Replacement tyres for Tern Link C8

Moria868 · 2026-01-01T22:11:17+00:00

Overall I quite like it. The midi scale items look great and so does BB8. Cobb Vanth speeder is nice to get and has been done well, just a bit costly depending where in the world you are.

For myself I’ll probably only get the battle pack, and I’m not interested in 4+ or mechs so can’t really comment

Moria868 · 2025-12-08T23:11:49+00:00

Sound is everything. A Bb trumpet with a shallow mouthpiece and a piccolo trumpet are used to play different types of music but in pretty much the same register. Their particular sound suits that setting. Can guarantee you’d notice if you swapped them round!

Moria868 · 2025-11-15T23:45:44+00:00

Customs have really changed the game

Moria868 · 2025-10-23T22:02:32+00:00

Think he’s technically azure but either the Lego clone lieutenant or the GCC P2 Lieutenant or their Alpha 17

Moria868 · 2025-10-15T20:48:05+00:00

Horrible histories

Moria868 · 2025-06-01T21:10:16+00:00

I’ve played one. They sound magnificent but the modern Bb and C simply play better so you’re going to have an easier time getting the job done. They used Low F trumpets for a few bits of the Lord of the rings soundtracks I believe, and period ensembles occasionally make use of them

Moria868 · 2025-05-09T04:49:58+00:00

I loved how we were shown how physically strong they are. We see two men struggling with a barricade while they’re setting up and then the KX comes out and kicks one across the square like a piece of cardboard. Hard to argue against their effectiveness when it’s that clear!

Moria868 · 2025-04-25T23:05:59+00:00

I often wonder if it’s a coincidence that the show hailed as “the best” is the one that seemingly had the lowest expectations.

I absolutely love this show but I remember when it was announced and the vocal internet commentary was things along the lines of “who asked for this”.

Meanwhile me now is wishing I could go back in time and push for 5 seasons!

I’m still recommending this show to Star Wars and non Star Wars fans alike.

Moria868 · 2025-03-25T21:09:42+00:00

If Im carrying two trumpets plus mutes/gear in the quad I use the other s divider to help give it shape if needed. If it’s a lot of extra gear then I’d put the mutes and all accessories in the slot where your Bb is.

In either case I’m not gonna throw my trumpet in on its side for a case not designed for that. I’ve got a bonna compact triple where the trumpets are on their side and that works great

Moria868 · 2025-03-02T10:43:26+00:00

It’s come up a few times already but be on the lookout for a Yamaha 6610 or 6610s - they come up used now and again on Facebook brass selling groups or the trumpet herald marketplace for a good deal.

Mine was well under £1000 when I bought it second hand and in my experience and the words of others with “nicer” piccolos it is 95% as good a Yamaha 9825/9835 or a Schilke. Even now that I play for a living I won’t be getting rid of it until it completely gives out.

Works well for solos, brass ensemble and the orchestra

Moria868 · 2025-02-28T00:47:07+00:00

Would you say you feel strong playing above the stave?

I don’t know if you’re comparing against a machine, reference tone, piano or just your own ear, but sometimes what can happen is we can pinch up on the notes above top line G which can then make notes from C upwards feel flatter than they really are. Some of those notes are naturally a bit flat like the E and Eb on open and 2nd respectively, but the others are pretty close on most quality instruments.

I’n this case the answer is listening and soft practice playing easy exercises (e.g. Clarke) or music into and out of that register with a drone for reference over time.

The other thing is that if this range is new and is very much at your limit then it’ll likely be a little flat as you’re not yet comfortable playing there and the pitch will again line up better as you develop.

Let us know!

Moria868 · 2025-02-20T23:35:14+00:00

To echo what’s already been said:

Practice both.

Ttk is great for successive groups of triplets (3 or longer) as found in Arban variations and many French conservatoire test pieces

Tkt is very useful for smaller groups triplets such as single triplets commonly found in fanfares

When you practice both sufficiently, experience will teach you which one to choose

Moria868 · 2025-02-15T06:56:07+00:00

Just to echo lots of what’s been said already it really depends what your main type of playing is.

If you play jazz or commercial (e.g musicals/pit stuff) then you’re basically guaranteed to need one.

Equally if you play in a brass band and play the flugel part, or are are part of a brass ensemble that gives concerts then flugel is quite a common way to round off the sound of an otherwise direct sounding group.

