re: [Hornlist] Quel Sourdine?

2004-04-29 Thread Roberts, Billy
I don't have a straight mute from Ion Balu, but I do have a practice mute from him and the finish is flawless. Of course the Kowalchuk mute is nicely priced for a handmade mute, but it seems that either maker is giving you a good deal pricewise compared to the Lewis mutes which sell for $140. Any

[Hornlist] Re: Factory defects, and something you can do

2004-03-30 Thread Roberts, Billy
> Bill Bamberg writes: > Has anyone out there gotten a new horn they were happy with? I've been playing on a new Conn 8D for almost two years now, and I'm happy with it. The high range is remarkably open and free, on both sides of the horn. I have no trouble playing up to high C on the F side if

[Hornlist] mouthpiece for orthodontic braces

2004-03-23 Thread Roberts, Billy
Anyone know how well the Greg Black BP mouthpiece works? I'll probably be getting braces soon (finally... at the age of 28!) and am looking into options. Billy Roberts ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/o