[TPIN] Bb Harrelson info

[Thomas E. Meacham]

Warren,

Did you write that blurb, or did Mr. Harrelson write it?

Just wondering....

Tom Meacham

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On Apr 25, 2008, at 12:49 PM, Warren Lopicka wrote:

> Greetings,
>
>  Many have asked me about the Bravura I've recently purchased.  Here  
> is some info.
>
>   Jason Harrelson personally designs, machines and builds each  
> Harrelson Trumpet one at a time to meet your exact playing  
> preferences. Every year, more than 100 musicians discover a re-birth  
> in their playing experience by way of SWE Technology. Contact Jason  
> Harrelson today and see for yourself how he can work with you to  
> achieve immediate results in your playing. You'll be inspired to  
> make music every day!
>
> Every Bravura trumpet includes your choice of leadpipe, bell, tuning  
> slide and finger ring placement.
>
> Every Bravura trumpet includes a full 7-day trial period to play a  
> Modular Bravura Demo with interchangeable leadpipes and tuning  
> slides BEFORE you decide on all options to ensure a perfect fit to  
> your playing. Note: the modular Bravura trumpets are demos only and  
> are not for sale - this program is a useful tool allowing you to try  
> several component combinations to determine which leadpipe, bell and  
> tuning slide will be built into your new custom trumpet.
>
> Imagine playing your New Harrelson Bb Trumpet designed for  
> incredible efficiency, response, slotting, dynamic range and  
> endurance. Discuss concerns about your current equipment with Jason  
> Harrelson and discover real solutions that will offer insight into  
> every aspect of trumpet playing. Improve your accuracy, confidence  
> and presence taking your music to the next level today. Jason  
> Harrelson will discuss your current playing set-up (mouthpiece,  
> embouchure, playing style, equipment, etc.) to offer the most  
> information-based advice possible when upgrading equipment and/or  
> technique. Call Jason now at 952-442-8789 or e-mail jason at harrelsontrumpets.com
>
> How is improved efficiency possible?
> Jason Harrelson has revitalized the research and development of  
> trumpet physics and applied his high efficiency designs to every  
> Harrelson Trumpet. By reducing the energy loss in the standing wave,  
> response, tone, dynamics, slotting, range and endurance are greatly  
> improved. Standing Wave Efficiency (SWE) is the term coined by  
> Harrelson which describes the efficiency of an instrument. The  
> higher the SWE, the better the horn. The Bravura is designed with  
> higher SWE than any conventional factory-built trumpet and almost  
> every custom hand-built trumpet available today. If this seems  
> impossible, then consider what science has done for other industries  
> in the past 50 years. Automobiles get better fuel mileage AND have  
> more power than ever before and computers and cell phones are  
> smaller, faster and more powerful every month. Science does apply to  
> every aspect of life INCLUDING trumpets and the science of trumpet  
> playing. Play-test a Harrelson Bravura and see for yourself that
> efficiency will change your playing immediately.
>
> The Harrelson Bravura is GUARANTEED to meet or exceed your  
> performing needs.
> Harrelson Trumpets is confident that the Bravura design will meet or  
> exceed your expectations. We offer a full money back guarantee on  
> every Bravura trumpet.
>
> The process is simple: Call or e-mail Harrelson Trumpets with your  
> current playing set-up including equipment and musical details and  
> receive a free consultation with Jason Harrelson. After discussing  
> your personal trumpet playing preferences, you will be sent a custom  
> Bravura Demo trumpet with a variety of interchangeable parts to try  
> in any combination. Play the demo for a week and let Jason know  
> which combination works best for you. Place a 50% deposit to reserve  
> your delivery date and pay the balance anytime before your custom  
> trumpet is complete and shipped. Jason Harrelson and his team will  
> then build your custom Bravura trumpet to your playing preferences.  
> We guarantee that it will play consistent or better than the demo  
