79connvictor

I have to agree there are a lot of really great horns out there, no matter what your budget. That being said; I played a King 601 or was it 602 silver trumpet in high school that my mom bought for me. It was the only new horn I ever owned. I took excellent care of it, but it really didn't look any better than the others' who also took pride in their trumpets. But if it is a new horn you want I don't blame you. Though I think I would play the 600 for a little while yet, or go out and get a inexpensive but decent pawn shop horn. Spend some time then looking for and playing as many really good horns as you can get your hands on, read all the forums to see what the pros say, and then decide on a horn you want. The idea of buying a new horrn to get you through until you know what you will want later sounds kind of goofy. Have you ever played a schilke horn? very unique, and it might just have the right kind of sound you'd like for the playing you want to do. Just saying..