All in good fun, Hans, yes I see your point and I understand it, sorry list,
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Free country hans.Free country! Tried to end it nicely now I'm just
not going to respond!
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Rudy is a true story thank you very much! Given it took place in a simpler
time but it was the truth! I was only pointing out the David vs. Galiath point
of the story. Moulin rouge was the most horrible piece of crap I've ever
seen in my life.and don't knock Bette Midler she's pretty hot
I agree, but to discourage a beginning player with a serious problem was very
harsh of Hans especially without having firsthand knowledge of the player in
question. Has everyone of us never had a major problem with our playing that
needed fixed? If our teachers and mentors discouraged us inste
Does it matter if it is extreme? Sounds like you're running out of Fascist
support.
Hoss
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How about Yamaha Hoyer, Alexander, and the many other models of horn you
should research?
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You ideals are very third world- I accept my neighbor do you? Can't you see
the beauty inside the 5'5" sigfried? Maybe you missed the point? The
elephant like woman probably has more character and heart and understanding of the
world then you ever will- if this is true how can you express mor
I suggest we all take a break from this bantering and watch the movie "Rudy"
About a less than worthy football player trying to make it at Notre Dame.
The story is quite appropriate.
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Hans,
Your ideals are maybe a little too third world for us americans, but they are
very true. Remember that the majority of this list is American and the
majority of us were raised with the ideal that we could DO anything we set our
minds to. I have a certain medical condition that hinders t
I'm sure there are lots of horn students out there less than perfect that do
just fine. Remember that the human body is addaptive to it's environment and
will adjust to any situations it comes across. To be a good teacher one must
encourage and drive one's student. If you do not do this one h
Hello list, I appologize for my recent bantering, I'll keep things horn
related and personal opinions to myself,
All the best,
Hoss
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sure thing, Hoss would like to unsubscribe from the list- good god I get moved out
faster than rush limbaugh- maybe you'll get me for pill popping too!
I would like to unsubscribe
Hoss
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I appologize list
Hoss the pigheaded american
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Wish I had a job There are also several lawsons and Lewis horns on here
as well. All very reasonably priced, I think there are two or three schmids
too.
Hoss
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there are three
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Not once did I say a specific wrap was better for anybody- I've had my luck
with the geyer after a long stint with a Kruspe which was a fine typical Kruspe
playing horn and it sold for a good chunk of money, It's dangerous to
generalize which I never have done!
Best of wishes,
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As the english would say,
eat my shit
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Must be nice to have a lewis..
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YOu might try to retrofit another Bb 3rd valve slide. It is a very usefull fingering
especially when it comes to battery situations etc.
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Hello Hello,
I am in the process of purchasing a Yamaha 667d for a very reasonable price
and I'd like to fool around with different bellflares. I'm not sure what flare
ring the 667 model of Yamaha uses so if any of you could mail me with what
works with yamaha horns without putting on an alex
Or you could do what I did, spend your entire life listening to the kruspe
offciandos that they are better and you will never get that great sound of
anything else, and but a vintage kruspe put a bunch of money into it, then find out
it's not what you want and you play the geyer of your dreams a
I meant nothing by my 18.5 mm posting, I was only pointing out that yes you can be
versatile on a big mouthpiece, a lot of people are very terified and think small is
the way to go, I was simply saying big is good to!
Hoss
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I play high horn on 18.5 mm rim as do a lot of us,
Hoss
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can you buzz that low? if you can, put more air into it and fill up your
tummy and our lungs.
hoss
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Work on the opening of Shostakovich 5- Doug Hill has some awesome studies in
his book, work on a good full block sound once you do this 10 times over the
low e will be easy,
Hoss
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Any body have an idea on the Waterloo Iowa area? Merlin is too busy to hire
me any one know anyone else?
Thanks,
Hoss
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No offense meant of implied- I got my info. from a web page dedicated to carl geyer,
Thanks,
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Everybody is asking me why I have the Reynolds priced so high, I think I have
clarified all of the customization done and just remember once upon a time an Elkhart
8d only cost 400$ as well. What makes 8d's "worth gold" while the Chambers horn
clearly plays better? Because they are still poorl
history says that geyer perfected the Knopf wrap so actually the Geyer wrap is very
similar but a hybrid of the Knopf horn. Carl Geyer brought the style to america.
Wasn't he an apprentice of Meister Knopf?
Hoss
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I agree- with robob. I think it is very possible to be more versatile on a geyer
yellowbrass small belled horn. All you have to do is blow to be big- I'm actually
trying to prove this to my horn teacher who has been an 8d lawson player for years.
