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Expert Profile: Colin Murray

Expertise: I can answer about trombone equipment (instruments, mouthpieces, used horns, etc) and trombone (especially bass trombone) playing. If I don't know right away, I have an extensive network of experts to call on. I can't help you get a date.

Experience in the area
25 years as professional bass trombonist (playing in big bands,orchestras, theatre, etc), 20 years as brass repair technician and retail and wholesale sales. Bass trombone instructor at Humber College, Toronto. Creator of website www.mrequipment.net - all about brass and woodwind gear and the people behind it.

Organizations
National Association of Music Merchants, American Federation of Musicians, International Trombone Association

Education/Credentials
B.Mus, L.Mus (Performance) McGill University, Montreal

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1000
Knowledge	9.97 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.93 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		83

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/05/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/28/08

User Comments

thank you so much for getting back with me.
(Diana on 09/05/08)

What a wonderful service. First time user and found the information very useful. Thank you very much.
(Willie Trelisky on 08/29/08)

Thanks for your reply!
(Nancy on 08/28/08)

THANKS FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT...IT HELPED ALOT
(Gerry on 08/29/08)

thank you! that helps alot!
(krystal on 08/28/08)

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Recent Answers from Colin Murray

2008-09-05 trombone: Hi Diana, At the risk of alienating the band instructor (or you), let me offer my opinion. I believe the strongest motivator to success on an instrument is the desire to play that instrument, because...

2008-09-01 TR 169 Bass Trombone: Hi John, Thanks for the information. I'd be afraid of the D slide as it is on Jeff Reynold's CD- it definitely wouldn't work in a big band (it would take out the whole trumpet section!). I do have photos...

2008-08-30 TR 169 Bass Trombone: Hi John, First of all, lucky you to have one of those horns! It was made in 1965. I'd love to see a photo of your TR169, especially the D valve setup. (I just bought a Kanstul 1670 single valve...

2008-08-29 valve section: Hi Willie, King still makes a 3B valve trombone (model 2166) so you should be able to order a valve section only through a King dealer, but a) it will probably take a long time to order one and b) will...

2008-08-28 trombone elkhart band inst co: Hi Nancy, The Elkhart Band instrument company was around in the early 20th century and was merged with the Martin Company in the 1920's, then acquired by Buescher. There aren't any serial number lists...