[Hornlist] Blind Taste Test Results are IN

2008-08-23 Thread ken
For those of you who have been waiting for me to tally the IHS 2008 Blind Taste Test Results - they're posted on my site!. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street

[Hornlist] Re. Selman Horn

2008-04-29 Thread ken
All I would say is: 'Warning Will Robinson'. You get what you pay for. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE: C.F. Schmidt

2008-02-01 Thread ken
to be a 'perfect' horn, but as a Kruspe, Geyer, or Schmidt can show you - they can't give you that golden sound associated with many of the older horns. Horn design is both a Science AND an Art. Believe your ears, not a computer printout! Sincerely Ken Pope where Conn really made a boo-boo

[Hornlist] RE: C.F.Schmidt

2008-02-01 Thread ken
that sounds a bit like Hubris. As I always tell my customers, if a maker or technician tells you he has the 'answer' to your problems, he is simply trying to sell you something. Albeit with good motives in mind. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com

[Hornlist] Re: Case Question

2008-01-12 Thread ken
designed horn cases on the market. So, as a repair technician I say. 'go ahead, buy the cheap case!', as a player I say, 'you get what you pay for'. Sincerely Ken Pope Pope Instrument Repair http://www.poperepair.com = Original Message From William Gross [EMAIL PROTECTED] = I'm

[Hornlist] Stefan Dohr

2008-01-12 Thread ken
/index.php?main_page=product_info http://poperepair.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=22_30pr oducts_id=826 cPath=22_30products_id=826 Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham

[Hornlist] RE: Yamaha 667V

2007-12-18 Thread ken
) there's always the possibility that I remember this completely incorrectly Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] Website

2007-12-12 Thread ken
So... it's only taken me a year...(ok...longer), but the new site is up with hundreds of new additions. There are probably lots of bugs to work out - please bear with me while I learn this new program. Thanks Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer

[Hornlist] RE: Tuning slide markers (??)

2007-10-31 Thread ken
I've got plenty of slide stops (as they're called) in stock in my shop at the moment. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 message

[Hornlist] Berlin Phil Hornists CD Opera is here!

2007-10-29 Thread ken
Just a note to let you all know that I finally have those Berlin Hornists CD's in stock! (a limited number). Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

[Hornlist] Dennis Brain DVD's

2007-09-28 Thread ken
For all of you who were inquiring about the 'New' Dennis Brain DVD issued by Hans Pizka - I have just received them from Mr. Pizka. They're available on the front page of my website. Thanks! Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns

[Hornlist] RE: Berlin Hornists

2007-09-13 Thread ken
I will be selling these cd's soon in my shop - (according to the Berlin section!). I can either put a posting up here, or on the front page of my website. Sincerely Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair

RE: [Hornlist] Stopped horn, found everywhere in Broadway

2007-08-23 Thread ken
would also say that you always want to play your best at ALL times, and sometimes that might mean making a change to the parts Sincerely Ken (off the road) Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham

RE: [Hornlist] Flight case

2007-08-09 Thread ken
Navarro that the most certain one to fit would be the MB3 since it does come apart into 2 sections. Sincerely Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 Has

[Hornlist] RE: use of vowels to shape mouth cavity

2007-08-07 Thread ken
. (it was an unpleasant experience to have the camera up your nose, and down the back of your throat while you played). So much for the notion that your throat is 'open' while you play Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope

[Hornlist] Silent Brass, Mouthpieces

2007-04-23 Thread Ken Bell
or tell your friends. Thanks, Ken Bell __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options

[Hornlist] RE: Advice for a Noisy H179

2007-04-12 Thread ken
reasons: 1. Over use of the bearing oil 2. Using a slide grease that isn't breaking down with the oil. Sincerely Ken Pope (currently cleaning another horn full of copper carbonate from lack of internal oiling) Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns

[Hornlist] Re:Method books

2007-04-10 Thread Ken Bell
I would suggest the Breeze-Easy Books 1 and 2, along with the previously mentioned Getchell and Clevenger Books. By the way, my teacher from college days, Roy Waas, liked to use the Getchell Trumpet books for horn Ken Bell

