If you’re considering the noncomp, yep321 style, it’s worth the time to try the Packer 174. Couple with a 51D, this horn easily keeps pace with the 321, but at half the cost (approx).

Quoting Bloke; "Another criticism that I have of so many (after all, it's not their money...) is that their mindset is here: I've got this really good kid [often a junior or even a senior], who needs a really good horn. Whereas (in my view), their mindset should be here: (as individual kids come ...

I've seen guys adapt the Kelly SHU bass drum mic holder with bungee cords to work for a shock mount in the center.

https://www.kellyshu.com/

If you're looking for an 8D type horn (large, Kruspe, nickel, etc.) one to keep in mind is a King Eroica double. There's one ugly listing on ebay right now for around $650 and another clean one over $2K. The most recent sold one on eBay that was a great buy went for $849 with a new Gator case. These ...

I said the same thing to my wife last night when I heard the appraiser say Markneukirchen. Too many pistons for a German factory, and 1880 is way too early. Having said that........what a great picture that would be to have hanging in an office!!

Conn Selmer did away with the Selmer brand and re-marketed the slide grease under the Bach name, still 2942B part number. Still red, still tacky.
https://buddyrogers.com/bach-tuning-slide-grease/