Musical Notes

What's on Carlo's Bench? A Selmer Supreme

In the weeks since we got our first shipment of Selmer Supreme Altos, I've had a few opportunities to sit down and spend some time with them. They ...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? Two tiny trombones!

Wow, aren’t these little guys the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Technically these are Soprano Trombones, though some may call them Slide Trumpets....

What's on Emma's Bench? A Couesnon Flute!

I'm currently working on a Couesnon flute. I have little information on this particular instrument since it doesn't have a serial number, but it's ...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? A Yamaha YCB-621 C Tuba!

Hey, Brass Fans! One of my favorite things about our new warehouse is that we now have the ability to clean tubas, so we have been having fun gett...

What’s on Amanda's Bench? A Collection of Conn 80A Cornets!

Look out, brass friends! I have some fun posts coming to you! The boss and I have decided to feature some great things from our personal collection...

What's on Brad's Bench? A 1957 Selmer Paris Clarinet

This Selmer Centered Tone Clarinet was previously owned by the infamous John Winston Grimes. Originally from the state of Oklahoma, J...

Happy International Women's Day!

I thought today would be a great day to recognize the fabulous women who work here at The Igloo - there are actually twice as many woman working he...

What's on Emma's Bench? A Conn 10M Tenor Sax!

This week I completed a repad on a Conn 10M tenor sax. Fun fact: the 10M is also referred to as the Ladyface, due to the portrait of a woman engrav...

The Internal View from an Intern's Perspective

Six weeks in, working at Quinn the Eskimo has already proven to be a unique experience - in the best kind of way. From the neon pink flamingo and f...

Introducing: Our New Interns!

Hey, everyone- we’ve hired some fabulous interns! They've been with us for a few weeks now and are doing a really great job!Terra Jo Toynbee is or...

What’s on My Bench? A 1904 Conn Connquerer Cornet!

Hey, Brass fans, here’s something extra awesome for you today! Why post this one, you ask? Well, it’s over 100 years old but not super rare, so tha...

What’s on My Bench? A 1956 Martin Committee Deluxe!

Wow, do we have something exciting for the Martin Trumpet fans out there this time! This trumpet is something special, and thankfully, it has been ...