Chasons News http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Update February 2012 http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=1791722 We now offer three rim sizes for the Chasons Hybrid Crossover Mouthpiece.  This is the famous Trombone-to-Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn or Horn mouthpiece.  The Bach 11 rim is our standard (medium) sized rim.  The 11 rim is what is used on the Wycliffe Gordon Signature Crossover piece. The 11 is our best recommendation for the Hybrid. We have added to the line a (small) Schilkie 40B - .886"(I believe the smallest true tenor trombone rim on the market).  This rim will really work on any trombone player who normally plays on a 12 or smaller mouthpice. We've also added a (large) rim -Bach 6 1/2 -1.000".  The large rim will be great for bass trombone, euphonium, tuba players who want to double on a small brass instrument.
We have added to the line a (small) Schilkie 40B - .886"(I believe the smallest true tenor trombone rim on the market).  This rim will really work on any trombone player who normally plays on a 12 or smaller mouthpice.

We've also added a (large) rim -Bach 6 1/2 -1.000".  The large rim will be great for bass trombone, euphonium, tuba players who want to double on a small brass instrument.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:35:00 GMT FEB1EDA9183D5049055F94D83D7D2588 Update for the Summer of 2011 http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=1078051 The incredible Wycliffe Gordon Hybrid trombone to tumpet mouthpiece is in production.&nbsp; Quality brass alloy with pure silver plating.&nbsp; Wycliffe plays a gold plated version on his Yamaha trumpet when he's not on his trombone.&nbsp; The gold (24-karat) version can be ordered now and shipped in August.&nbsp; These pieces work very well.&nbsp; <a href="./hybridcomouthpiecepage.cfm">Click We've had quit a few Chasons Hybrid (with trumpet, cornet, flugel and horn backbores) sold and have started to sell the Wycliffe model.&nbsp; They are now backordered because there is a maintenance issue at the factory where we have our pieces plated.&nbsp; We will fill your order as fast as we possibly can.&nbsp; Take a look at the pantented <a href="./octobrasspage.cfm">OcToBrass&trade; and the patent pending <a href="./apmpage.cfm">Acoustic Personal Monitor&trade;.&nbsp; Great products at great prices.&nbsp; We have a great relationship with Wycliffe Gordon and Peter Pickett at Pickett Brass.&nbsp; Peter builds our pieces.&nbsp; Incredible workmanship.&nbsp; Click

We've had quit a few Chasons Hybrid (with trumpet, cornet, flugel and horn backbores) sold and have started to sell the Wycliffe model.  They are now backordered because there is a maintenance issue at the factory where we have our pieces plated. 

We will fill your order as fast as we possibly can. 

Take a look at the pantented OcToBrass™ and the patent pending Acoustic Personal Monitor™.  Great products at great prices. 

We have a great relationship with Wycliffe Gordon and Peter Pickett at Pickett Brass.  Peter builds our pieces.  Incredible workmanship. 
]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:38:30 GMT BA1D47622DAB8E0EE69B42827C1A0D33 Update http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=894300 We are working with Wycliffe Gordon to introduce a new one-piece hybrid mouthpiece.&nbsp; Very exciting!&nbsp; We are going to start selling again (soon) the French horn backbore for educators who need to demo for the section a horn phrase.&nbsp; The tone isn't quite right, but nobody seems to be complaining.&nbsp; If you don't like it send it back and receive a refund.&nbsp; We had a customer who recently purchased both the polycarbonate and aluminum OcToBrass.&nbsp; One he keeps at the office.&nbsp; He says he enjoys them.&nbsp; Keep your chops up and greatly expand your range.&nbsp; Buy your OcToBrass. I hope and pray all is going well with you.
We are going to start selling again (soon) the French horn backbore for educators who need to demo for the section a horn phrase.  The tone isn't quite right, but nobody seems to be complaining.  If you don't like it send it back and receive a refund. 

We had a customer who recently purchased both the polycarbonate and aluminum OcToBrass.  One he keeps at the office.  He says he enjoys them.  Keep your chops up and greatly expand your range.  Buy your OcToBrass.