[Hornlist] New Horn Etude books

2007-04-09 Thread Ken Bell
www.timberridgemusic.com for more info. Thanks, Ken Bell Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather

[Hornlist] Horn Donation and Salsa

2007-04-02 Thread ken
, for anyone interested, I make a killer salsa! - recipe also found on my homepage!. Sincerely Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE: Transposing

2007-01-24 Thread ken
So,,, let's ask a different question: Do you think the audience hears more missed notes due to transposition mess-ups? OR Do you think the audience hears more missed notes due to a confusing amount of notation in transposed parts? Ken (in the midst of an opera with different transpositions

[Hornlist] Vienna Horns 2!!

2007-01-16 Thread ken
So. I don't usually do this - but I just received a shipment of the 2nd Vienna Horns CD called The Art of Brass, Vienna Wandern mit Strauss,, Schubert, and Brahms! Order one now! (The Strauss is amazing!) Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com http

[Hornlist] RE: Horn Digest, Vol 47, Issue 5

2006-11-06 Thread ken
is for you to try it and see if it works for you. There are simply too many variables for any maker to claim that their pipe is THE pipe for you and that it will fix all the specific problems you have. My suggestion - try pipes until you find the right one - or try a different horn. Sincerely Ken

[Hornlist] RE: The Pope Effect

2006-11-02 Thread ken
That's great, Ken, and gives us new hope. How much will you charge to fix my horn so that with my lips it can play the 1st horn part of Konzertstuck? Larry Hi Larry: I can always install a 'clam filter'... the costs depend on what kind of car you drive up in. :) Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put

RE: [Hornlist] RE: The Pope Effect

2006-11-02 Thread ken
Ah... But Orlando - you had the Pacific Ocean clam filter installed, not the cold water Atlantic Ocean one. (if you had sprung for the full cost I would have installed the expensive/more effective one!! ;) ) Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn

[Hornlist] RE: Cryogenics

2006-10-31 Thread ken
horn? (it won't make a bad horn worse, but it can make a good horn better???). Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns ORIGINAL Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] 2 new horn CDs released

2006-10-29 Thread Ken Bell
is an unusual collection of pieces, the Bach Cello Suite #4, The Artik Concerto by Alan Hovhaness and 3 original pieces written for Larry by the contemporary composer James Schroeder. More details are on my website, www.timberridgemusic.com Thanks,Ken Bell

[Hornlist] Phil Munds Horn CD

2006-10-26 Thread Ken Bell
, and CD Baby. Ken Bell __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http

Re: [Hornlist] A valve oil question

2006-09-05 Thread ken
, and the unusual number of horns with red-rot. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] Re: Stravinsky 4 Russian Peasant Songs

2006-08-03 Thread Ken Hawes
together. It's a fun, difficult, but effective piece, which I hope to have the privilege to perform again. Ken Hawes, Hagerstown, MD message: 5 date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 00:41:43 EDT from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist] Stravinsky 4 Russian Peasant Songs I have been reading quite a bit about

[Hornlist] RE: Anvil Cases

2006-07-25 Thread ken
of the internal momentum caused by the weight of the valve section. In a well designed case there should be some sort of support for the valve section so that if the case was dropped, the support of the valve section would keep it from moving. Personally,,, I'd never check ANY horn in ANY case! Ken

[Hornlist] Ralph Pottle

2006-07-17 Thread ken
I am trying to locate an old teacher and friend of mine: Ralph Pottle, who used to live in Hammond, LA. If anyone has his phone number or address would they kindly send it to me off list? Many thanks Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer

[Hornlist] Count me in~

2006-06-21 Thread ken
. Thanks! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set

[Hornlist] Bonna Legal case

2006-06-19 Thread ken
is whether or not they produce them secretly on the side). Just thought I'd post this to both lists since everyone was following this over the past few months. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope

[Hornlist] RE: Bell Throats

2006-04-17 Thread ken
getting a large or medium bell instrument by simply changing their flares. Sincerely Ken Pope Pope Instrument Repair http://www.poperepair.com recently I got to test play two versions of the same instrument ( Ricco Kuhn 293 model ) with diferent bell throats . I must say that as far

[Hornlist] RE: Oil Advice

2006-04-14 Thread ken
they could be loose or worn, the neoprene stops can harden with age, and sometimes the stop arm can be loose on the valve spindle. Typically Yamaha valves are beautifully manufactured - and it takes them a long time to become clanky. Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http

[Hornlist] RE: Oils/ Piston/Bearing etc.

