What do you think of pocket trumpets - Page 3

ROGERIO · 10-31-2005, 12:03 PM

I picked up a Jan Batiste a year ago - new for $179 through Sam Ash.

I had to keep sending them back because of the horrible valves... the 3rd go around was the charm.... well... it still stunk... but I was not purchasing it for it's playing qualities.

The horn does not play well... but serves me well when I travel. I often pull it out while on flights and practice finger exercises. I even took it to Brazil with me in September and practiced while on vacation.

It's one of those horns that you just don't worry about.

B15M · 10-31-2005, 01:41 PM

I bought one from Reyburn. It's a Max. It plays OK but I would never play a job on it unless it was a novelty thing. I think I got burned a little on the price.

I asked once on here or maybe TH and I was told it is worth what I paid for it.

Clarence · 10-31-2005, 03:09 PM

I,ll tell ya this much.
Mine has a very big crisp sound and the valves work very well.
It,s free-blowing,it can play dark and bright.
I also love the travel size.
You can take it anywhere!
If you buy one check it out first.
I got mine on ebay for $120.00

Soarlips · 10-31-2005, 03:25 PM

If you're looking for something cute and small to travel with (and perhaps have a little novelty value, too) why not the student Yammie shepherd's crook cornet. Small, pretty open blow, and even sounds kind of musical.
KP

BPinard · 11-03-2005, 02:43 PM

In pretty much all of the reviews I've read,peoplehave said that the top space E plays pretty flat. That's the only thing that I'd be concerned about when buying one.

Happy Canuck · 11-03-2005, 04:51 PM

I picked up a 'quality' Tristar Pocket on eBay for .... 99 cents ... Yes, shipping was $20 but it was still fun. It was in Toronto for a 'trade show' so I assumed that it would have to be at least playable if they had it on demo. Turns out to not be a horrible horn, certainly not great in any way but what do you expect for $.99??

They advertise like this
Insist on a "TRISTAR" music instrument and buy peace of mind!
and
SAY NO TO UNBRANDED JUNK! BUY AN ORIGINAL TRISTAR!

BPinard · 11-05-2005, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Canuck

I picked up a 'quality' Tristar Pocket on eBay for .... 99 cents ... Yes, shipping was $20 but it was still fun. It was in Toronto for a 'trade show' so I assumed that it would have to be at least playable if they had it on demo. Turns out to not be a horrible horn, certainly not great in any way but what do you expect for $.99??

They advertise like this
Insist on a "TRISTAR" music instrument and buy peace of mind!
and
SAY NO TO UNBRANDED JUNK! BUY AN ORIGINAL TRISTAR!

They're trying to take advantage of the people who don't know a lot about trumpet brands. It's upsetting but funny at the same time.

Heavens2kadonka · 11-06-2005, 12:34 AM

While I'm thinking about it, I am reminded about a quetsion Nick Drozdoff posed me a LONG time ago. He was curious about a pocket that had a bell more like what we are used to, flared, not truncated (I believe is the word).

I believe Henry Distin, a turn-of-the-century builder of much repute, built a few pocket instruments that possessed flared bells...

I remember seeing a pic of an old Distin pocket that had a normal bell, but I cant remember EVERYTHING, so I dont completely trust this recollection.

....But I am slightly rambling.

Anyone know of any normal-bell pockets?

Van

ROGERIO · 11-06-2005, 01:37 AM

Van,

I believe there are quite a few big names that still make pocket trpts with regular size bells. Kanstul may be one of them.

Heck, I think Kanstul will make you a pocket trumpet with a trombone bell if you want one...

Heavens2kadonka · 11-06-2005, 02:13 AM

The only pocket I ever played was, in fact, a Kanstul. VERY neat horn, with those great Kanstul valves, but I that truncated bell gave the sound a quality I didnt like...

Maybe someone has a pic of a newer pocket trumpet with a regular flared bell?

Van

10-31-2005, 03:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 789	I,ll tell ya this much. Mine has a very big crisp sound and the valves work very well. It,s free-blowing,it can play dark and bright. I also love the travel size. You can take it anywhere! If you buy one check it out first. I got mine on ebay for $120.00 __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless

11-03-2005, 02:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
BPinard Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 137	In pretty much all of the reviews I've read,peoplehave said that the top space E plays pretty flat. That's the only thing that I'd be concerned about when buying one. __________________ [tpt: Yamaha Xeno Custom] [mpc: Monette B6]

11-03-2005, 04:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
Happy Canuck Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 184	I picked up a 'quality' Tristar Pocket on eBay for .... 99 cents ... Yes, shipping was $20 but it was still fun. It was in Toronto for a 'trade show' so I assumed that it would have to be at least playable if they had it on demo. Turns out to not be a horrible horn, certainly not great in any way but what do you expect for $.99?? They advertise like this Insist on a "TRISTAR" music instrument and buy peace of mind! and SAY NO TO UNBRANDED JUNK! BUY AN ORIGINAL TRISTAR! __________________ Bill Olds Ambassador, Special, Super, Recording, Mendez Bb trumpets, Custom C trumpet/GR Butcher 65.6M Olds Opera & Ambassador A6 Shepherds Crook cornets/Sparx 4B Olds L-12 Flugelhorn/GR Butcher 65.6FL Schilke MII Trumpet/GR Butcher 65.6M If you have an Olds, go to http://www.theoldsregister.com/ and add data

11-06-2005, 12:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,311	While I'm thinking about it, I am reminded about a quetsion Nick Drozdoff posed me a LONG time ago. He was curious about a pocket that had a bell more like what we are used to, flared, not truncated (I believe is the word). I believe Henry Distin, a turn-of-the-century builder of much repute, built a few pocket instruments that possessed flared bells... I remember seeing a pic of an old Distin pocket that had a normal bell, but I cant remember EVERYTHING, so I dont completely trust this recollection. ....But I am slightly rambling. Anyone know of any normal-bell pockets? Van __________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet B&S 7C LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

11-06-2005, 02:13 AM	#30 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,311	The only pocket I ever played was, in fact, a Kanstul. VERY neat horn, with those great Kanstul valves, but I that truncated bell gave the sound a quality I didnt like... Maybe someone has a pic of a newer pocket trumpet with a regular flared bell? Van __________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet B&S 7C LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

10-31-2005, 12:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	I picked up a Jan Batiste a year ago - new for $179 through Sam Ash. I had to keep sending them back because of the horrible valves... the 3rd go around was the charm.... well... it still stunk... but I was not purchasing it for it's playing qualities. The horn does not play well... but serves me well when I travel. I often pull it out while on flights and practice finger exercises. I even took it to Brazil with me in September and practiced while on vacation. It's one of those horns that you just don't worry about.

10-31-2005, 01:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
B15M Forte User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe Ct. Posts: 1,338	I bought one from Reyburn. It's a Max. It plays OK but I would never play a job on it unless it was a novelty thing. I think I got burned a little on the price. I asked once on here or maybe TH and I was told it is worth what I paid for it.

10-31-2005, 03:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Soarlips New Friend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 19	If you're looking for something cute and small to travel with (and perhaps have a little novelty value, too) why not the student Yammie shepherd's crook cornet. Small, pretty open blow, and even sounds kind of musical. KP

11-06-2005, 01:37 AM	#29 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Van, I believe there are quite a few big names that still make pocket trpts with regular size bells. Kanstul may be one of them. Heck, I think Kanstul will make you a pocket trumpet with a trombone bell if you want one...

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