> trumpet or your money will be refunded. (The money-back guarantee  
> does not apply to custom marked or engraved orders that include  
> personal initials or names)
>
> Built with the World's Best Valveset...
> Harrelson Trumpets offers several valvesets including monel,  
> stainless steel and Bauerfeind Custom valves. The best of the best  
> are the Steel/Bronze Bauerfeind valveset which is built with  
> industrial grade materials offering 3-4 times the life of monel  
> valvesets. This durable quick action valveset is available in short  
> or long throw offering quicker fingerings or a more open blow. This  
> is by far the best valveset you can buy anywhere in the world. With  
> proper maintenance and technique, you would have to play this  
> trumpet 100+ years to experience a loss in compression!
>
>  Retail Price: $3695.00
> Condition: New - custom built with your choice of leadpipe, bell,  
> tuning slide, finger rings, etc.
> Overall Weight: 3.0 pounds
> Leadpipe: Choice of any leadpipe listed below
> Bell: Choice of any standard bell listed below
> Mouthpiece Receiver: 5/8"
> Trim Kit: Recessed Top Caps, Heavy Finger Buttons and any size  
> Bottom Caps (polished or brushed finish)
> Water Keys: (2) Saturn or Amado
> 3rd Slide Stop: Yes
> Ergonomic Finger Rings: 3 Included or substitute Cylindrical finger  
> rings
> Vertical Valve Alignment: Yes
> Slide Crooks: Bronze or Brass
> Tuning Slide: Choice of square, semi-round or round in brass or bronze
> Finish: Brushed Raw Brass (upgrade to brushed silver plating for $200)
> Includes: Consultation with Jason Harrelson, Bravura Demo Trial, All  
> Custom Options above, Acclimation Guide, Care & Maintenance Kit (no  
> case or mouthpiece included)
> Delivery Schedule: See Sale offer above for details
> Shipping: This trumpet will be shipped via USPS Express Insured and  
> double-boxed for safe handling.
>
> Options Available:
>
>    Tuning Slides - Airflow:
>
>    1) semi-round tuning slide = medium blow/defined slots
>
>    2) round slide = open blow/room to move around on each note
> 3) square slide = tight blow/clean solid slots
>
>
>    Leadpipes - Tonal Color:
>
>    #0 - airflow 5, open, broad, dark
>
>    #1/Muse - airflow 3, medium open, focused, versatile, medium bright
>
>    #2 - airflow 4, open, bright, colorful
>
>    #3 - airflow 1, tight, bright, lead/commercial
>
>    #4 - airflow 4.5, very open, broad, colorful compared to #0
>
>    #5 - airflow 3, medium open, bright, focused
>
>    #6 - airflow 2, medium tight, bright, very focused
>
>
>    Bells - Projection:
>
>      #1 - taper 3, diameter 4.9", projection 3, focused clear tone,  
> brass, round crook, suitable for all genres including lead/commercial
>
>    #2 - taper 3, diameter 4.9", projection 3, focused clear tone,  
> brass, semi-round crook (slightly more resistance than #1)
>
>    #3 - taper 4.5, diameter 4.9-5.0", projection 4, broad dark tone,  
> brass, suitable for jazz combo, solo, ensemble
>
>    #4 - taper 4, diameter 4.9-5.0", projection 3, dark semi-broad  
> tone, bronze, suitable for all genres
>
>    #5 - taper 4, diameter 4.9-5.0", projection 4, dark semi-broad  
> tone, copper, suitable for all genres
>
>    #6 - taper 4, diameter 4.9-5.0", projection 3, colorful semi- 
> broad tone, brass, suitable for all genres
>
> Finger Ring Options:
> Ergonomic - Designed ergonomically to fit the hand comfortably,  
> weighted base adds efficiency to 1 & 3 valve combinations
> Cylindrical - Cylinder ring style available in brass or stainless  
> steel
>
>
>  Harrelson Trumpets is a leading manufacturer of world class  
> trumpets and accessories. Jason Harrelson is a working professional  
> trumpet player, inventor and machinist pushing trumpet design to a  
> new level. He began researching trumpet acoustics in 1996 and has  
> since improved many aspects of trumpet design which increase the  
> overall Standing Wave Efficiency (SWE) of the instrument. Harrelson  
> Trumpets are more efficient, easier to play and sound better by  
> incorporating SWE technology into the design and manufacturing  
> process. Visit www.harrelsontrumpets.com for more information.
>
>  Take care,
>  Warren
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