I hope and pray all is going well with you.
]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:38:03 GMT E1EC6A323EDE491E01E85E3AC3A74261 Trombone Hybrid Crossover Mouthpieces are on sale now. http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=416864 &nbsp; &nbsp; The finished trombone top with the screw-in trumpet and cornet backbores are for sale.&nbsp; Click <a href="./hybridcrossovermouthpiece.cfm">here to purchase.&nbsp; These Hybrid mouthpieces are beautiful.&nbsp; Order yours today.&nbsp; We have in stock the tops and the trumpet and cornet backbores.&nbsp; The flugelhorn backbore will be ready for sale in two to three weeks.&nbsp; The trombone to French horn backbore will not work with this configuration.&nbsp; After much experimentation we ended up with a mouthpiece which played in tune and had a nice sound, but not the deep full horn sound which one would expect.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have a plan (down the road) for a one-piece trombone to horn mouthpiece.&nbsp; Stay tuned.   The finished trombone top with the screw-in trumpet and cornet backbores are for sale.  Click here to purchase.  These Hybrid mouthpieces are beautiful.  Order yours today.  We have in stock the tops and the trumpet and cornet backbores.  The flugelhorn backbore will be ready for sale in two to three weeks.  The trombone to French horn backbore will not work with this configuration.  After much experimentation we ended up with a mouthpiece which played in tune and had a nice sound, but not the deep full horn sound which one would expect.   I have a plan (down the road) for a one-piece trombone to horn mouthpiece.  Stay tuned.
]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:45:00 GMT 0F77C814BD5ABCBC572A73609167E931 Backbores for the Hybrid Crossover Mouthpiece http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=396627 &nbsp;&nbsp; Our latest prototype for the flugelhorn backbore is a success.&nbsp; It sounds fine.&nbsp; I'm so pleased!&nbsp; I've done some preliminary testing on the F. horn backbore and it looks promising.&nbsp; I have an appointment this Tuesday with a French horn teacher for final evaluation.&nbsp; At this point the trumpet and cornet backbores and our special mouthpiece top is in production.&nbsp; The flugelhorn and F. horn backbores are right around the corner.    Our latest prototype for the flugelhorn backbore is a success.  It sounds fine.  I'm so pleased!  I've done some preliminary testing on the F. horn backbore and it looks promising.  I have an appointment this Tuesday with a French horn teacher for final evaluation.  At this point the trumpet and cornet backbores and our special mouthpiece top is in production.  The flugelhorn and F. horn backbores are right around the corner.
]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:28:26 GMT BA66AF3E0E7EF86EB2DD81F57C8011AB Leather Pouches for the Acoustic Personal Monitor and Chasons Hybrid Mouthpieces ready to ship. http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=393379 &nbsp;&nbsp; Our genuine leather pouches for the Acoustic Personal Monitor&trade; have come in and are ready to ship.&nbsp; They are beautiful.&nbsp; This is the perfect way to store your APM&trade; in your gig bag. &nbsp; You will always have your APM&trade; ready to install on your horn when you find yourself in that difficult rehearsal or performance venue.&nbsp; These will sell for $10 and as a discounted option when you purchase the APM&trade;. The Chasons Hybrid Crossover mouthpiece will be ready to ship in a few days.&nbsp; Pictured is the special trombone/euphonium top with a cornet backbore.&nbsp; The tops and the trumpet and cornet backbores are being &quot;silvered&quot; this week.&nbsp; We are still refining and testing the flugelhorn and horn backbores and believe they will be available in September.&nbsp; Now a trombone/euphonium/tuba player can double on a high brass instrument.&nbsp; I've been playing my cornet with a Chasons Hybrid Crossover top with a cornet backbore.&nbsp; It is so much fun and seems to actually help my trombone playing.&nbsp; Give me a call at Chasons Music if you have any questions/comments or ideas.&nbsp; Dave - (619) 742-8787. &nbsp;    Our genuine leather pouches for the Acoustic Personal Monitor™ have come in and are ready to ship.  They are beautiful.  This is the perfect way to store your APM™ in your gig bag.   You will always have your APM™ ready to install on your horn when you find yourself in that difficult rehearsal or performance venue.  These will sell for $10 and as a discounted option when you purchase the APM™.

The Chasons Hybrid Crossover mouthpiece will be ready to ship in a few days.  Pictured is the special trombone/euphonium top with a cornet backbore.  The tops and the trumpet and cornet backbores are being "silvered" this week.  We are still refining and testing the flugelhorn and horn backbores and believe they will be available in September.  Now a trombone/euphonium/tuba player can double on a high brass instrument.  I've been playing my cornet with a Chasons Hybrid Crossover top with a cornet backbore.  It is so much fun and seems to actually help my trombone playing.  Give me a call at Chasons Music if you have any questions/comments or ideas.  Dave - (619) 742-8787.  

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:09:43 GMT C2BA5B838A7B4D7CD4425314D0728F7E The trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, F horn backbores are complete. We are testing. http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=367685 We now have a glove leather pouch for the Acoutic Personal Monitor&trade;.&nbsp; They are beautiful.&nbsp; Pictures to follow. Here are some pictures of the trombone top and the trumpet (2), cornet, flugelhorn (2) and F horn screw in backbores.&nbsp; We are just a few weeks away from offering them to you. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Here are some pictures of the trombone top and the trumpet (2), cornet, flugelhorn (2) and F horn screw in backbores.  We are just a few weeks away from offering them to you.