When it comes to bigness on a horn you either
Note to list, the horn I have for sale is one of the first Cleveland chambers model
horn,
Thanks again,
Hoss
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horn playing is nothing more than basic metalergy. Study how general manufacturing is
done. Study soldering techniques- ask a local repair person or have work done on your
horn and ask if you can watch. Moving a leadpipe is very popular! Once you see
firsthand how its done it's really not th
Throw your feet at a custom makerTrust me I've tried, nobody here in the states
has the gull to take a chance anymore. My advice would be this, go to brass tech
school and by a 17$ plumbers torch. Start small with converting single f horns into
hand horns then as you improve do more things
Hello hello,
I should've mentioned this in the other posting, can anyone on the list mail
me some playing charectaristics of Alexander 103 horns? I have heard lots of
things from lots of different people on how these horns play- I have come to
changing towards a Geyer style horn(most of the ge
Joshua Hoss Johnson
2700 Sage Rd.
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319)-226-5334
Just like Hoss better- it really is my legal nickname
Hoss
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For Walt,
I have completely dissassembled and resoldered the horn, I've added a Atkinson Bell
tail and Bell with Alex large ring on it, I've also added an A5 leadpipe and I've made
the valves a little tighter- the high register slots well almost like a Lawson and the
low range is better than an
Hi List, I'm looking for an excellent playing Geyer style horn. Preferably A
yamaha 861 867 or 667 or 667 v, but will consider conn 10d. Also I have for
sale one of the First Reynolds Chambers model horns that has been VERY
customized. High's like a lawson lows like an elkhart 8d. For all th
well it would be fourteen hours if you were thinking eastern
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I could buy a house a horn and a car for nine grand...althought it
would be a shitty house a shitty horn and a chevette.
Hoss
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they are very good and probably the most underrated horns coming from the factory in
the world.
Hoss
I prefer a 10D for the larger amount of color. There are some very good horns on the
used market, look for a good horn and find yourself lucky. Lot's can be done to
improve them as well,
a
they are very good and probably the most underrated horns coming from the factory in
the world.
Hoss
I prefer a 10D for the larger amount of color. There are some very good horns on the
used market, look for a good horn and find yourself lucky. Lot's can be done to
improve them as well,
a
Cute, but I hate roller coasters(I don't fit) and would much rather stick
with horn playing
hoss
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Suck it up and blow damn you BLOW!
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I meant no insult towards yamaha custom horns, I wish I could afford one
myself.I was only pointing out the consistencies of the 667 through
automation. When it comes to a custom horn being different than an automated horn I
don't believe there to be much difference- maybe some experts on t
hmm i wonder if automation has something to do with this. all of yamaha's cusom horns
are made "by hand". maybe the japanese are onto a consistant product?
hoss
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My dad "Drclockenstien" is in the business of making custom clocks. We can
do any brand of horn or any kind of mural or setup you want on the clock.
These are very intrapersonal and customized to whatever you want on them. If you
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Why don't you chop up Strauss 1? You should not there is about 3-4 minutes
of piano. If you had to a good cut would be from the end of the slow section
to the maestoso before the alegro at the end. Other solo's you should consider
Malcolm Arnold Fantasie for horn- unaccompanied piece. Or how
Jerryold99 this is not you? The email address on the page had your email
address as his ebay name, I'm confused,
Thanks,
Josh
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send them to me, I'm a broke college student...lol
Hoss
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Jerryold99 are you out there? Perhaps you could send the whole list
information- what I know of Jerry is he's a reputable source for information so feel
free to bid confidently,
Thanks,
Hoss
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Thank you List for all of your constructive critisizm. I wrote this paper a
year ago and have since changed some of my views about what I wrote. I sent
it to the list to see how far off I was. Thanks for all of your individual
comments, keep em commin,
Best of wishes,
Joshua Johnson
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My first inspiration to research horn design came in my tenth grade year of
high school. My teacher then, George Curtis, knew very little about horn
design and encouraged me to research the various styles and equipment the American
hornists’ used. I started playing horns and quizzing people on
with anything and everything at a
reasonable
price.