2006-04-14 Thread ken
marked 'Piston' internally on your horn. They can be interchangeable with Rotor oils. Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns ORIGINAL Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] The Horn Effect Day

2006-02-17 Thread ken
to hear! I'll be there with my full shop in tow too. If the above link doesn't work you can also find the link on the IHS site under upcoming horn events. Sincerely, Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80

[Hornlist] RE: Raised Intraocular pressure

2006-02-10 Thread ken
there are many on this list who can illuminate this fact far better than I can. (Does anyone know if Intraocular pressure is what causes our Computer screens to make lines if we watch them while we play our horns ((Only visible to the person buzzing their lips))? Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together

RE: [Hornlist] Bonna Cases Suit

2006-01-26 Thread ken
entirely. I am happy that instead of buying one of these copies you found another design that worked well for you. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA

[Hornlist] Correction

2006-01-26 Thread ken
is selling these cases. Sincerely, Ken Nobody are selling these copies in Germany My ex-employee offered the copies to some of my dealers there (including Alexander - Mainz) and the people from Alexander advised me. I found out that the only guy who is selling these copies outside

[Hornlist] Bonna Cases Suit

2006-01-25 Thread ken
a web page next week that I'll try to keep updated of how his battle is progressing. I will also be posting pictures and information about these copies and why this is a case that I think is worth pursuing. (with information from Marcus himself) Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together

[Hornlist] RE: Best Music?

2005-12-13 Thread ken
1. Anything by Mozart 2. Strauss: 4 Last Songs 3. Bernstein: West Side Story. (Just 3 off the top of my head) Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com Authorized US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA

[Hornlist] RE: Corrosion

2005-10-15 Thread ken
of the horn with a simply soap and water washing (or even with a snake). Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE: Lacquered vs unlacquered

2005-10-10 Thread ken
to find that there is more lacquer than brass dimensionally! It does inhibit the production of the higher frequencies Third: If you think its going to make a difference - it will... Sincerely Ken Pope (never lacking in opinions) ___ post: horn

[Hornlist] Marcus Bonna

2005-10-06 Thread ken
changed our e-mail server. Our new e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sincerely Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] Marcus Bonna Alert

2005-10-04 Thread ken
that I am doing this for business reasons, remember that there are many many shops that sell Bonna cases - this is a matter of integrity. We owe a lot to Marcus, including our loyalty. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn

[Hornlist] Re: Chapstick

2005-10-04 Thread Ken Hawes
a sample of Chopsaver last year to test - it seemed to be equal in quality to Blistex, no better or worse. I like the idea of using natural ingredients but Blistex is easier to find! Ken Hawes message: 4 date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:29:10 -0700 from: Steven Slaff [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist

[Hornlist] RE: Broken Horn

2005-09-29 Thread ken
that insinuates that we are cheats and liars. An apology is certainly due - to Stuart and every other technician out there. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica

[Hornlist] Horn Pics

2005-09-24 Thread ken
If anyone is interested I've finally gotten around to posting pics of many of the 60+ horns that I have for sale! (I know,,, it only took me 2 years...). Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80

[Hornlist] Horn Grease

2005-08-21 Thread Ken Crawley
grease. Yes, that is bad if you get it on your tux shirt. Forget valve oil, which is kerosene and has no lubrication to it. Ken ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Horn Chat Sat.

