Any trumpet players out there?

hom

I got some money recently to buy a trumpet. I haven't really played for a few years, but I am very excited about picking it up again. So the question stands, any suggestions for a sub $400 trumpet? Do "pocket" trumpets produce the same sounds as a full size trumpet? Any suggestions for good practice guides or books?



Any help would be very appreciated :-)

trumptman

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Originally posted by HOM

I got some money recently to buy a trumpet. I haven't really played for a few years, but I am very excited about picking it up again. So the question stands, any suggestions for a sub $400 trumpet? Do "pocket" trumpets produce the same sounds as a full size trumpet? Any suggestions for good practice guides or books?



Any help would be very appreciated :-)

You will not be able to get a pro level trumpet for $400. That is barely above the price of a decent student level horn. Check into your local ad sheets, sometimes people sell some horns that they really don't understand what they are selling.



Pocket trumpets do not sound the same as a full size trumpet.



Nick

alcimedes

i thought you could take a normal trumpet and dip it in liquid nitrogen to get a significantly improved trumpet.

hom

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Originally posted by trumptman

You will not be able to get a pro level trumpet for $400. That is barely above the price of a decent student level horn. Check into your local ad sheets, sometimes people sell some horns that they really don't understand what they are selling.



Pocket trumpets do not sound the same as a full size trumpet.



Nick

I don't really need anything too professional. I used to have a silver Yamaha student trumpet that lasted me 6 years, but it got stolen. I just want something that won't sound like shit and won't set me back $500+. Any brands you would recommend? Is there a significant difference between professional and student horns? Thanks again.

trumptman

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Originally posted by HOM

I don't really need anything too professional. I used to have a silver Yamaha student trumpet that lasted me 6 years, but it got stolen. I just want something that won't sound like shit and won't set me back $500+. Any brands you would recommend? Is there a significant difference between professional and student horns? Thanks again.

Well the differences are mostly seen in the fit of the valves and the design of the bell. Another student Yamaha horn could likely be found for what you have to spend. Horn makers are a bit like car makers in that the same lines tend to keep the same names year after year. I would look up say Bach, and Yamaha and find the names in the upper range and then see if you run across any of them used.



The main thing is to check for air leaks within the valves. This happens at times because people spin them to lubricate them instead of just going up and down. To test for this, take out the slide, put your thumb over the top part where the air would come out and give it a good blow. If you feel any leaks, then don't buy the horn. Check all three valves of course.



I always like Bach horns myself.



Bach Strat



Nick

nebulous

Ahh, Bachs were always my favorite as well. Your best bet would probably be to look for a used Bach trumpet in good condition. If you find one for a cheap price, consider yourself a very lucky person. It's definitely an instrument worth the full price though.



[edit: Bach, not Back! Silly Ashley... It's late, and typing is a challenge : ]

trumptman

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Originally posted by Nebulous

Ahh, Bachs were always my favorite as well. Your best bet would probably be to look for a used Bach trumpet in good condition. If you find one for a cheap price, consider yourself a very lucky person. It's definitely an instrument worth the full price though.



[edit: Bach, not Back! Silly Ashley... It's late, and typing is a challenge : ]

Yes, oh and avoid the Bach/Bundy label.



Nick

ganondorf

I played trumpet in high school. Haven't touched it sense. Why don't you get a guitar or some turntables instead? I always wish I had gone percussion instead, but oh well. I prefer electronic music anyway.

hom

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Originally posted by Ganondorf

I played trumpet in high school. Haven't touched it sense. Why don't you get a guitar or some turntables instead? I always wish I had gone percussion instead, but oh well. I prefer electronic music anyway.

Because I love playing trumpet and I was damn good at it.



Thanks again for all the advise guys, I really appreciate it

hom

Well, I picked up a Yamaha student advantage trumpet today. I also picked up a few practice books. Boy are my chops out of shape. I was barely able to sustain some of the higher notes for more than a note or two. But hell, I got nothing better to do than practice so Carnagie Hall here I come.

eugene

Just poking in to say Selmer/Bach Stradivarius trombones are rubbish. The rotors require too much travel, they're heavy...