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... Good advise... let me elaborate on the situation a little furthur. I sold my Bach Omega (which I wasn't totally happy with when comparing to others I've had the opportunity to play) as well as my Stomvi Flugel to put a DOWN PAYMENT on my wifes wedding ring. The ring is now paid for but I find myself missing my horns tremendously. I have been playing for about fifteen years and I can't and won't stop now!! So I wanted to get a trumpet for general playing and start my collection later. I have tried the Xeno and of chorus several different strads, as well as kanstul marachi and chicago horns and I like them all. My question was related more to trumpet stats, bore sizes, lead pipes, one piece and two piece bells, etc. How much difference DO the specs make? I have found the mouthpiece that works for me, I just need my trumpet.
I will take your advise and play as many as I can, but if you had no trumpet and went for a significant amount of time without playing, your passion would cause you to be an impulsive shopper. This is my biggest fear because whatever I get, I will be thrilled to be playing again but I don't want to settle for something less than the best (... and I know... the best is one persons opinion and I will get a number of different suggestions as I already have.)
I do appreciate everyones input and look forward to more

Thanks, Daniel