Brigscontrachik05 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Didn't come from the Pennsylvania/Maryland area did it? * Ducking from Marty * Wish I had pictures of the piston/rotor "Baby Contras" Westshore had 1974 and again 1984/1985. They were out of date then but cheap . So small even I had fun playing (around with) them. Think if you rested them on their bell, they only came up to your waist. Well, some waists are higher than others... *ahem* We had a baby contra like that too, actually I played in a parade with one in 1994, and I have a picture of that. I'll go dig into my boxes and I'll post it. Almost looks like an euphonium resting on the shoulder... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well, some waists are higher than others... *ahem* Hey.. I resemble that remark <$1 to Curly of the Three Stooges> We had a baby contra like that too, actually I played in a parade with one in 1994, and I have a picture of that. I'll go dig into my boxes and I'll post it. Almost looks like an euphonium resting on the shoulder... haha That's what I'm thinking about. Funny thing is some corps did have an euphonium that rested on the shoulder. Not sure of the details as before my time but saw HornsUp with one a few years ago at a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's what I'm thinking about. Funny thing is some corps did have an euphonium that rested on the shoulder. Not sure of the details as before my time but saw HornsUp with one a few years ago at a gig. The only corps I remember having those shoulder euphs was CMCC Warriors in '69. For some reason, I want to say they were Smith Music horns. What say ye, HornsUp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornsUp Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 The only corps I remember having those shoulder euphs was CMCC Warriors in '69. For some reason, I want to say they were Smith Music horns. What say ye, HornsUp? Smith sold some euphs as early as 1964, but they were front-carried. They were made in Neustadt West Germany by F.X. Huller. My euph I played with Westshore Alumni at '08 Harrisburg. It's a Whaley Royce in raw brass. G-D with an F rotary mounted on a slide. Chromatic up from written T.C. E under the staff, except for the first Ab and Eb. Can dial in almost every pitch with the slide. Is only baritone bore (.555) but plays quite nicely. Iron Lips has a similar horn, but a later G-F model and it doen't play nearly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppet Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) FWIW, mellophones have always had the "Dial-a-note*" phenomenon - especially above the staff.* The term "Dial-a-note" is a trademark of Mr. Edward "Dirty Eddie" Lawrence. Please use with care. Ahh ... what? An Ed Lawrence reference? Wow! Great player - I used to love to listen to him "sing" parts - sounded just like the horn he was emulating. BTW absolutely no better horn was ever made for drum corps than the Ultratone Mello -just saying. Puppet Edited October 7, 2009 by Puppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ahh ... what? An Ed Lawrence reference? Wow! Great player - I used to love to listen to him "sing" parts - sounded just like the horn he was emulating. BTW absolutely no better horn was ever made for drum corps than the Ultratone Mello -just saying. Puppet Yeah, Ed is one of a kind. You should see him look at a score when he doesn't have the right glasses..... And he never met a lip-trill he didn't like. This past summer he played frenchie on Miserlou with Sky Alumni. He said it was the first time in 40 years that he played frenchie. I think the last time was before Bunce brought WR Imperial mellos into the Kingsmen (Bronx, NY, for you young'uns). Have to agree about the Ultratone Mello. King 2V horn was a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3si1u Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) oops. wrong thread Edited October 8, 2009 by s3si1u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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