Musical Notes

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Conn 8D French Horn!

Hey, Brass Friends! If any of you saw this beautiful painted case recently, I’ll bet you were wondering about the horn inside! Someone obviously c...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A NY FrankenBach!

Hey, Brass Fans! Here’s a horn I did recently that you might find interesting. You’re probably wondering why I call it a FrankenBach - that’s beca...

Emma's Flute Picks: Series I

If you're in the market for a new flute, watch and listen to Emma, one of our woodwind techs, as she plays a few of her favorite models. 1. YFL-7...

What's on Carlo's Bench? A Selmer Model 41 Rosewood Contrabass Clarinet

I just had the chance to check over two Selmer Rosewood Contrabass Clarinets that just arrived at the shop. These are extremely uncommon instrument...

Why We Do What We Do - A Letter from a Father

Hello Jenny, Angela, and Matt, I just wanted to follow up with you guys on the King Tuba I recently purchased for my son, Aaron. If you guys remem...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Trio of Bb Herald Trumpets

Long ago, herald trumpets were used to signal news and new arrivals to the castle. It is said that the wealth of a castle was demonstrated by the n...

What's on TJ's Bench? Custom Engraved 1920's Trombones

Today, we are celebrating the beauty of engraving. Here we have three lovely, gold-plated Conn trombones, all born in the 1920s. I have been drawin...

What’s in Amanda’s Collection? A Conn 112B Trumpet!

Hello Brass Fans! Today, I thought I’d share something from my own collection, it’s probably the rarest thing I’ve got. Shown here are actually tw...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? A Bb Tenor Sousaphone!

So, remember how I said a while ago that we would be featuring some super cool stuff from our personal collections? Well, here’s your first install...

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 Carlo's Bench? A Selmer Supreme

In the weeks since we got our first shipment of Selmer Supreme Altos, I've had a few opportunities to sit down and spend some time with them. They ...