1st Trumpet Build - PICS - Opinion Please

[gergg]

Here is my first attempt at creating a ferrule/ transition piece. I didn't design the barrel for this ferrule so it doesn't fit like it eventually will. Just wanting some opinions on the look of it as it stands now.....Thanks in advance!!

[Chris O]

I prefer a more traditional look just my personal preferences


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[Chris O]

Definitely not bad at all, I would just prefer less stuff going on in the middle where the lanyard goes.Not trying to nit pick just being honest. I know there is only so much you can do to put your own twist on a basic design. Clean simple shape with beautiful wood and nice finish that sounds good and you will keep busy. You did do a nice job on the trumpet though and this is only my opinion others will think it is the great and not want you to change a thing.

[Sir-diealot]

I like it myself, I like the way the top is because I have problems with my hands and I think on days that my hands are really bugging me that a call with a shape like that would be easier to handle than a traditional trumpet shape, not that I am at all against that shape either. I really like the grain on it too, what is the wood?

[gergg]

Definitely not bad at all, I would just prefer less stuff going on in the middle where the lanyard goes.Not trying to nit pick just being honest. I know there is only so much you can do to put your own twist on a basic design. Clean simple shape with beautiful wood and nice finish that sounds good and you will keep busy. You did do a nice job on the trumpet though and this is only my opinion others will think it is the great and not want you to change a thing.

Thanks Chris.....I actually agree with you about the lanyard area, I was having fun and went a little crazy with the cutter there. I was really trying to figure out the brass piece/transition area on this edition of "My 1st Trumpet"....lol....I think I am going to like it, in person it looks pretty good. I am going to build another trumpet tomorrow, either Cocobolo, African Blackwood, or Aussie Blackwood. Appreciate the feedback!

[gergg]

I like it myself, I like the way the top is because I have problems with my hands and I think on days that my hands are really bugging me that a call with a shape like that would be easier to handle than a traditional trumpet shape, not that I am at all against that shape either. I really like the grain on it too, what is the wood?

Thank you sir...the wood is Lignum Vitae, super hard stuff, perfect for a trumpet and helped make this one sing.

[Sir-diealot]

I like it myself, I like the way the top is because I have problems with my hands and I think on days that my hands are really bugging me that a call with a shape like that would be easier to handle than a traditional trumpet shape, not that I am at all against that shape either. I really like the grain on it too, what is the wood?

Thank you sir...the wood is Lignum Vitae, super hard stuff, perfect for a trumpet and helped make this one sing.

It is very pretty stuff. Can't wait to see your finished product.

[sbbow]

little busy in the middle but over all very nice.


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[gergg]

little busy in the middle but over all very nice.


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Thanks for the comments......I built 2 African Blackwood trumpets today with more modest middle sections,I will get some pics up soon to see what everyone thinks. I will say that African Blackwood makes great trumpets. I am getting close to

[bobk]

Looking forward to seeing your latest callers.

[gergg]

Looking forward to seeing your latest callers.

I just posted some pics of them. So busy I didn't even get to do any sound files, but I could not be happier with the way they play/sound.

[EZ]

A little busy for me, but I'm much more interested in the sound and playability. Still, a nice looking call Gregg.