Musical Notes

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...

Happy International Women's Day!

I thought today would be a great day to recognize the fabulous women who work here at The Igloo - there are actually twice as many woman working he...

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...

Introducing: Our New Interns!

Hey, everyone- we’ve hired some fabulous interns! They've been with us for a few weeks now and are doing a really great job!Terra Jo Toynbee is or...

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 HUGE Shipment of Yamaha!

Guess what? We just got in lots of awesome, new Yamaha gear! Everything from pro level brass and woodwinds, to student violins and cellos. The majo...

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...

What’s on My Bench? Berp Bio Oil!

Hey, brass friends!! I am super excited to announce that we are officially a Berp dealer!!! I have been using these products on my own horns for ab...