That's really interesting. I clean my leadpipe more regularly than doing the whole instrument, but I normally use soapy water. It takes a few fill, empty, scrub cycles to get to clear water. I can see how isopropyl alcohol would work better as it's a solvent.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

The alcohol doesn't seem as harmful to brass as some other concoctions I've used, but does seem more effective. Not an original idea, but a very good one I think. :) Always nice to hear from you, Gordon. Let's keep the enlarged trip to the US under consideration. :)

Simple and helpful. Thanks

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks to Jason H! :)

Good idea. Think I'll start doing this

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Gregory, thanks for commenting. I think you'll be happy with the results. Comment back and let us all know! :)

Great tip thanks

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Stephen. It's a great help - thanks to Jason Harrelson. :)

Aside from taking everything apart and cleaning it every month or so, I've been using Spitballs once a week. I don't usually see much on the used spitballs and was wondering what others' opinions are of using them? This method has to be a bit better than spitballs.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Hey, Ken; great comment. I use spitballs as well and I think they're nearly as good. We get more alcohol this way, but I use spitballs on some cornet wraps that don't allow much leadpipe entry with a snake (Olds Recording cornet - most flugels). Any alcohol is better than none though; alcohol is VERY effective fighting decay in the leadpipe (and total) horn area.

Beautiful Olds Recording you have! What year? That horn ties with the Conn 38B as my favorite trumpet.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

It’s from ‘52; one of the last years at the LA factory. Very pretty horn! I just got an Olds Mendez trumpet this week, it’s also from ‘52. A video will be up soon. :)

@williemakeit2346

2 ай бұрын

@@JonathanMilam1cool. Looking forward to seeing the Mendez!

I use BlowDry Brass. Similar concept.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Very similar concept. I use it for cornets and flugels that have a wrap that prevents much leadpipe penetration with a snake. I think it gets a little less alcohol in the leadpipe area - but it goes through the whole horn, which is certainly a plus. Thanks for commenting! :)

Jonathan, are you familiar with the group TUBA SKINNY? Shaye Cohn blows a great cornet.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Cool group! :) Fun sound, isn't it?

@rickcroucher

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I really enjoy their playing

I use alcohol wipes to clean my lead pipe.

@JonathanMilam1

2 ай бұрын

Just about the same thing - and certainly easier with the wrap of some cornets and flugels.