[Hornlist] Alex 103 copy

2009-03-11 Thread Brent Shires
All, I tried the Durk D3 at Southeast, which is the Alex 103 copy. It really surprised me, in its evenness of tone and intonation, as well as overall response. It sells for a lower price-point, making it easier for anyone to pick up an Alex in troubled economic times. I would definitely

[Hornlist] Alex 103 tweaks

2009-03-11 Thread Brass Arts Unlimited
However, I believe (but on only scanty evidence) that from time to time the construction and design have been tweaked. One part that is different over the years is the bell. I have a personal fondness for the sound of the Alexanders (50s and early 60s, I believe, but I could be wrong) that

Re: [Hornlist] Alex 103 copy

2009-03-11 Thread lewhorn9
I also tried a Durk copy of the Alex 103. The only I didn't like was the lever on the change valve. For me, it was uncomfortable. By the way Brent, please give Ray Hankins my best regards. Walt Lewis --Original Message-- From: Brent Shires Sender: To: horn@music.memphis.edu ReplyTo:

[Hornlist] Recent updates to hornplayer.net (11th March 2009)

2009-03-11 Thread webmaster
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[Hornlist] FS: Alexander Stop Mute

2009-03-11 Thread Chris Tedesco
Pardon the double post! I'm selling a used Alexander stopping mute and I wanted to post to the lists before eBay. It has a few dings in the corpus, the cork is in great shape as is the lacquer and this mute is LOUD. This mute retails for about $340 from Osmun, I'm asking $215 or best

[Hornlist] North East Horn Workshop

2009-03-11 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Horn Listers: Please allow me this opportunity to invite those of you attending the NEHW at Ithaca College this weekend to visit the Lawson Horns / Kendall Betts Horn Camp exhibits in room 3304 in the Whalen Center. I will have the full inventory of Lawson demonstration models,