Strive for the best sound throughout, stay mentally focused and relaxed. The aim is a well centred beautiful sound with no stress, with great fluency. Keep the mouthpiece in contact with the lips for the whole exercise… FREE DOWNLOAD

Coming right up following superb recent appearances of BBJO, Jazz Sunday at the Farmhouse Portsmouth playing to a packed room. It’s the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra on the 28th April 2024, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

I am pleased to say we have a confirmed residency at the Farmhouse & Innlodge, Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5HH on the last Sunday of each month, this is an excellent big band playing full throttle with a varied programme. Looking forward to a great day of Big Band Jazz.

#schilke #grmouthpieces #joralmutes #hirschman #krindigoplunger #monette

As Musical Director I like everyone in the Orchestra to be involved with the choice of music we play, from the classic libraries of Basie, Ellington, Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Ted Heath, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass and many others.

Sold out and standing ovation, headlining the Le Touquet Winter Jazz Festival 2024, great crowd and amazing response from the residents of the town, grateful to Music For Ever France for setting this up, we’ll be back…

Coming right up following superb recent appearances of BBJO, Jazz Sunday at the Farmhouse Portsmouth playing to a packed room. It’s the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra on the 28th January 2024, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

I am pleased to say we have a confirmed residency at the Farmhouse & Innlodge, Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5HH on the last Sunday of each month, this is an excellent big band playing full throttle with a varied programme. Looking forward to a great day of Big Band Jazz.

#schilke #grmouthpieces #joralmutes #hirschman #krindigoplunger

As Musical Director I like everyone in the Orchestra to be involved with the choice of music we play, from the classic libraries of Basie, Ellington, Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Ted Heath, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass and many others.

What is an ABC?

Developed by Chris Waters and the engineers at Ray Farr Flugels, the new Tom Hutchinson Adjustable Bottom Cap (ABC) replaces the standard Bottom Valve Cap on a piston brass instrument. Over the past six years our previous Heavy Bottom Cap model for Sopranos, Cornets, Trumpets, Flugels and Tenor Horns have proved very popular worldwide.  

How does it work?

Adding mass which reduces the harmonic partials (the full spectrum of sound colour within each semi-tone) is the science behind our Adjustable Bottom Caps, acting positively in terms of centering/securing notes, aiding sound and projection. The ABC can be used on either the 1st or 3rd valve; your choice. The proof of the pudding is in the blowing however and we offer a 1-month trial period with a full refund guarantee. 

What do the weights do?

There are four different weight options to use on the ABC and each combination of weights gives a different sound, depth and tone, allowing the player to adapt to whichever style needed. The extra weight gives greater stability in all ranges, helps the player produce more centred notes and improves production and control.

Every ABC is finished in bright silver plate with 24 carat gold trim. 

How to order an ABC

Adjustable Bottom Caps are available to purchase for  almost any model of Bb cornet, soprano cornet, trumpet, flugel horn or tenor horn and can be purchased by clicking the link below. This will take you directly to the manufacturers website. #heavybottomcaps

BUY NOW FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR JUST £72.95

(Plus P&P)

https://www.heavybottomcaps.co.uk/product-page/trumpet-adjustable-bottom-cap-abc