| I have played a number of C trumpets, ranging from stock student model to customised professional, I have yet to play a single one I would prefer to play ovcer my Bb. There have been some that have been great instruments (the Eclipse is outstanding), but I happen to prefer the Bb.
Each instrument in the trumpet world has its advantages/disadvantages, the choice is down to personal choice - personally I (along with many other UK players, including Mr Murphy - someone I would humbly suggest has a few more years experience at the very than many of us) will stick to Bb for most of my orchestral playing.
I have played one in many situations (both in lessons and professionally), I prefer Bb, in the same way that many guys seem to prefer the C trumpet. |