[Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread joey horn guy
I'm sure this subject has probably come up numerous times on this list, but I am fairly new and I am clueless here. I have a yellow brass horn (gold brass leadpipe) with no lacquer and frankly I'm tired of cleaning it (and my hands) so often. I've heard that having a horn lacquered

[Hornlist] Recent updates to hornplayer.net (22nd December 2007)

2007-12-22 Thread updates
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[Hornlist] Chambers LP offer ended

2007-12-22 Thread Howard Sanner
Greetings, one and all: I am declaring that my offer to send a reasonable number of people a CD transfer of the James Chambers Grand Award Record Company LP AAS-704 has ended as of 1:10 p.m. EST on Dec. 22, 2007. If you requested it before then, you'll get a copy. I'll send you a private

Re: [Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread Walter Lewis
joey horn guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a yellow brass horn (gold brass leadpipe) with no lacquer and frankly I'm tired of cleaning it (and my hands) so often. Hi Joe, Both of my Alexander 103's are raw brass and I don't bother with polishing them. In fact, I really like the

RE: [Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread hans
Hello Joe, Normally lacquer does not effect the sound measureable, but if you have to play in acoustical bad environment, hallelujah, one can get trouble starts to force the horn so ruining the lip. Lacquering the horn is not a simple affair, as the horn must be cleaned thoroughly, outdented,

Re: [Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread Mathew James
Crazy idea, since as far as this topic goes on getting an instrument lacquered goes I don't know a ton. But is it possible to get a patch done where your hand goes to not only keep your hand clean but also protect the brass from the acidity of your skin? Random idea. Mathew James

Re: [Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread Greg Campbell
joey horn guy wrote: I have a yellow brass horn (gold brass leadpipe) with no lacquer and frankly I'm tired of cleaning it (and my hands) so often. I've heard that having a horn lacquered can alter it's playing characteristics. Have there been any studies done on this? What can I expect will

Re: [Hornlist] lacquer

2007-12-22 Thread Tim Van Gijsegem
I did that on my leadpipe and on the first branch just before it becomes the bell section (also on the downside of the branch below that) Don't know if I'd do it in the bell though..never really liked a patch on or in the bell. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mathew James [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Hornlist] Jeremiah Clarke

2007-12-22 Thread Luke Zyla
Most of us have performed the Clarke Trumpet Voluntary. (formerly known as the Purcell Trumpet Voluntary) Here is an interesting article from this month's BBC History Magazine. 1 December 1707 Wedding composer shoots himself. Jeremiah Clarke, composer of one of the most popular pieces of