And it is, Jon. But the 43* has a more open leadpipe AND a larger bell. I thought the Commercial sounded a BIT warmer - but they're both lightweight and the sound is similar.
I've had two Mendez' and they were both the same. In later years Olds made some Mendez horns with something like 'Accusonic' on the leadpipe. This was toward the very end of Olds manufacturing in California. I'm not sure what all was different, but I have not played that Mendez, I've only seen them. Clay at CenTexBrass.com is VERY knowledgeable about Olds horns and seems to often have several for sale - maybe ask him? He's a super guy too.!
Lovin the content. Came here for your video on the dillon flugel that I had my eye on and stayed for the amazing videos. I notice you use an acrylic tip mouthpiece in your vieos. Is it just personal preference or the fact that they dont get cold? also where can I get one? thanks!!
Well, I'm glad you enjoy the vids. I usually enjoy making them (maybe too much sometimes). :) Years ago I began having the rims removed from a lot of my favorite mouthpieces. Generally, I like a pretty rounded rim and I do better with them. Flat rims wear me out for some reason. Anyway, I've used Warburton rims (that were cut off of their mouthpieces) on most of my mouthpieces. Recently, I bought two GR pieces used and they came with this white plastic (maybe Delrin or Warbonite?) rim. It's not as slick as gold (which I really like) but the plastic rim seems to be easier on my chops. It warms up almost immediately AND it's just more pleasant than metal. I'm using it as often as I can. Matt Frost (Frost Custom Brass) cuts the rims off and threads them so that they'll accept the plastic rim; the cost is $48 to cut the original rim off and thread the underpart (as they call it) for the plastic rim. I believe Matt can make a copy of any rim that you presently have in metal, but hsi copy can be in Delrin, Warbonite, etc. Here's his site address: www.frostcustombrass.net/ Great questions! :)
@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks for the link. I will definetly consider trying that out. The idea of the mouthpiece not being as cold in the beginning is amazing.
@@creativehub1611 It seems that I might have seen rims at TrumpetHerald.com in the Marketplace. You could also try Reverb.com, and of course Ebay. They'll usually be listed and the size will be mentioned. Warning: these rims are amazingly comfortable. You may be spoiled for life by using one. :)
Chris; In my opinion every Strad can feel different. They simply are NOT as uniform as the horns that Yamaha has made through the last several years, and I think Strad's have always been this way. I don't think I've ever had a BAD Strad, but they all seem different. I've played 37's that were nice and open and I've had one 37 that played really tight... Really tight! The only way to tell what you get with a Strad is to play it and see. I have four now though, so I DO like them. By and large I feel like I can always get the sound I want out of most any Strad. Recently, I've taken a liking to the Large bore Strad with the 25 bell. I've had 3 and they seem to consistently be a very nice, easy blow without being too large. They 25 bell is probably the slimmest bell of all the Strads, so there is a bit of resistance at the back end of the trumpet - and I DO really like them. :) But I've also got an excellent 37 right now; maybe the best 37 bell I've had. It has Bach's reversed leadpipe - and I still like it. :)
The 43 bell sounds more open to my ears.
And it is, Jon. But the 43* has a more open leadpipe AND a larger bell. I thought the Commercial sounded a BIT warmer - but they're both lightweight and the sound is similar.
Jonathan are there two different Mendez models and if yes, have you played both?
I've had two Mendez' and they were both the same. In later years Olds made some Mendez horns with something like 'Accusonic' on the leadpipe. This was toward the very end of Olds manufacturing in California. I'm not sure what all was different, but I have not played that Mendez, I've only seen them. Clay at CenTexBrass.com is VERY knowledgeable about Olds horns and seems to often have several for sale - maybe ask him? He's a super guy too.!
Lovin the content. Came here for your video on the dillon flugel that I had my eye on and stayed for the amazing videos. I notice you use an acrylic tip mouthpiece in your vieos. Is it just personal preference or the fact that they dont get cold? also where can I get one? thanks!!
Well, I'm glad you enjoy the vids. I usually enjoy making them (maybe too much sometimes). :) Years ago I began having the rims removed from a lot of my favorite mouthpieces. Generally, I like a pretty rounded rim and I do better with them. Flat rims wear me out for some reason. Anyway, I've used Warburton rims (that were cut off of their mouthpieces) on most of my mouthpieces. Recently, I bought two GR pieces used and they came with this white plastic (maybe Delrin or Warbonite?) rim. It's not as slick as gold (which I really like) but the plastic rim seems to be easier on my chops. It warms up almost immediately AND it's just more pleasant than metal. I'm using it as often as I can. Matt Frost (Frost Custom Brass) cuts the rims off and threads them so that they'll accept the plastic rim; the cost is $48 to cut the original rim off and thread the underpart (as they call it) for the plastic rim. I believe Matt can make a copy of any rim that you presently have in metal, but hsi copy can be in Delrin, Warbonite, etc. Here's his site address: www.frostcustombrass.net/ Great questions! :)
@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks for the link. I will definetly consider trying that out. The idea of the mouthpiece not being as cold in the beginning is amazing.
@@creativehub1611 It seems that I might have seen rims at TrumpetHerald.com in the Marketplace. You could also try Reverb.com, and of course Ebay. They'll usually be listed and the size will be mentioned. Warning: these rims are amazingly comfortable. You may be spoiled for life by using one. :)
@@JonathanMilam1 Lol thanks a ton. Looking forward for the next video!
Jonathan you like a Bach 37 because it feels more open ?
Chris; In my opinion every Strad can feel different. They simply are NOT as uniform as the horns that Yamaha has made through the last several years, and I think Strad's have always been this way. I don't think I've ever had a BAD Strad, but they all seem different. I've played 37's that were nice and open and I've had one 37 that played really tight... Really tight! The only way to tell what you get with a Strad is to play it and see. I have four now though, so I DO like them. By and large I feel like I can always get the sound I want out of most any Strad. Recently, I've taken a liking to the Large bore Strad with the 25 bell. I've had 3 and they seem to consistently be a very nice, easy blow without being too large. They 25 bell is probably the slimmest bell of all the Strads, so there is a bit of resistance at the back end of the trumpet - and I DO really like them. :) But I've also got an excellent 37 right now; maybe the best 37 bell I've had. It has Bach's reversed leadpipe - and I still like it. :)