Due to some problems I’ve switched over to euphonium as my primary instrument and I know it may be a long shot but I have a Denis Wick tuba mute that I’m looking to trade for a comparable euphonium mute. I will eventually list the tuba mute for sale but I am in no hurry at this time.

You could always send your Helleberg off to get refurbished.

I have a JK Exclusive 4B and 5B that I would like to trade for either a Bach 4G or 3G, or Denis Wick 4AL. PM me if interested!

I’m no expert. I teach band and do a lot of arranging and writing of exercises and I do it all on Musescore. I personally don’t see any point in buying something that i’m not going to make money from if there’s a free option. Even if it’s a little more clunky. Which I don’t think it is. Someone’s ...

I guess I'm not clever enough to understand the point of the song. It sounds like just so much word salad to me. :eyes:
...or (topical) a DYSTONIC version of logic. :smilie6:

For me to be interested in communism (as I'm just as selfish and self-interested as anyone else who's honest about it ...

the elephant wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:51 pm

Schlitzz wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:45 pmCan Can dancers are thin, Wade.

Not the ones at Six Flags…

I will refrain from specifying which Six Flags location to spare the "heftier" skirt-wavers…

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Okay then... Make my day:
...for $300 extra, how about if I made some of my models with an exterior that resembles the cylinder of .44 Magnum revolver? Surely that would improve attacks ...

I agree with this. I think the PT-50 and PT-50+ are equally as hard to play on.

The horn I bought for my school’s band program is also an American shank receiver. I can post pics tomorrow. Is this maybe a newer thing or something Eastman tried at one point in development and then ditched? The Eastman we bought is 5 years old now.

Bloke, those kids have learned those behaviors from their parents. They should be out mowing grass if they can’t behave.


I don't believe it requires a parent for a human being to figure out how to be evil.


That’s definitely true, but the lack of accountability at home for their actions ...

Marching band in general (not just DCI) has become ridiculous. While I do enjoy the shows, custom uniforms, ridiculous props, choreographers who charge more than they’re worth, ridiculously large staffs etc. these things are going to cause public school band programs to disappear. My father in law ...

Back in September I sat down to practice, went to play my first note and nothing. When I blow my guts out I can play from about F one space below the staff to the E in the staff with a very shaky tone. I’ve advanced in a few auditions and was pretty active as a player, though I’ve never really made ...

I have the following mouthpieces for sale, all in great condition:

Helleberg-$25
Jk Exclusive 4B-$30
Jk Exclusive 5B- $30
PT-82-$40
Yamaha Bobo Symphonic-$25
Holton 12- $25
Yamaha 64- $25

PM me for more info!

I use a cheap Gibraltar drum stool. It goes pretty low.

One of the best musicians I know is a trombonist who happens to also be an electrician. He holds down a few different per service orchestra positions and takes just about every freelance gig he gets his way. He doesn’t have to take any of those gigs to make a good living either.

I would argue 99% of students majoring in performance today won’t make a dime playing their instrument.

No problem! But I’m Doug. The other Finley. Lol

The shank is old style Doug Elliot. The numbers were for different backbore sizes I believe. No help on the rim though.

Poll

Derek Milburn- My first lessons teacher who was a local band director and family friend.
Roy Couch
Vurl Bland
Robert Chambers- bass trombone
Ryan Robinson
James Morrison- Not the trumpet player. My father in law and former pro player and college professor.