mike ansberry

Welcome to TrumpetMaster!

First of all, let me say that there is no "perfect" trumpet. Some people say you should buy this, and some that. Trumpets are like shoes. You have to find one that fits your size and style. Play a lot of different horns and find one that suits you. One thing I would say is that there is nothing wrong with a good used horn, and they are way cheaper than brand new. A little like buying a good used car.

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trumpet520

im also looking for my first professional horn and out of the ones ive tried (not nearly done trying them out) the yamahas and bachs are good./ but i also like an Accent horn i tried, im not sure of the model but it played just as well as the bach and yamaha but cost considerably less./

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murph66

I would suggest the Lawler. I've played a Model T for two years in groups ranging from a symphony to a swing band, and it has performed great every time. Roy Lawler is great to deal with, and you will have a horn that not every one plays. I don't know how many people have tried mine, and they were all impressed.

nala

Thanks for the advice! I bought a 700sp Getzen off of ebay for 700$ I love it. It was virtually brand new I think it had been played for a year. It playes everything I want! thanks again!

diamondsgirl45

How about a Smith-Watkins - custom made and you might just find something in your price range.... worth a try! You can always search for their website...

Longhorngreen

Yamaha's are reliable and work well for just about anyone. Getzens (Capri and up) are likewise good picks for just about anyone. Once you feel like you understand your trumpet playing, and have a good "feel" for the instrument, then try as many as you can and choose a long term horn.

TrentAustin

Another vote here for Sonare... I sold most of my expensive horns and find myself playing this horn (a 900S) most of my time. I love the fact that it plays very centered like my other horns I've owned but can produce a much more versatile sound pallette.

For me it was better than any Bach I've owned, including some mint MT. Vernons, NY's, and elkharts.

-T

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rowuk

Well, this thread is a year old and we don't know what the owner bought. We discovered the traditionalists and the antitraditionalists and can sum up that there is no universally perfect trumpet. Each of us makes a choice on what we think that we can get away with. Players not willing to take a chance buy standards and the rest of us do many other exciting sometimes non-conventional things.
Boy am I glad that quality music is not brand blind!

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acorn484

There have been alot of votes for Bach Strads and Yamahas, but what about the Conn Vintage One? I preferred the Vintage One to the Bach, Yamaha and Sonare that I tried. Just wanted to put in a kind word for the Vintage One; I think it's a great horn.

jfernandez

the king silverflair, is also a great jazz instrument which many famous jazz musicians used, right now, Dizzy Gillesspie comes to mind.