Jocko the Wonder Llama Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 ...the Imperial Euphoniums in the early 1970. They were so heavy, it was like learning to play the back bumper of a '54 Packard. I have one of those! b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenandoah Vibrato Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) . . .They were a blast, (no pun intended) . . . all part of the fun we were having in our youth. They were loud and brash and easy to play.[/s] Why no pun? Thanks! Enjoyed the link! Edited October 2, 2006 by Shenandoah Vibrato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martybucs Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Why no pun? Thanks! Enjoyed the link! OK, pun intended. I just remembered another old valve/slide horn I played on. It was a YORK. It was very long and had tight bends at the crooks and bows. It also had a wonderful dark green lacquer and fancy engraving on the bell. Played pretty well. I've seen YORK trumpets from the 1950s and they are also neat, some had the lead pipe and bell both to the right of the valve section. So, the recap of brands of bugle I've played is; Conn, Ludwig, York, Getzen, Olds, DEG, and Kanstul. I remember seeing Blue Rock in the 60s playing on horns that were kind of a satin finish chrome. Actually they had a sand blasted look. Whaley Royce maybe. Never played one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I remember seeing Blue Rock in the 60s playing on horns that were kind of a satin finish chrome. Actually they had a sand blasted look. Whaley Royce maybe. Never played one of those. Westshore from 1974-1980s had Olds Baris and Contras with the satin finish. Great to play in daylight as the sun never reflected back in your eyes. Also bought a one valve Conn Bari with the same finish. (Note to self - finish your #### write up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko the Wonder Llama Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 ...horns that were kind of a satin finish chrome. Actually they had a sand blasted look. An Olds "Duratone" perhaps? The "Ultratones were chrome plated, the "Duratones" were in a kindof satin finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martybucs Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 An Olds "Duratone" perhaps?The "Ultratones were chrome plated, the "Duratones" were in a kindof satin finish. Funny, I've never heard anyone ever saying anything bad about an Olds brand horn, bugle or concert instrument. Many people think they made the best trumpets from their Ambassador student model to the top of the line professional. ( they had several pro models). Wonder why they went under. Ever see how much Ambassdor trumpets sell for? As much as they did new! They beat a Bundy by light years. And Ultratone bugles had kind of a silky feel to them when you got warmed up, even at triple F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigscontrachik05 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 My first year of drum corps (that would be 94) with Les Chevaliers I played on a tiny beaten up contra valve rotor. I wish I could remember what kind it was tho... It was very shiny silver and it totally sucked to play with it. I know all our baritone line was very old beaten up/taped up ultratone 2 valves. Yes all those were still around junior Div 3 corps in 1994. Our mellos and lead sopranos had brand new kanstul 3 valves, of course, the money always goes to the same place right? haha! trying to tune that hornline was a ##### too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martybucs Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 My first year of drum corps (that would be 94) with Les Chevaliers I played on a tiny beaten up contra valve rotor. I wish I could remember what kind it was tho... It was very shiny silver and it totally sucked to play with it. I know all our baritone line was very old beaten up/taped up ultratone 2 valves. Yes all those were still around junior Div 3 corps in 1994. Our mellos and lead sopranos had brand new kanstul 3 valves, of course, the money always goes to the same place right? haha! trying to tune that hornline was a ##### too. If it was tiny and valve and rotor, it was most probably chrome plated. Later two valves came silver or chrome or lacquer. Not a lot of manufacturers in the valve rotor days. If it was a single size contra from the 1970's it was most likely an Olds. Seemed like almost everyone played on Olds in those days. Took a peek at your blog. You're funny. Took a look at the Brig. pictures too. Good looking corps. Like the uniforms. Looks like you don't skimp on fun and that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko the Wonder Llama Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Could have been a old Getzen. There were still a few of those around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Westshoremen also used the "baby" P/R contras in 1974 and a few different ones with black paste board cases showed up in 1984/1985. No idea of the manufacturer and the few pics I have do not show the "babies" too well. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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