Thanks,
Josh Johnson
Also, don't limit yourself to a Kruspe wrap- you might have a lot of interest
in a geyer horn. Aim me at Jjhornman or Jjhosshorn if you'd like more
advice,
Best o
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If you can sight sing music you better be assured that the fingers will fall
into place. Try singing with solfege this will really confuse youbut
once you have it YOU HAVE IT- sight reading will be like riding a bike!
hoss
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Why don't you see if you're current school offers the same tuition (tuition
assistance) at USC as you're current school- if so you could save a LOT of
money(about 10,000$ a year). Find a nice apartment or even live on campus while
attending school. It is an attainable goal- all you have to do
How much to part it out? I'll give you 50$ for the first branch and tail section!
THanks,
Josh
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Did I Reform To Yell Mexicanslet me know when you figure it out,
Hoss
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they affect the wetness on your mouth, if you like being a wet player go with
gold plate. If not stick with Silver. I hate it when saliva makes the
mouthpiece slippery so I'm a dry player.
Thanks,
Josh
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Or higher quality than horn cabbage. How does horn cabbage grow? Is it
seasonal? What kind of climate does it grow in? how do you eat it? Is it sold
in stores around Iowa? Is it mass planted or more of a rare breed? On that
note, how does horn cabbage grow? Does it become fertile with ot
Cute,
The Hand horn is being built as we speak, man am I having fun with a
torch. i'll let you know when I get to that horn stand,
On a better note thanks to the list for your help!
Hoss the inventor
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Brahms trio for Horn Violin and Piano...very dificult
Hoss
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Hi,
This goes out to anyone and everyone that has ever built a natural horn. I'm
going to start farbicating my own out of a very used single horn. About the
only thing I really need to know before I delve into this project is: What is
the correct length to make a horn stand in F? If you kno
Hoss= My legal middle name, full name is Joshua Hoss Johnson Cedar Falls Iowa
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Leigh,
Please mail me with more info. on say playing qualities compared to some
larger american horns. I'm very curious as to the acoustic aspect of the horn,
how does it project? What kind of sound does it make? Is it flexible with what
kind of section of horns?? Things like that,
Best o
If so I'm looking for info. on your "Pizka Classic horn". Please email me
some more info. as I'm very curious about your horns. What are some of the
dimensions compared to say a Carl Geyer horn? Pretty much any info. you have on
your horns would be absolutely fantastic.
Thanks,
Hoss
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Kerosene works wonders...my teacher use to use it.It evaporates
and cleans everything..kind of like al cass..there are so many good
things about it but the bad kind of outweighs that so no one really uses it
more..if I'm not mistaken?
Thanks,
Josh Johnson
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Does anyone have Lucinda's contacts? my serial number is something like
30,000 one of the first horns made for Mr. Chambers. I've been told it dates to
1959,
Thanks,
Hoss
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Really there was no inner meaning--that this list is so commonly known
forI'll check all of my usages before I post...did you like my
pickel joke? I thought it was cute anyways...
Hoss the sorry
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Should not that the horn I have is a Chambers model with Contempora---used to
before modification--- markings. I sent it off to Atkinson brass and they
did an excellent job with it..pretty much a total revamp...if
you're out there thanks Atkinson...If anybody has a contempo
Hi all,
This is what I play on and love, any insight from abroad
Thanks,
Hoss the happy hornist
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or wouldn't a lawson alexander or paxman fall under that category?
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I only hold my pickle in the bathroom thank you very much...and
ocassionally on weekends..
Hoss,
OHHH you were talking about sandwiches...what a misconception
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I have come to my own conclusionsI'm writing a horn design paper with
topic "Knopf vs. Kruspe" and I'd like to use imput and evidence from the horn
community. So, if you feel so inclined to give me your theories and personal
stories or anything relating to the two wraps, please do so!
Opinions please, give me some insight the great hoss needs inspiration and
pursuasion as to which is the best in the world. What does the list have to
say? Everything from dimensions to playing qualitieslet me hear it.
Hoss
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You might want to try loading it up with al cass or even a good chemical
clean. I once owned a 176 merker that was a terrible horn and came new from the
factory with some not so lightning fast valves- the second valve seized up
after about a good month of regular playing. I sent it to my repai
It is possible
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I'll have my lady friend take some pictures..lol
Does the whole list want them or just julio???
Hoss the flattered
p.s. forgot to spell check is everything correct?
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I have Eric Cartman i.e. southpark playing a french horn tattooed on my
arse...be real nice and I'll show you some pictureslol
Hoss the strange
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Hi all,
I am having a very serious problem with my embochure. I recently switched to
a larger mouthpiece diamater but this is my problem that also occured on a
smaller mouthpiece diamater. Bassically, i'm using so much mouthpiece pressure
that when I play in the mid to high register for about
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