Amati Piccolo trumpet

Brlee2003 · 02-09-2004, 01:30 AM

Has anyone ever played an Amati picc? Any idea how good they are? Comments? I'm in the market for a picc, but don't have a lot to spend (I'm a college student). Have any suggestions?

Ash · 02-09-2004, 10:48 AM

Amati = Crap

David Oulton · 02-09-2004, 12:26 PM

More opinions confirming the low quality:

http://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/v...=16482&forum=7

MUSICandCHARACTER · 02-09-2004, 05:23 PM

Made in the Czech Republic. Like many upstart inexpensive companies, their initial offerings have been disappointing. They seemed to have improved some ... but not enough to buy anything except and entry level horn.

But keep an eye on them. Jupiter has worked hard to improve, and actually is gaining on its quality. Perhaps Amati can too. If not, they will not last long.

M&C

Tootsall · 02-09-2004, 06:49 PM

Brlee, you might consider the Kanstul pics. I recall a few folk saying how much they like them. I recommend asking in the Kanstul forum (although it seems that most folks read all the forums to stay "on top of things").

Ash · 02-09-2004, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSICandCHARACTER

Made in the Czech Republic. Like many upstart inexpensive companies, their initial offerings have been disappointing.

Upstart? If you believe the website, they've been around since the 18th century.
Get this little quote from the Amati site:
"But the company doesn't "lose the face" compared to the worldwide standard as well."
Looks like someone is trying to salvage a reputation!

trpguyy · 02-09-2004, 11:17 PM

Even the best piccolo trumpets are hard to play. Yamaha makes a good student piccolo, if I'm not mistaken. Also check out the Getzen Capri; the valves are guaranteed to be good! I'm in the market for a Stomvi or a Schilke, myself. One thing's for sure- steer clear of Amati.

MUSICandCHARACTER · 02-09-2004, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash

Upstart? If you believe the website, they've been around since the 18th century.
Get this little quote from the Amati site:
"But the company doesn't "lose the face" compared to the worldwide standard as well."
Looks like someone is trying to salvage a reputation!

Oh, I would guess they have been around for awhile in some form or another. But only recently has their distribution been more global. They have a ways to go before they can honestly say the "don't lose face" compared to the worldwide standards.

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Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Brlee, you might consider the Kanstul pics. I recall a few folk saying how much they like them. I recommend asking in the Kanstul forum (although it seems that most folks read all the forums to stay "on top of things").

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trpguyy Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 288	Even the best piccolo trumpets are hard to play. Yamaha makes a good student piccolo, if I'm not mistaken. Also check out the Getzen Capri; the valves are guaranteed to be good! I'm in the market for a Stomvi or a Schilke, myself. One thing's for sure- steer clear of Amati.

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