HornsUp Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) SCV used 6a4as & 13a4As, amongst other a4As on their mellos, back in the '70s. Conversely, Roger Grupp of MBI has always done his stratosphere artistry on a stock Bach 3C. Edited April 10, 2010 by HornsUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Drum Corps Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) He is a freak. (j/k of course) when you practice enough and have that kind of talent it is possible. Interesting about SCV mellos though, thanks Larrie. I was thinking about trying the Hammond at Pioneer. Donny Edited April 10, 2010 by donnymusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBbabe Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Donny I play mellophone with a couple of people who have tried the Hammond. Actually the first friend sold it to the second freind. Their comments on it was that it is great for the lower range, but not so good for the higher range. The person who bought it from the friend is using it on an F-mellophone that she plays with a community band when they need projection from her part and is extremely happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Donny,FYI - SCV used 6a4as & 13a4As, amongst other a4As on their mellos, back in the '70s. And they had frenchies so the mellos didn't have to dive too deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Conversely, Roger Grupp of MBI has always done his stratosphere artistry on a stock Bach 3C. Hey, it works for him! HornsUp: PM or email me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Donny, I'd heartily recommend the Hammonds to you for Pioneer. We noticed a lot of improvements when we started on them with MN Brass. He makes a couple different cup/rim setups I understand, so you might talk with him about which would be best for your goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Drum Corps Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Can you get me in touch with him??? I have some really good kids that have stuck it out for a few years and now they are good, strong vets. They know how to blow the horns. I am looking to improve the brass sound. Donny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Conversely, Roger Grupp of MBI has always done his stratosphere artistry on a stock Bach 3C. The Bach 3C is an excellent all around mouthpiece. The Renegades 2nd & 3rd sops play on them. BTW - Jerry Noonan, soloist for North Star in the '70s, played on a Bach 1C or 1 1/2 C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 as I recall, Ray Vasquez put us onto Hammond because he knows and uses Karl's mpcs, and we worked with a dealer Chris Volpe based here in the Twin Cities to get samples, answer questions, and deliver the order. check out how to contact Karl directly here: Hammond contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducttapedgerbil Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have been playing on a modified Kanstul M6 with a deeper flugle cup. Darker tone, extended my range, can play louder before making "white noise"...(usually mutually exclusive characteristics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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