BEST BRASS News

28th note: R.I.P Mr.Uan Rasey

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:25:36 +0900

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!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:33:27 +0900

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/

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.

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:25:37 +0900

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.

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:16:25 +0900

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!

2011/08/02 11:10 Kota Hamanaga

24th note: New?

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:50:56 +0900

Hello everybody,

Summer has come!!!

But, I really do not like Japanese summer... terribly hot and humid...

Anyway, please look at this picture.

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

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:03:56 +0900

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.

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:42:20 +0900

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

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:36:45 +0900

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)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:34:14 +0900

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.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:57:16 +0900

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.

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:37:22 +0900

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.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:38:15 +0900

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 !!!

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:35:42 +0900

Today, I am so happy to introduce three new products, which are all released in March!!!

First: e-Guitar

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

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

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.

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!!!

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:02:57 +0900

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!

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

With Bijon Watson

With Matt Fronke

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!!!

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:43:27 +0900

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