   



  
]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:23:55 GMT CBBD8047921A6F5DF04376EEA98920CD Chasons Hybrid Crossover Mouthpiece http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=340224 Pictures of the new Hybrid top.&nbsp; I just received the trombone top (very shallow 11C first designed by Al Cass in the 60's) from my manufacturer.&nbsp; It has a standard threaded opening so any backbore may be screwed in.&nbsp; Ultimately there will be trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn and French horn screw in backbores which you can use with this special top.&nbsp; The top is in raw brass for testing.&nbsp; The Chasons Hybrid MP will be available very quickly after testing.&nbsp; Thanks for your patience.&nbsp; If you have any questions, give me a call or drop me an email.&nbsp; I'm still using the first prototype trombone to cornet piece and it plays great.&nbsp; I just told my manufacturer that yesterday I was fantisizing about playing a trumpet with a Harmon Mute and playing some Miles licks.&nbsp; What fun.&nbsp; Of course, the whole idea is this:&nbsp; a trombone performer being able to double on a trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn or French horn on the same gig without your chops swelling up in such a way that it hurts your embouchure.
The top is in raw brass for testing.  The Chasons Hybrid MP will be available very quickly after testing.  Thanks for your patience.  If you have any questions, give me a call or drop me an email.  I'm still using the first prototype trombone to cornet piece and it plays great. 

I just told my manufacturer that yesterday I was fantisizing about playing a trumpet with a Harmon Mute and playing some Miles licks.  What fun.  Of course, the whole idea is this:  a trombone performer being able to double on a trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn or French horn on the same gig without your chops swelling up in such a way that it hurts your embouchure.



]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:50:51 GMT F50B86908AA4DF6C6D7BF86BF7F0BA46 Acoustic Personal Monitor http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=299733 We are now Patent Pending on our new Acoustic Personal Monitor&trade; and they are on sale for all brass winds.&nbsp; Be the first to order this remarkable device.&nbsp; It works!&nbsp; The introductory price is only $19.95.&nbsp; Hear your horn perfectly even in the most difficult circumstances.&nbsp; Every gig bag needs one.&nbsp; The APM&trade; is a medical grade tube which has a flared sound sampler clipped on the bell and extending inside the horn.&nbsp; The other end of the tube ends up in your ear via&nbsp; a triple-flange earbud.&nbsp; This one-size-fits-all earbud is incredible.&nbsp; Works great on stage as well as in your practice room. &nbsp; This version of the APM&trade; will not work on woodwinds.&nbsp; I'm working on a woodwind version which we hope will be as successful as the brasswind APM&trade;.&nbsp; It will cost a bit more because of its complexity.&nbsp; Thanks for your interest. The Hybrid Crossover Mouthpiece&trade; is almost done.&nbsp; Just a few more weeks.&nbsp; If you are a trombone player, you will be able to double on trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn or French horn without damaging your embouchure.&nbsp; In a few days we will be working on short videos to provide instruction and demonstrations of our products. The patent for OcToBrass&trade; is now complete.&nbsp; The two year process is now over.&nbsp; The patent is in the process of being published and the patent number is on its way.&nbsp;
 

This version of the APM™ will not work on woodwinds.  I'm working on a woodwind version which we hope will be as successful as the brasswind APM™.  It will cost a bit more because of its complexity.  Thanks for your interest.

The Hybrid Crossover Mouthpiece™ is almost done.  Just a few more weeks.  If you are a trombone player, you will be able to double on trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn or French horn without damaging your embouchure. 

In a few days we will be working on short videos to provide instruction and demonstrations of our products.

The patent for OcToBrass™ is now complete.  The two year process is now over.  The patent is in the process of being published and the patent number is on its way. 
]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 19:15:00 GMT DC8E19F0F4DA3123D8F3602909BCC123 The latest News http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=237049 We are getting closer to the realization of the Chasons Hybrid Trombone Crossover mouthpiece.&nbsp; The CAD drawings show the shallow 11C rim and cup with more of a traditional exterior design.&nbsp; The shank or backbore will screw into the cup right at its base.&nbsp; There will be a backbore for a trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn and French Horn.&nbsp; Here is a letter from Johnny Haig Eshow.&nbsp; Haig was a great trombonist and band leader in Las Vegas.&nbsp; He had Al Cass make him a trombone to trumpet and a trombone to French Horn piece.&nbsp; His letter expresses how well he used this special mouthpiece.&nbsp; Johnny Haig&nbsp; died of cancer in 2007.&nbsp; I downloaded this letter from Steve Cass' excellent web site which is a tribute to his famous father 'Al Cass' who invented the true cross-over mouthpiece.&nbsp; You can find Steve's web site <a href="http://www.fairytales.fr/alcasstribute/index.htm">here. &nbsp; &nbsp; This letter shows the real potential of the trombone cross-over mouth piece.&nbsp; I'm playing the trombone to cornet mouthpiece now and you are going to like it.&nbsp; After the trombone hybrid piece is up and running, Chasons will also produce the trumpet to small shank trombone or baritone and the trumpet to large shank euphonium/trombone.&nbsp; Stay tuned. here.

