

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May 22, 2002, 11:03:12 PM5/22/02
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It's a "Bullet" case sold most often with the New French Bessons. I
think they have them at Tulsa Band.

David

Michael Droste

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May 23, 2002, 10:30:25 AM5/23/02
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Hello,

I played a Schilke B1 for over fifteen years. My teacher at the time,
knew Mr. Schilke and was a salesman for the company, she brought me
down to the old Wabash store and we tried them all out. She arranged
for me take the final horn we tested and liked. From my experiences
the Schilke can offer a little more flexibility in sound. I've played
on bach for months at a time and enjoyed their characteristics also.
Bachs tend to 'slot' right into the exact pitch.(You have a little
more play with the schilke.)

When I was looking for a new horn, I went to the new Schilke store in
Melrose Park IL. and tried out all the horns. Nothing seem to fit,
BUT perhaps I was looking for a new sound and feel also.

I've since switched (about 2+ years ago) to a Calicchio R32, but that
is a different animal all together, different characteristics and
sound.

Hope this helps...

Give me a call if you want to talk more about specifics on the B1.

Michael Droste
TrumpetStudio.com
630-690-8692


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John L. Worley Jr

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May 23, 2002, 10:35:44 AM5/23/02
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looks like one of the cases the newer French Bessons comes in or maybe a B&S case.
B3 is a good horn.
John

Michael Manthey

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May 22, 2002, 1:29:50 PM5/22/02
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I changed from a Bach ML 43 to a Schilke B1 in college. Transition went
fine.

Good Luck

"~iii<O"

George S.

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May 23, 2002, 5:03:17 PM5/23/02
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I switched from a Bach LR 43 to the Schilke B1. The Bach was a great horn
with a wonderful sound, but the Schilke is much freer-blowing and easier to
play in all ranges, especially upper; however, you will not get that Bach
sound in the low registers with the lighter weight Schilke. I tried many
Schilkes, and frankly could not find any difference between the B1 and the
B5, but ended up with the B1 simply because the particular one I tried was
put together better. George

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Rob

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May 23, 2002, 11:01:29 PM5/23/02
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John,

You did the Virtual Elvis tour? Then you must know John Trudell. Is he
still at it?

Rob DeDominick

Roddy Tpt

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May 24, 2002, 7:23:46 AM5/24/02
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I've used everything imaginable [well almost] for lead playing...I love my
Schilke B5L --thanks to Jim Donaldson for helping me!!

Roddy o-iii<O
http://www.R-o-d-d-y-T-r-u-m-p-e-t.cC

Laura & Benny Lewis

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May 27, 2002, 10:47:11 PM5/27/02
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I've had a B1B for years (serial # 66XX) that responds wonderfully.
It's been converted at the factory to a tuning bell, with the "A" bell
in beryllium. I also have a heavyweight gold brass "A" bell and a bell
of of a B5 fitted to this horn. I'm now playing in an "orchestral"
quartet & quintet and need something that blends with Bachs better. The
entire set in is very good to excellent condition. I would sell the
entire set in a fair Pro-Pak quad case for $1900USD, if anyone in the
newsgroup is interested....

Benny

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