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Post by BruceLee on Oct 24, 2003 8:46:24 GMT -5
Leigh is sending me a "highly customized" Eclipse - "Showstopper" for the Northern Brass Trumpetfest. See details under Gigs and Events here on the TM site! I wish that I could share what this Custom Eclipse one-off trumpet is all about, but, Leigh is keeping that a secret. Trust me, I've tried my darnedest to get him to give me even the slightest hint! Maybe a little extra pressure from everyone here will help?  Stand by for a whole bunch of PM's, Leigh! Bruce |
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Post by Castle Bravo on Oct 24, 2003 10:24:51 GMT -5
hehehe... I know something you don't.... |
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Post by Jarrett on Oct 24, 2003 10:58:44 GMT -5
Haha, doesn't that just kill you Bruce... to know that two other people besides Leigh know more than you about your own horn.  -J |
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Post by eclipse on Oct 24, 2003 12:42:01 GMT -5
Hi Guys!
You 2 have'nt shown Bruce the pics of it have you?
Its a surpirse!
When you do all get a chance to see it some will probably think i have recently gone mad, but that is not true !!!! I have always been mad!!
The custom horns are a lot of fun to make, but very demanding as the braces are usually different and this all affects the performance of the horn (good or bad)
So we can end up having a very full scrap bin in the factory from these horns.
The main thing to us is that if it does not play as good as our normal eclipse range then its a waste of time.
We fool around with different ideas brace-wise and other stuff, until we hit upon something we like and that works great
Of course they are never going to make it into the pit of an orchestra because of they way they look, but for those who like a bit of funky now and then with a fantastic sound, WE SALUTE YOU!
Hope you like it Bruce!
You wont see many of these around thats for sure
Regards
Leigh
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Post by FreshBrewed on Oct 24, 2003 12:52:15 GMT -5
Leigh,
The horn you made me isn't all that funky but it does attract the women!!!!!!! Oh yeah, it plays like a mother too!
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Post by eclipse on Oct 24, 2003 13:02:22 GMT -5
Hi Mike!
Well i suppose that one way of putting it i guess
hahahahaha
Leigh
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Post by BruceLee on Oct 24, 2003 14:17:33 GMT -5
Alright you guys! Taunt me all you want.... at the moment, I'm ENJOYING the Eclipse Heavy Medium Red that just now arrived!  Didn't see that on your list Gary, nor yours, Jarrett.  Wish ya could play it... WOW!!! ;D Kinda speechless for the time being... please forgive me. What an awesome sound! Really full in the low register... silky upper register. Kind of reminiscent of the Large Red, but with more focus, and fullness, in the middle and lower registers. I think that it would allow you perform very well in an orchestra, or, as a jazz/solo/section player. Very rich sound! I guess that either way, BOTH of these horns will be with me, soon. It really is better that they didn't arrive simultaneously... no doubt, I'd be really torn! If you're coming to the Northern Brass Trumpetfest, of course you'll be able to SEE and PLAY them... along with the others! Well... gotta go play! Bruce |
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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 24, 2003 14:59:41 GMT -5
Lets see some pics here in the forum!
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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 24, 2003 16:49:47 GMT -5
WOW! Wait until you see this Bad Boy!  I am impressed! TM |
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Post by Castle Bravo on Oct 25, 2003 5:50:26 GMT -5
Bruce - The MHR is a nice horn.....however if I ever get enough $$$ (or permission from my better half) I'd get a MR in gold, a MHY in laquer, or a LR in laquer.... WHY DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE SO MANY COOL HORNS, LEIGH?   ;D |
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Post by MagnumLungs on Oct 25, 2003 7:33:43 GMT -5
Guys, This one IS a showstopper - believe me I got to play it !!!!! Leigh has clearly sprung into action to produce an amazing design of horn, though still keeping the Eclipse concept intact. The horn I played Thursday was still very much being built, I think I had to wait for the solder to cool down immediately before playing. As with all the other Eclpise models it's sound is fantastic. We even did a play test against a Wild Thing for a bit of topical discussion. This horn will be a hit at the TrumpetFest - wish I could be there to see peoples faces. Graham Eclipse Enthusist and soon to be owner |
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Post by Buzz on Oct 25, 2003 9:20:25 GMT -5
OMG, Leigh!  You are the bomb. What an amazing looking horn. How in the world do you do it? Now I can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of adding an Eclipse cornet to my arsenal (if someone gets his arse in gear... we'll blame the delay on John, of course!), but now that I've seen this, I think I'm in love. Meg |
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Post by Jarrett on Oct 28, 2003 10:32:03 GMT -5
Hey, I'm busy badgering Leigh about the flugel... you can badger him after I'm done.
Haha
-J
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Post by EclipseUSA on Oct 28, 2003 22:03:41 GMT -5
Graham, The pics look awesome! You played it in raw brass, huh? You should see it now! It will be a "showstopper" for sure! Best always, Bruce |
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Post by Liad Bar-EL on Oct 29, 2003 6:33:28 GMT -5
Someone want to send me some pictures of this horn?
Thanks,
Liad Bar-EL
mailto:Wheat_Grass_Juice@hotmail.com
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;D
You are the bomb. What an amazing looking horn. How in the world do you do it? Now I can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of adding an Eclipse cornet to my arsenal (if someone gets his arse in gear... we'll blame the delay on John, of course!), but now that I've seen this, I think I'm in love. 