 


 
This letter shows the real potential of the trombone cross-over mouth piece.  I'm playing the trombone to cornet mouthpiece now and you are going to like it.  After the trombone hybrid piece is up and running, Chasons will also produce the trumpet to small shank trombone or baritone and the trumpet to large shank euphonium/trombone.  Stay tuned.
]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:15:00 GMT 559011DD2203B4DC64DC5EDC4FC1AD50 Manufacturer for the Hybrid Mouthpiece http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=165892 It's looking like we have secured a U.S. manufacturer with a CNC machine and mouthpiece experience. &nbsp;My Al Cass trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece is being measured and the exterior redesigned as I write this. &nbsp;I will keep you informed of new developments. &nbsp; We are now selling OcToBrass&trade; and getting some nice comments. &nbsp;Once in awhile we sell on eBay and the favorable responses are encouraging, &nbsp;Click <a href="http://octobrass.com/fr_index.cfm">here for a look. Chasons Music attended its first NAMM convention. &nbsp;Wow!
We are now selling OcToBrass™ and getting some nice comments.  Once in awhile we sell on eBay and the favorable responses are encouraging,  Click here for a look.

Chasons Music attended its first NAMM convention.  Wow!
]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT 74181455182FC0E9318DB3287837DA50 New Ideas http://chasonsmusic.com/news.cfm?feature=1112235&postid=157098 I'm so pleased with the success of OcToBrass&trade;(patent pending). Musicians, the world over, are starting to discover the beauty of this multi-faceted little gem. &nbsp;For pricing, go directly to the new OcToBrass&trade; <a href="http://octobrass.com">website. &nbsp; Chasons is in the process of developing the true 'crossover' or 'doubler' trombone-to-trumpet mouthpiece. &nbsp;We are continuing to build on this incredible Al Cass invention. &nbsp; I now have a trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece that plays great. &nbsp;The mouthpieces Chasons will offer will not look typically Al Cass.&nbsp; More of a traditional look. &nbsp; My goal is to offer one perfected rim and cup (think of an extremely shallow 11C) with three different screw-on shanks: trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn.&nbsp; I've been playing on this trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece for about three weeks and it is a winner.&nbsp; &nbsp; On the left is a Bach 6 1/2AL and on the right is the modified Al Cass trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece.&nbsp; I bought the blank from Steve Cass (great guy) on eBay.&nbsp; I sent it to John Stork of <a href="http://storkcustom.com">Stork Custom Mouthpieces (another great guy...we used to play jazz together in High School) to drill the back bore.&nbsp; John chose the back bore and had some recommendations on the Al Cass design.&nbsp; He sent it back to me, and boy, does it play.&nbsp; From Steve Cass I have the trombone-to-trumpet, trombone-to-cornet,&nbsp; trumpet-to-small shank trombone or baritone and the trumpet-to-large shank trombone or euphonium.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm still nailing down a manufacturer/supplier.&nbsp; I'll keep you posted. &nbsp;
Musicians, the world over, are starting to discover the beauty of this multi-faceted little gem.  For pricing, go directly to the new OcToBrass™ website.  

Chasons is in the process of developing the true 'crossover' or 'doubler' trombone-to-trumpet mouthpiece.  We are continuing to build on this incredible Al Cass invention.   I now have a trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece that plays great.  The mouthpieces Chasons will offer will not look typically Al Cass.  More of a traditional look.   My goal is to offer one perfected rim and cup (think of an extremely shallow 11C) with three different screw-on shanks: trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn. 

I've been playing on this trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece for about three weeks and it is a winner. 

 
On the left is a Bach 6 1/2AL and on the right is the modified Al Cass trombone-to-cornet mouthpiece.  I bought the blank from Steve Cass (great guy) on eBay.  I sent it to John Stork of Stork Custom Mouthpieces (another great guy...we used to play jazz together in High School) to drill the back bore.  John chose the back bore and had some recommendations on the Al Cass design.  He sent it back to me, and boy, does it play.  From Steve Cass I have the trombone-to-trumpet, trombone-to-cornet,  trumpet-to-small shank trombone or baritone and the trumpet-to-large shank trombone or euphonium.   I'm still nailing down a manufacturer/supplier.  I'll keep you posted.
 
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