Musical Notes

What's on TJ's Bench? A Double Rotor Bass Trombone

This week I have been working on a vintage Reynolds Contempora double rotor bass trombone. What's interesting about this particular horn is the ...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? A King Double-Bell Euphonium!

I know that if you watch our social media you’ve been dying to know what’s in this awesome Sylvester and Tweety case, so here it is! This is actua...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? Two tiny trombones!

Wow, aren’t these little guys the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Technically these are Soprano Trombones, though some may call them Slide Trumpets....

What's on Emma's Bench? A Couesnon Flute!

I'm currently working on a Couesnon flute. I have little information on this particular instrument since it doesn't have a serial number, but it's ...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? A Collection of Conn 80A Cornets!

Look out, brass friends! I have some fun posts coming to you! The boss and I have decided to feature some great things from our personal collection...

What's on Brad's Bench? A 1957 Selmer Paris Clarinet

This Selmer Centered Tone Clarinet was previously owned by the infamous John Winston Grimes. Originally from the state of Oklahoma, J...

What's on Emma's Bench? A Conn 10M Tenor Sax!

This week I completed a repad on a Conn 10M tenor sax. Fun fact: the 10M is also referred to as the Ladyface, due to the portrait of a woman engrav...

The Internal View from an Intern's Perspective

Six weeks in, working at Quinn the Eskimo has already proven to be a unique experience - in the best kind of way. From the neon pink flamingo and f...

What’s on My Bench? A 1904 Conn Connquerer Cornet!

Hey, Brass fans, here’s something extra awesome for you today! Why post this one, you ask? Well, it’s over 100 years old but not super rare, so tha...

What’s on My Bench? A 1956 Martin Committee Deluxe!

Wow, do we have something exciting for the Martin Trumpet fans out there this time! This trumpet is something special, and thankfully, it has been ...

What’s on My Bench? A Kanstul 1500A Trumpet!

Hey, Brass Fans! We’re all sad about the closure of the Kanstul factory, but here’s something to make you smile - a 1500A in fabulous condition! Th...

It's a Taragato, Mr Roboto!

Here's something you don't see every day... a metal taragato! A what, you ask? The taragato is the national woodwind of Hungary and has been descr...