Ain't eBay wonderful?

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2018-07-31 7:38 p.m.

Where else would you find a bargain like this (price just reduced from $105.12!):

https://www.ebay.com/i/173251412423?ul_noapp=true

This makes me jealous of trumpeters, who can apparently play this instrument like a clarinet (as long as you hold it pointing straight down and use BOTH white gloves)!

If the trumpet section sitting behind me in my big band played like this, I could toss out those earplugs!

Vegastokc · by **Vegastokc** » 2018-08-01 11:58 a.m.

Don't worry, they did not leave us out. :biggrin:

(Looks like the one Trent Hamilton reviewed on his channel :horror: )

<LINK_TEXT text="https://www.ebay.com/itm/School-Band-St ... c&_ipg=200">https://www.ebay.com/itm/School-Band-Student-Bb-Slide-Trombone-BB-Professional-with-Tuner-Case-Care-Kit/152242323384?epid=2071035287&hash=item2372597fb8%3Ag%3AhtcAAOSw8gVX2h5U&_sop=15&_pgn=7&_sacat=16212&_nkw=trombone&_from=R40&rt=nc&_ipg=200</LINK_TEXT>

PSJ · by **PSJ** » 2018-08-01 2:41 p.m.

But neither is Band Director approved! :amazed:

Paul

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2018-08-01 3:11 p.m.

But it's left-handed! :cool:

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2018-08-01 6:29 p.m.

But - whether right or left-handed - can you play the Chinese trombone pointing vertically downward (like the trumpet) - and still move the slide?

I think I'll bring a pair of white gloves to my next rehearsal to look more professional!

SlidemanSailor · by **SlidemanSailor** » 2018-08-02 11:53 p.m.

Impressive new technique. Those clever Chinese invent a new way to play after centuries of people doing it wrong.

While we are admiring, I note you can get a PROFESSIONAL trombone for under a hundred bucks. Easy-sneezy to get good return on your investment there.

~~[url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/School-Band-Student-Bb-Slide-Trombone-BB-Professional-with-Tuner-Case-Care-Kit/152242323384?epid=2071035287&hash=item2372597fb8:g:htcAAOSw8gVX2h5U]~~https://www.ebay.com/itm/School-Band-Student-Bb-Slide-Trombone-BB-Professional-with-Tuner-Case-Care-Kit/152242323384?epid=2071035287&hash=item2372597fb8:g:htcAAOSw8gVX2h5U

JohnL · by **JohnL** » 2018-08-03 10:29 a.m.

[quote="SlidemanSailor"]Impressive new technique. Those clever Chinese invent a new way to play after centuries of people doing it wrong.[/quote]
Nothing new. I've seen people play trumpet like that before...

Driswood · by **Driswood** » 2018-08-10 9:22 a.m.

I did get a new Bach 6 3/4C off eBay for $36.00

There are some good ones there.

greenbean · by **greenbean** » 2018-08-12 1:29 a.m.

Oh, man, and now I learn that when I played sax for all those years as a young man... I had the mouthpiece upside down! Thanks to this guy here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/362385623432 I am so embarrassed...

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2018-08-12 11:56 a.m.

[quote="greenbean"]Oh, man, and now I learn that when I played sax for all those years as a young man... I had the mouthpiece upside down! Thanks to this guy here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/362385623432 I am so embarrassed...[/quote]

So sorry, Tom - please don't cry! :weep:

Trombone was also my consolation prize - my brother played saxophone. But he gave it up (after playing recorder for a few years) - and (many decades later) I still play my trombone! <span class="emoji" title=":wink:">😉</span>

BurckhardtS · by **BurckhardtS** » 2018-08-12 12:48 p.m.

LOL! What do you think Doug??? Think we've finally found a trumpet Type III?

On a serious note, I did buy my YSL-354 I use for jazz for $150 on eBay...

u_2bobone · by **u_2bobone** » 2018-08-12 3:20 p.m.

Regarding the upside-down saxophone mouthpiece : I saw the "Carabinieri" Band [Policeman's Band] from Rome, Italy way back in the 60's and most of their single reed players had their mouthpieces positioned "Upside-Down" ! Was it a normal Italian method ?

SwissTbone · by **SwissTbone** » 2018-08-13 4:59 a.m.

[quote="2bobone"]Regarding the upside-down saxophone mouthpiece : I saw the "Carabinieri" Band [Policeman's Band] from Rome, Italy way back in the 60's and most of their single reed players had their mouthpieces positioned "Upside-Down" ! Was it a normal Italian method ?[/quote]

Nope.

My guess is some stupid military order... Carabinieri are a part of the italian armed forces, not the police.

Or maybe a superstition, we italian are really superstitious :-)

But I have never seen someone play this way, and I have seen bands from sicily to Milano.

greenbean · by **greenbean** » 2018-08-13 9:31 a.m.

Or they painted a "reed" on the top of the mouthpiece to be funny? I had a HS bandmate who did this. He used a backwards lig, so it looked pretty confusing. He was definitely a funny guy!

greenbean · by **greenbean** » 2018-08-13 9:32 a.m.

(I have tried playing upside-down. It is pretty much impossible.)

sungfw · by **sungfw** » 2018-08-17 5:26 p.m.

[quote="greenbean"]Oh, man, and now I learn that when I played sax for all those years as a young man... I had the mouthpiece upside down! Thanks to this guy here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/362385623432 I am so embarrassed...[/quote]

Nah. You had it right for you, he's got it right for him 'cuz he's got an upstream embouchure. :amazed: :amazed: :amazed:

:biggrin: :shuffle:

LeTromboniste · by **LeTromboniste** » 2018-08-17 7:26 p.m.

[quote="2bobone"]Regarding the upside-down saxophone mouthpiece : I saw the "Carabinieri" Band [Policeman's Band] from Rome, Italy way back in the 60's and most of their single reed players had their mouthpieces positioned "Upside-Down" ! Was it a normal Italian method ?[/quote]

Chalumeau and early clarinets were played with the reed on top. I wouldn't be surprised that some local schools of playing kept that feature until quite late.

Quick Links

Instruments

Marketplace

Ain't eBay wonderful?