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Originally Posted by Dale Proctor  Many times a change in mouthpiece cup depth will do what you're asking - and is much cheaper than buying another trumpet. If you like a 7C, try a 7B. The deeper cup and more open backbore may be just the ticket. I play a Bach Strad with a 43 bell, and was unhappy with the brightness of the tone with my 3C in certain situations. I bought a 3B mouthpiece and it made quite a difference. |
This is also my recommendation. A lot of bang for the buck. If you are just ITCHING to buy a new horn, Bach calls their bell with more copper content "Gold Brass" This sounds darker to the player, but the audience seems to get better projection, so it is not really darker unless you are playing with a microphone.
Maybe it is not the hardware but YOU. Before your practice sessions, listen to something really (non-brass) sensuous like Ella and practice with that motivation. Trumpet players can learn a lot from other "musicians" (as well as other art forms)!