2005-07-15 Thread ken
I'm going to be hosting my first Horn Repair Chat on Saturday (tomorrow) at 3pm EST. Log on with your questions, or just come by and say 'Hi' If it goes well we might make it a frequent event. Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns

Re: [Hornlist] Horn repair chat online

2005-07-14 Thread ken
time on my webpage, and will try to post it on this site too. Give me some feedback!! Sincerely Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] Horn Chat on my page

2005-07-13 Thread ken
If anyone is interested I just figured out how to put a 'Horn Chat Room on' my web page! Let's get talking! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

Re: [Hornlist] Geyer Vs. Kruspe wraps

2005-06-23 Thread ken
between horns - but not differences that can be attributed to the different wrap! Sincerely, Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] schmids, rot, lacquer vs silver

2005-05-23 Thread ken
Hans asks: Question: Does lacquering add more to the worse, if the excess solder is removed by aggressive chemicals ? I understood also, that if this excess solder is removed by aggressive chemicals, these must be neutralized extremely well. Some makers believe, that imperfect degreasing

[Hornlist] RE: Schmid Horns - redrot

2005-05-21 Thread ken
are all around 2 - 4 years old (far too young to have this problem). Hopefully this problem is limited to a very few horns as they are so highly respected. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument

[Hornlist] RE: wrong list

2005-05-21 Thread ken
I just realized that I posted my 'Schmid' note on the Memphis list rather than the Yahoo list - sorry for the confusion! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617

[Hornlist] RE: Bell Rings

2005-05-14 Thread ken
, versus the Schmid ring which is available only through a Schmid distributor. Sincerely, Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE: Cryogenics

2005-04-28 Thread ken
will play differently... Ken (in full support of THE Voice) Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn Horns Bonna Cases Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post

[Hornlist] RE: Cryogenics Phenomenon

2005-04-28 Thread ken
There is another phenomenon that should be discussed here... That is that the more someone pays for a 'procedure' the more they tend to believe the claims. I say try charging $5.00 for it... and see what the results look like then!!! Ken Bob says: It seems to me that, when confronted

[Hornlist] Finally!!!

2005-04-05 Thread ken
I just wanted you all to know that I've finally learned how to update my website!!! (I couldn't ever get dreamweaver to hookup to my site before this weekend). Thanks for all your patience over the last year! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer

[Hornlist] Ebay 8D

2005-03-28 Thread ken
Just a warning to whoever it is that has the high bid on this 8D - it is not all original - they have overhauled it and replaced the bell (and this is not told in the description). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7310314974ssPageName=ADM E:B:DS:US:28 Sincerely, Ken Just

[Hornlist] RE: Ebay 8D

2005-03-28 Thread ken
that this vintage 8D has had the most important part of it replaced - then let them bid on it. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn, Paxman Durk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

Re: [Hornlist] Acid cleaning for valves?

2005-03-12 Thread ken
showing a set of horn valves in the ultrasonic cleaner. Sincerely, Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com US Dealer: Kuhn, Paxman Durk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post

[Hornlist] RE: Odd Ball Mouthpiece

2005-02-08 Thread ken
Hi Leonard: The Paxman mouthpieces are solid nickel - (I use one),, however, we've taken it one step further in the mouthpieces Jim Phelan makes.. we use solid silver for the rims - never needs replating - and silver isn't all that expensive these days! Leonard wrote: Any of you use a solid

[Hornlist] Anatomy of a Scam

2005-02-02 Thread ken
! :-) ) I respond thusly: Hi Ted: I have many 103's for sale, but have never heard of a 303. If you are interested in a specific 103 please let me know which one. Thanks Ken His response: Hello Ken, Thanks for your mail.I really dont know much about the french horns.I want to buy it as a gift

[Hornlist] RE:Orchestras

2004-12-18 Thread ken
choice for the 4 best orchestras! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn, Paxman and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post

[Hornlist] RE: Bells Up Definition

2004-11-30 Thread ken
of the piece being performed to see the physical antics of the players on stage. IN other words, if you're going to play 'bells up' do it in a big way! Ken Pope from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: RE: [Hornlist] Bells Up Definition Jim, do you think that effect (bells up) be so much important

[Hornlist] Bells Up

2004-11-30 Thread Ken Crawley
to keep the proper spacing and thus the intonation. Having played as Principal Horn of the US Army Band Europe for 4 years and seen, heard many European bands that play that way my opinion is the whole section has to do it the same way. Ken ___ post

