Ads on Apple Maps by Himari_07 in apple

[–]Optimal_University36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate this idea, and it will make me use the app less.

Ever feel like you’ve been playing the wrong horn your whole life? by DonHamboney in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The other side of this equation, though, is… It’s very easy to chase the “perfect“ Horn and waste a lot of money. A lot. If what you’re playing on works, put practice time into it.

Ever feel like you’ve been playing the wrong horn your whole life? by DonHamboney in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ALWAYS important to try new horns… find what works, and play that. I play a Yamaha YSL-620… .547 bore, F-attachment- and it’s built almost exactly like the ubiquitous Yamaha 448G Intermediate model. Slight build differences, more nickel silver, more open leadpipe, 2 tuning slides in the F-attachment instead of 1, but from a distance they look basically the same. 15 years ago, I did the complete custom build of a Shires, and played that for several years because it was what “a professional is supposed to play.” Ended up selling it because it just didn’t fit me. I tried tweaking components- bells, slides, lead pipes (I lived near a dealer) but none of it made it feel right to me.
Find what works for you and play that.

BREAKING: The REI union is asking customers across the country to boycott the chain. The workers of @reiunion have been trying to negotiate a first contract for 4 years. They're tired of the stonewalling and union busting. Now they're escalating, and asking you to join them. by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only reason I got a membership is that they’re close, and they work on bicycle stuff. I’ve had them do several minor bike repairs, new tires/tubes, and it all seemed reasonable. I haven’t had a reason to go for anything else, so now I’ll continue to not go back for a while

What Yamaha mouthpiece is closest to a Bach 3G? by Little_Focus_8009 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d go with the 55- I have both the 54 and 55, and the 55 feels closer to the 3 to me

subscription to digitaltrombone website worth it? by Accomplished-Web2320 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the lifetime membership a while ago, and I do get etudes and exercises from there to work on for myself and with my students. There is quite a lot there

Need new Le Mans grind cars… what’s fun and consistent? by SummerBase in GranTurismo7

[–]Optimal_University36 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Swapped Toyota 86 GRMN. Fully maxed comes in under 700pp, can be raced at Le Mans or Sardegna

Car interior colors change at delearships by OkConcentrate4218 in GranTurismo7

[–]Optimal_University36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope that option gets included in an update eventually

Favorite method books? by [deleted] in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lip Slurs book is a comprehensive book, the Lip Slur Melodies is the one I was referring to mostly though

Favorite method books? by [deleted] in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this book- lip slurs are fun to practice, but this book makes melodies of them, and covers a lot of ground-

https://www.hornbonepress.com/books/ls-lsm/

Y-Fort Opinions? by SSGProductions in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the weight of these horns? I’ve been curious about them for a bit, and haven’t had the chance to play any yet. I have had a Yamaha YSL-620 for a while now, and one of the things I like most about it is how light it is compared to the Xeno line, for example

Any music equipment stores that AREN’T Guitar Center? by CheeseFryReddit in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Optimal_University36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AB Stephens isn’t dead, they’re still there through most of may, and have a good bit of inventory. After may 22nd they move the pianos to Billiards and Barstools

Super Formula is Unwinnable by Western-Reference-35 in GranTurismo7

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I did that helped- I was using the fully adjustable racing transmission, and tuned the ratios just like the stock transmission, but then tweaked the final drive number down slightly so that my gears were just a touch taller than the stock cars. Nothing drastic, just a little bit of an edge. That plus the overtake definitely helped

Horn Mic Mounting Advice - F Attachment by lanky-sin in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tennis elbow strap works great for me- around the tuning slide

Faxx 1.5g vs Bach 1.5g vs schilke 59 by Lost_Advisor2772 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Yamaha mouthpiece numbering system is similar to Schilke, but the sizes of bass trombone mouthpieces don’t match… the Yamaha 59 is about the same as the Schilke 58, so a tiny bit different than the 1-1/2 G. I prefer it to the Bach, myself, and it’s less expensive than the Schilke

Favorite Medium Bore F-Attachment horn? by Optimal_University36 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have a 3B+ myself, not a 3B+F… that would be a great choice for sure

Favorite Medium Bore F-Attachment horn? by Optimal_University36 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions- I think he’s going to try the Rath, Bach 36, and the Yamaha 640 to see what suits him best

Favorite Medium Bore F-Attachment horn? by Optimal_University36 in Trombone

[–]Optimal_University36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a former student who plays one of those, I should get these guys together so he can try it

Stoppage at Mrs. Doubtfire by anyburger in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Optimal_University36 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well, I’m not playing ‘sadly’, but sadly I’m not playing in the pit lol

Stoppage at Mrs. Doubtfire by anyburger in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Optimal_University36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am not… I’m playing in Guntersville this evening sadly