I’ve been playing my Martin T for over 15 years now, and it’s simply the most amazing instrument in the world. On top of that, my specific model is the Redd Commit Deluxe, which probably sets it apart from other models. I can confidently say it’s a genius instrument, and I wouldn’t sell it for any amount of money. The sound is absolutely incredible, beyond words, and my fans know it too. This instrument was gifted to me because I had made significant donations to a fresco in a church in Germany. Now, I play this trumpet on the world’s greatest stages, and I’m endlessly happy-truly endlessly happy. I have to say, the best instruments I’ve ever played in my life have been gifts from people. Martin is nothing short of a masterpiece.
I have a large bore Committee which I love but I really love my Conn 8B too. Good enough for Lee, good enough for me! But oddly enough, I mostly play an old Czech Pocket Cornet which sounds gorgeous and has lightning quick valves! I use a Conn 4 mp in it, a conn 5 in the 8B and an original 1940s Martin 7 for phatness or a 10 for upper reg in the Committee. Vintage horns are the best!
I agree that it isn't the trumpet but the player however I absolutely LOVE the classy look and feel of the older trumpets. I have 54 LA Olds Recording and I love it. Would love to add a Committee to my collection!
I have a 54 LA Olds Super and I also love it. I've had it since 8th grade. I bought a new horn last year but I find myself picking up the Super, even though the valves need a rebuild, more then the new horn.
With any vintage trumpet, always make sure there is no air leakage on the horn, places to check are areas of loose soldering, worn waterkey pads, worn valve pistons, pin holes in the leadpipe from decades of red rot formation. Another thing to consider with some vintage trumpets is the odd mouthpiece reciever taper they were designed with, sometimes you will need to modify the shank and taper of a modern mouthpiece to ensure a perfect fit for that specific vintage horn. The Martin Committee however was designed to work with Bach mouthpieces which is now the industry standard for mouthpiece sizing and fit so its less of a problem with those.
I tried a Martin Committee and didn’t like it. I found an old worn Getzen 300 lying around in the back of a small music shop. I immediately loved the sound, and it played easily for me. I have a handful of trumpets, some of which I paid much more for, but that old Getzen and I bonded. It’s amazing how that happened. To me it feels like an extra arm or leg. It’s my go to horn, and the tone is beautiful. Each to his/her own. Or, as the French say, “Chacun à son gout.” (?sp.)
I just listened to your Genesis and the Ghost of Gainesborugh Street, and I get a clear picture of why you like the Martin Committee. Stressless AND interesting cool! Congratulations. Some revenge!
Dear Bob i love your videos. Thank you for putting them together. I am a beginner and will love to own an old one.. But most of them do not have a slide for the first valve, is that a problem?
Thanks! That's a good question, and the answer is that it seems to depend on the horn. For example, on my Martin the A above the staff tends to be pretty in-tune, so I don't mis having a first valve slide. On the other hand, I have a modern Adams trumpet that rides higher on that A, so it really helps to have the first valve slide on it. I'd be worried if you didn't have a third valve slide, but I get along fine without a first valve slide.
If you’re a pro, you should own many different Bb’s, unless you specialize and rarely go outside of your main style. The reason being is that at the pro level, you ALWAYS sound like you, so you buy the horn that makes it easier to sound how you want to sound. Trumpets are like paint brushes; you use the best one that will make it easiest to get the shape you want. My 6310z is great for fluffy jazz stuff, but not as great as my Schilke S42L is for lead and neither of those work well for classical, so I have a S42L with a Bach 72 bell. Those 3 horns cover pretty much everything I am asked to do, at a high level and were a great investment at the same time.
I’ve been playing my Martin T for over 15 years now, and it’s simply the most amazing instrument in the world. On top of that, my specific model is the Redd Commit Deluxe, which probably sets it apart from other models. I can confidently say it’s a genius instrument, and I wouldn’t sell it for any amount of money. The sound is absolutely incredible, beyond words, and my fans know it too.
This instrument was gifted to me because I had made significant donations to a fresco in a church in Germany. Now, I play this trumpet on the world’s greatest stages, and I’m endlessly happy-truly endlessly happy.
I have to say, the best instruments I’ve ever played in my life have been gifts from people. Martin is nothing short of a masterpiece.
I have a large bore Committee which I love but I really love my Conn 8B too. Good enough for Lee, good enough for me! But oddly enough, I mostly play an old Czech Pocket Cornet which sounds gorgeous and has lightning quick valves! I use a Conn 4 mp in it, a conn 5 in the 8B and an original 1940s Martin 7 for phatness or a 10 for upper reg in the Committee. Vintage horns are the best!
I agree that it isn't the trumpet but the player however I absolutely LOVE the classy look and feel of the older trumpets. I have 54 LA Olds Recording and I love it. Would love to add a Committee to my collection!
I have a 54 LA Olds Super and I also love it. I've had it since 8th grade. I bought a new horn last year but I find myself picking up the Super, even though the valves need a rebuild, more then the new horn.
I've always heard great things about the Olds Recording trumpets.
With any vintage trumpet, always make sure there is no air leakage on the horn, places to check are areas of loose soldering, worn waterkey pads, worn valve pistons, pin holes in the leadpipe from decades of red rot formation.
Another thing to consider with some vintage trumpets is the odd mouthpiece reciever taper they were designed with, sometimes you will need to modify the shank and taper of a modern mouthpiece to ensure a perfect fit for that specific vintage horn.
The Martin Committee however was designed to work with Bach mouthpieces which is now the industry standard for mouthpiece sizing and fit so its less of a problem with those.
Good points!
That was great!
Thanks
I tried a Martin Committee and didn’t like it. I found an old worn Getzen 300 lying around in the back of a small music shop. I immediately loved the sound, and it played easily for me. I have a handful of trumpets, some of which I paid much more for, but that old Getzen and I bonded. It’s amazing how that happened. To me it feels like an extra arm or leg. It’s my go to horn, and the tone is beautiful. Each to his/her own. Or, as the French say, “Chacun à son gout.” (?sp.)
Exactly! Glad you found a horn you love!
I just listened to your Genesis and the Ghost of Gainesborugh Street, and I get a clear picture of why you like the Martin Committee.
Stressless AND interesting cool! Congratulations. Some revenge!
Thank you!
Dear Bob i love your videos. Thank you for putting them together. I am a beginner and will love to own an old one.. But most of them do not have a slide for the first valve, is that a problem?
Thanks! That's a good question, and the answer is that it seems to depend on the horn. For example, on my Martin the A above the staff tends to be pretty in-tune, so I don't mis having a first valve slide. On the other hand, I have a modern Adams trumpet that rides higher on that A, so it really helps to have the first valve slide on it. I'd be worried if you didn't have a third valve slide, but I get along fine without a first valve slide.
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If you’re a pro, you should own many different Bb’s, unless you specialize and rarely go outside of your main style. The reason being is that at the pro level, you ALWAYS sound like you, so you buy the horn that makes it easier to sound how you want to sound. Trumpets are like paint brushes; you use the best one that will make it easiest to get the shape you want. My 6310z is great for fluffy jazz stuff, but not as great as my Schilke S42L is for lead and neither of those work well for classical, so I have a S42L with a Bach 72 bell. Those 3 horns cover pretty much everything I am asked to do, at a high level and were a great investment at the same time.
I know you just said you're not a gearhead as such, but what do you think about mod/trim kits?
I don't know what that is, but I'm interested.