| You did not mention what model Getzen you had. Any Getzen lower than the 900 series - don't mess with it. Just sell it to a student that needs a good mid priced trumpet. 900 series - perhaps a valve alignment if it needs it - otherwise leave it alone - it is supposed to play and sound that way. It would still make a good college horn for Jazz band. If it is a Renaissance 20 or Stamm 20m you might e-mail Najoom. Najoom was involved in the design of the 20 model and he could advise you on whether replacing it with the new Najoom lp would give you an advantage. The renaissance was designed for symphonic work.
Ambassador - Ifyou have one from the 60's or 70's they have a very dark core sound - but not a lot of complex overtones. With the right mpc you can blend well with Bachs and Xenos so in a pinch it could be your "symphonic" horn until you get the money for a Bach , Xeno or super horn. You might get another trumpet player to play your Ambassador for you against a Bach and or Xeno. Then try the new leadpipe (you can tape it on for this experiment). Again comparing it to a Bach and or Xeno. Then of course try it yourself. If it is not that big a difference, sell the leadpipe. Keep the Ambassador (with or without the new leadpipe) as your backup whether you sell the Getzen or not.
Hopefully, you can keep both trumpets and get a better one too. |