[Hornlist] RE: Mark your valve slides

2004-11-16 Thread ken
, and your slides either won't go in any further, or will become hopelessly stuck. Ken Pope Grab Life by the Horns! http://www.poperepair.com U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE:Experiences at Oberlin

2004-10-26 Thread ken
you put into it. Sincerely, Ken Pope Instrument Repair http://www.poperepair.com U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe

[Hornlist] RE: Instrument Shaped Objects

2004-08-26 Thread ken
I just sent an email off to First Act telling them that they may want to reconsider their lawsuit - telling them that the news of their actions had made the internet music newsgroups, and that they (First Act) were taking a beating from all the musicians in those groups. Sincerely, Ken Just Put

[Hornlist] RE: Factory dust

2004-03-28 Thread ken
those precious rotors! Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow http://www.poperepair.com U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Hornlist] Pope Repair Website

2004-02-16 Thread ken
...) But please email me any suggestions y'all might have. My sincerest thanks to Kerry Thompson - he and his brother have been so patient with my glacial momentum on sending them the necessary information. Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope

[Hornlist] RE: Titanium Valves

2003-12-07 Thread ken
materials was different - and the valves warped. The same is true of many of the swiss tuba makers - if the temperature became too warm (i.e. concert lights) the valves froze. I say: Gimme brass, nickel or bronze valves with tapered bodies, and spindles any day! Ken Just Put Your Lips Together

[Hornlist] RE: Chemical cleaning/ Brite Dip

2003-12-07 Thread ken
!) Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] RE: cryogenics

2003-10-17 Thread ken
I even found a site that does cryogenics on softball bats - and it claims you can hit the ball farther! :) Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532

[Hornlist] RE: cryo

2003-10-17 Thread ken
Here's another article I found on cryo - though it pertains to flutes I found it interesting: A rather long post from Joseph S. Wisniewski Ok, Here's what we really do know. 1) The walls of a flute do not participate measurably or noticeably in the sound production. Benade aside, still living

[Hornlist] RE: cryogenics....

2003-10-14 Thread ken
Don't get me going... ;) Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options

[Hornlist] RE:Kruspe vs Geyer

2003-10-13 Thread ken
that. I've worked on 8Ds that were free blowing, ones that were stuffy, etc... etc... I'll be curious what kind of answers you get to this one! Sincerely Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street

[Hornlist] RE: Horns in Boston

2003-10-04 Thread ken
Gee.. I don't know Julio We just finished a recording session this morning - and the 3rd hornist (Kevin Owen) was playing an 8D There was no running him outta town because of his large bore - and he sounded great on it! (rest of the section was, Rauch, Geyer, and Paxman) Ken Pope Just

[Hornlist] Dent Repair Tip

2003-09-04 Thread ken
y'all might benefit from knowing what NOT to do. Sincerely, Ken Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kühn and Dietmar Dürk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL

[Hornlist] RE: ALL HAIL ENGELBERT!

2003-08-28 Thread ken
Hmm,,, Personally I love my Paxman triple (one of the first they made) - wouldn’t trade it for anything (and no, I'm not a Paxman dealer). But I do know that Ricco Kuhn is making a triple now and I'm pretty sure it'll give Schmid a run for his money (and yes, I do sell the Kuhns...;) ) Ken Pope

[Hornlist] RE: Oiling Regimen by the POPE

2003-07-28 Thread ken
through the leadpipe! 2. Weekly, put a few drops in the slides. 3. Bi-Weekly put a drop of bearing oil on the upper and lower bearings. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow U.S. Dealer: Ricco Kuhn and Deitmar Durk Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA

[Hornlist] RE: Horn Testing and Oiling - the Pope

2003-07-27 Thread ken
that was NOT dezincification So, YES, brush, but more importantly OIL the horn with a few drops every other day or so in the leadpipe (or keep my repair card handy) Signed: Pope Ken Pope Alexander Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow Dealer of Kuhn and Durk Horns Pope

[Hornlist] RE: Who Played What

2003-07-21 Thread ken
determine how well a horn plays. Sincerely, Ken Pope Just Put Your Lips Together And Blow Pope Instrument Repair 80 Wenham Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-0532 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu