BEST BRASS News tag:27.50.121.61,2009-12-25:/best_brass_news_en//2 2011-09-27T08:37:47Z BEST BRASS News Movable Type Pro 5.12 28th note: R.I.P Mr.Uan Rasey tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.94 2011-09-27T08:25:36Z 2011-09-27T08:37:47Z I just heard that trumpeter Uan Rasey ha... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/
I just heard that trumpeter Uan Rasey had passed away...It is sad.
It was great experience for me to have met and talked to him last January. Though it was short time, I am honored to be a part of his 90 years.
Rest in piece Mr.Rasey. We all miss you.

Kota Hamanaga
]]> 27th note: Artemis with Jamie Hovorka! tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.89 2011-08-22T07:33:27Z 2011-08-22T07:58:55Z Hello World BEST BRASS fans!,Today, I go... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/
Hello World BEST BRASS fans!,

Today, I got a cool picture of Jamie's playing Artemis in the John Tesh Big Band! 

Jamie Hovorka: http://www.jamiehovorka.com/
John Tesh Big Band: http://johnteshbigband.com/
Artemis: http://www.bestbrass.jp/en/instruments/

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It is one of the happiest moments to see our instruments are actually played in a band.
Thanks Jamie for sending me this picture!!!

2011/08/22 16:54　Kota Hamanaga
]]> 26th note: Summer holidays. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.87 2011-08-11T06:25:37Z 2011-08-11T06:30:53Z This year's Summer vacation will be from... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/
This year's Summer vacation will be from August 13th to 21st.
I will try replying all the inquiries as soon as I can, but it may be a little delayed. Also, please note that all the orders in this term will be shipped on August 22nd.
Thank you very much for your patience!!!

Best Regards,
Kota Hamanaga 


]]> 25th note: Mr.Kikumoto of NHK Symphony Orchestra visited us. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.85 2011-08-03T01:16:25Z 2011-08-03T02:14:37Z Mr.Kikumoro of NHK Symphony Orchestra vi... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/
Mr.Kikumoro of NHK Symphony Orchestra visited us today to modify his Sound Transformer: BEST BRASS Wah-Wah & Cool Jazz. 

While we make the customized one, he tried almost all the trumpets displayed in our shop, and the new trumpet APHRODITE model seemed to strike his heart... ;-)

Of course, customizing was successful, and Mr.Kikumoto enjoys his new wah-wah.
Thanks for Kikumoto-san to have visited us!

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2011/08/02 11:10 Kota Hamanaga 

]]> 24th note: New? tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.80 2011-07-08T11:50:56Z 2011-07-08T11:56:09Z Hello everybody,Summer has come!!!But, I... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/
Summer has come!!!
But, I really do not like Japanese summer... terribly hot and humid...

Anyway, please look at this picture.

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Yeah, Wah-Wah & Cool Jazz mute!
BEST BRASS crews has worked on making this mutes this week.
It seems to be a usual one but actually is something new.

I will report what the new point is later.
Have a great week end!

Kota Hamanaga, 2011/07/08 20:55  

]]> 23rd note: Soulo mute tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.78 2011-07-04T07:03:56Z 2011-07-04T07:15:25Z We are so happy to be able to distribute... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ We are so happy to be able to distribute a great mute from the US called Soulo mute.
I would like to thank Mr.Mike Jarosz for his invention and great support to start this new business partnership. Thanks Mike!

2011/07/03 16:15, Kota Hamanaga

]]> 22nd note: International Trombone Festival 2011. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.74 2011-06-20T08:42:20Z 2011-06-21T00:55:21Z BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ The 40th ITF 2011 will be held in Nachville from June 22nd to 25th.
http://www.trombonefestival.tedwebdesign.com/index.php?festival=2011

We are not exhibiting this year, but our dealers will be there.
You will be able to test our products at their booth, so go and check them out! ;-)

Dillon Music
www.dillonmusic.com

Hickey's Music Center
www.hickeys.com/

Just For Brass
www.justforbrass.com

SlideBone
www.slidebone.com/

The Horn Guys
www.hornguys.com/


Kota Hamanaga 2011/06/20 17:49

]]> 21st note: International Horn Symposium tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.73 2011-06-20T08:36:45Z 2011-06-21T00:54:32Z The 43rd annual IHS will be held in San ... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ The 43rd annual IHS will be held in San Francisco from June 20th to 25th.
http://symposium.hornsociety.org/

We are not exhibiting this year, but our dealers will be there.
You will be able to test our products at their booth, so come and visit! ;-)

The Horn Guys
www.hornguys.com

Paxman
www.paxman.co.uk

Pope Instrument Repair
www.poperepair.com


Kota Hamanaga, 2011/06/20 17:42

]]> 20th note: A song for Japan. (Trombone) tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.72 2011-06-13T04:34:14Z 2011-06-13T04:37:39Z I just found this beautiful web site tod... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ I just found this beautiful web site today.
http://www.trombones.jp/

This web site is managed by Japanese Trombone player Mr.Takashi Shinagawa.
It is beautiful song and I love it so much. Let's share it!

2011/06/13
Kota Hamanaga

]]> 19th note: International Trumpet Guild. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.68 2011-04-28T08:57:16Z 2011-04-28T09:08:33Z Hello all the trumpeters in the world, W... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ Hello all the trumpeters in the world,

We are so happy to announce that we will exhibit at the upcoming International Trumpet Guild in Minneapolice, Minessota. I am looking forward to meeting many people there.
I will bring 3 Trumpets (AIOLIA in C, ARTEMIS in Bb, and APHRODITE in Bb), all the trumpet mouthpieces, and all the trumpet and piccolo trumpet mutes. If you have any interests, please stop by my booth!

By the way, we will take Spring vacation from April 29th to May 5th.
As long as I can do, I will try replying inquiries by e-mail, but I can not answer the phone.
We will be opening from May 6th as usual, I wish you a very nice Spring.

2011/04/28 18:08  Kota Hamanaga

]]> 18th note: President change. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.66 2011-04-01T06:37:22Z 2011-04-01T07:47:54Z BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ We would like to announce that BEST BRASS CORPORATION starts its operation under the new president Kota Hamanaga from April 1st, 2011. Shinji Hamanaga will assume the post of chairman with this change.

We will be looking forward to making further efforts to contribute to development of brass/woodwind instruments and the music with our products and acoustic technology!

BEST BRASS CORPORATION

]]> 17th note: Earthquake. tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.62 2011-03-14T07:38:15Z 2011-03-14T07:43:22Z BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ Fortunately, we are fine. Thanks for whose who gave us massages.
We really hope people in the area and also Japan will recover from this crisis. 
Because of effects of the earthquack, the distribution system is confused for a while, and please note that the shipping from Japan would take longer time than usual.

2011/03/14 16:43 Kota Hamanaga

]]> 16th note: NEW PRODUCTS !!! tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.61 2011-02-10T10:35:42Z 2011-02-10T10:50:39Z BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ Today, I am so happy to introduce three new products, which are all released in March!!!

First: e-Guitar
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The biggest new product for 2011 is called "e-Guitar", which is a world first silencer for acoustic guitars. It was exhibited at the NAMM, and the response was quite good.
For more details, please clic the link!
http://www.bestbrass.jp/en/index.html
http://www.bestbrass.jp/en/stf/e-guitar.html


Second: 3-way Cup

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New sound transformer called "3-way Cup", which is our new Cup mute!!! Finally!
The unique plastic is adopted to the cup part and makes sound soft and smart sound.
It really is worth to try one.
http://www.bestbrass.jp/en/stf/cup.html


Third: Aphrodite
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We will launch a new trumpet called "Aphrodite" !!!
This is completely new design and is a ultra light weight model. Of course, with HAMANAGA Valve system. It is less 1(Kg) and almost miracle that we acheive this weight. Even though it is light, the sound is very powerful. The response and flexibility... well, no need to describe.
We will be at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. Please visit our booth to try this amazing weapon.

HAMANAGA VALVE is a little bit shaped up for Aphrodite.
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If you have any inquires about these new products, please send e-mail to: bestbrass@msi.biglobe.ne.jp


2010/02/10  Kota Hamanaga

 

]]> 15th note: NEW YEAR and NAMM2011!!! tag:bestbrass.jp,2011:/best_brass_news_en//2.60 2011-02-10T10:02:57Z 2011-02-10T10:34:57Z It is very late, but we wish you the bes... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ It is very late, but we wish you the best for 2011! How is the 2011 so far?

We exhibited at NAMM last month with a success. Some pictures are shown below.
The reputation of our Trumpets are getting better and better. It will be popular in the next 10 years! I am confident! The final chance to own the trumpets with serial number before #100 will come soon. Hurry!  

Here is the picture of our booth.
First, we have to thank Jamie Hovorka for his great help!!! Thanks so much, Jamie!

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I have really enjoyed meeting real great trumpet players at NAMM.

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With Bijon Watson

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With Matt Fronke

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With Charley Davis and Jamie Hovorka

It is real fantastic experience for me to meet these great players. I was excited!
I am already looking forward the NAMM 2012. That is so fun, and I hope I can meet a lot of people there! I would like to thank all who visited our booth!!! ARIGATO!!!


2010/02/10  Kota Hamanaga

]]> 14th note: Holidays (Until Jan.5th) and NEW PRODUCTS!!! tag:bestbrass.jp,2010:/best_brass_news_en//2.56 2010-12-28T08:43:27Z 2010-12-28T09:04:15Z BEST BRASS will be into the holidays fro... BEST BRASS http://www.bestbrass.jp/ BEST BRASS will be into the holidays from December 29th to January 5th.

2011 will start with our new products: 

New Trumpet!!! and new sound transformers!!!
The new Trumpet is called "Aphrodite" and is ultra light weight model. Of course, the sound is BEST BRASS!!!
The new soundtransformers are called "3-way Cup"!!! Yes, Finally!
Stay tuned about the new products! We will offer you these items at the NAMM in January, and they would be availble in public by April or May.

I will be looking forward to meeting you at Anaheim in January.
"Yoi Otoshi Wo Omukae Kudasai !!!" (We wish you the best for 2011! )


2010/12/28 17:59 Kota Hamanaga

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