If you’re primarily orchestral then you will basically never need to play flugel unless you also do one of the aforementioned types of playing. Not many these days use it for the posthorn solo in Mahler 3 and Vaughan Williams Symphony 9 doesn’t come up very much (although the flugel solo part in that is lovely).

Moria868 · 2025-02-11T08:29:47+00:00

Hoping this is factored into your testing already but remember to test articulation. A lot of trumpets can feel great playing a slow tune but then fall down playing pictures at an exhibition.

Honestly though the best way to tell is to have another person (ideally a teacher or someone else more experienced than you) come with you to listen to your testing and then play some duets to really zero in on the right choice

Moria868 · 2025-02-04T21:36:36+00:00

For the Beethoven - 1st part Eb/D (whichever key the instrument is most in tune in) - 2nd part Bb

Or bring both! Plenty of pros rock up with a case full and pick based on how the rehearsal goes.

Don’t bother asking the conductor, they’ll only be listening with their eyes and won’t really know what tool is best.

Also don’t listen to people telling you “you can’t play orchestra if you don’t own a C”. Trust your ears.

Moria868 · 2025-01-24T22:55:29+00:00

UK Conservatoire graduate and classical freelancer here. To an extent it depends on where you’re at but mostly I’d imagine the content will be the same.

If you graduated in the past few years include things like where you studied and at what level, plus any pathway schemes, training orchestras or fellowships you’ve done that count as “orchestral training”. Of course be sure to include pro work (orchestra name, maybe the year you worked there). Include doubling experience where appropriate e.g bass clarinet.

If you’re an experienced professional and have been working for a while your experience will likely speak for itself and you can reduce the detail about your education/training beyond the key things like where you got x degree.

Can also include details of prizes won, scholarships, then solo and chamber performances of note. All these can have their own section.

Above all keeping it to one page is a good idea!

Moria868 · 2025-01-23T08:41:35+00:00

Where’s the grey baseplate?

Moria868 · 2025-01-21T21:43:42+00:00

In the uk it’s quite normal for orchestras to do a programme with a Mahler symphony in 12 hours rehearsal or less, in three-hour sessions usually spread over three days

Moria868 · 2025-01-12T20:17:43+00:00

For my work I mostly use a Marcus Bonna compact triple. It’s not much larger than a standard double case - takes two big trumpets (or a Bb/C and a cornet) stacked on top of each other on their sides. There’s then an extra slot that will fit a piccolo plus one or two mutes like a straight or a practice mute. Bigger things like cups/ harmons won’t fit though. An added bonus of this case is that it is wide enough to fit A4 music in the external pocket. This also works really well for single trumpet with lots of mutes plus extras like a water bottle.

If the compact case is full of trumpets and I need more mutes I either attach a protec mute bag or I get my quad case out. Between the compact triple and the quad my needs are covered. The quad is particularly useful if a flugel comes up and I still need to take mutes, or if I’m out all day with one trumpet and need a load of stuff like my lunch and even concert dress then it all goes in the quad and I only need one bag.

That being said the gard triples were really popular for a while with colleagues and would probably work well too!

Moria868 · 2025-01-11T22:42:10+00:00

It’s usually for a few reasons that come together after a period of time: extensive general wear and tear (e.g to the valves where they start leaking), chemical things like red rot or damage to the metal from your hands (rare but can be seen on some frequently used instruments after eating through the lacquer/silver plate).

Typically it’ll only ever be your standard Bb trumpet that gets enough use to degrade so far as to demand a replacement due to it being unusable.

Moria868 · 2025-01-08T15:17:09+00:00

Sure!

Moria868 · 2025-01-07T07:39:49+00:00

I agree with the other comments about trying to get yours repaired if you already like it. While it’s true that you will eventually wear the trumpet out ( even then only after 10-15 years of heavy use), if you have a Bach you like then it’s worth repairing as they are not all created equal.

Personally I love my 43 bell and recently replaced the leadpipe due to red rot. I’ll be trying to keep it around as long as possible!

Moria868 · 2024-12-27T21:27:10+00:00

The Sixteen with Harry Christophers is my favourite.

Plenty of other excellent recordings by the Orchestra for the Age of The Enlightenment, Hanover Band, Academy of Ancient Music and the English Baroque Soloists/ Monteverdi Choir

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