bach strad question

jazz9 · 12-08-2007, 09:06 PM

Are Strads really the best? I need a new trumpet, and I am seriously considering that brand. Hopefully I can save enough money for it. Anyway, are they really worth $2500? How about the Yamaha Professional? Any opinions or advice are great. Thanks

jazz9 · 12-08-2007, 09:09 PM

Oh, also do sellers usually allow a day or two for trial playing? I don't want to buy it and hate it, then not be able to send it back.

tatakata · 12-08-2007, 09:15 PM

No they are not the best.

I would first consider brands like BS and Yamaha. I also saw in another thread around here that NYTC has a Bb trumpet for $1500

I would try these options before the Bach.

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Originally Posted by jazz9

Are Strads really the best? I need a new trumpet, and I am seriously considering that brand. Hopefully I can save enough money for it. Anyway, are they really worth $2500? How about the Yamaha Professional? Any opinions or advice are great. Thanks

jazz9 · 12-08-2007, 09:18 PM

I would first consider brands like BS and Yamaha.- tatakata

I'm not exactly sure what a BS brand is.

bagmangood · 12-08-2007, 10:29 PM

its bull!#$@
err
i actually have no idea
but now that strads are 2500 bucks, i'm not sure its worth it, go to a store and try out some horns, and see what you like

ewetho · 12-08-2007, 11:01 PM

The Bachs are very good horns. They are the center of the sound world in many ways. They have set the standard for many years and what anything seems to be compared too for the most part. Find a good one that matches you and you will have a very playable in almost any situation.

Now are they the best??? Not really. That is just because maybe you want a completely different sound for some other situation. Maybe you do not like being like everyone else. Maybe you just come alive on a Schilke.

The sound quality seems to be better as of late like they are made better (however finish seems to have some nitpicking issues, which for 2400 bones or so it should not have) but for the price it definitely opens up the choices available to you quite a bit.

For the difference you simply must give other horns a blow to see if something really stands out for YOU!!!

In no particular order Try....

C.G. Conn Vintage 1
Schilke B and S series (X is just B13 and B14 from what i have read)
Kanstul
Yamaha 6xxx Series, 8xxxx series horns
Getzen (probably the best customer service from what i have read in the forums)
Stomvi Elite series
B & S Challengers

tatakata · 12-08-2007, 11:47 PM

B&S Challenger Trumpets!

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Originally Posted by jazz9

I'm not exactly sure what a BS brand is.

stchasking · 12-08-2007, 11:55 PM

Nobody pays retail for Bach trumpets. I can tell you that my local Bach dealer prices his Bach's to sell. He does not sell at retail.

I am not particular as to what you buy. You must look around for the best price.

tatakata · 12-08-2007, 11:57 PM

make sure you try before you buy. Especially if its a Bach

lmf · 12-09-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewetho

The Bachs are very good horns. They are the center of the sound world in many ways. They have set the standard for many years and what anything seems to be compared too for the most part. Find a good one that matches you and you will have a very playable in almost any situation.

Now are they the best??? Not really. That is just because maybe you want a completely different sound for some other situation. Maybe you do not like being like everyone else. Maybe you just come alive on a Schilke.

The sound quality seems to be better as of late like they are made better (however finish seems to have some nitpicking issues, which for 2400 bones or so it should not have) but for the price it definitely opens up the choices available to you quite a bit.

For the difference you simply must give other horns a blow to see if something really stands out for YOU!!!

In no particular order Try....

C.G. Conn Vintage 1
Schilke B and S series (X is just B13 and B14 from what i have read)
Kanstul
Yamaha 6xxx Series, 8xxxx series horns
Getzen (probably the best customer service from what i have read in the forums)
Stomvi Elite series
B & S Challengers

Would that be Bachs of years ago, right before the strike and after?
With Conn-Selmer, can the newer Bachs be as good?

Best wishes,

Lloyd

12-08-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
jazz9 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 304	bach strad question Are Strads really the best? I need a new trumpet, and I am seriously considering that brand. Hopefully I can save enough money for it. Anyway, are they really worth $2500? How about the Yamaha Professional? Any opinions or advice are great. Thanks

12-08-2007, 09:09 PM	#2
jazz9 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 304	Re: bach strad question Oh, also do sellers usually allow a day or two for trial playing? I don't want to buy it and hate it, then not be able to send it back.

12-08-2007, 09:18 PM	#4
jazz9 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 304	Re: bach strad question I would first consider brands like BS and Yamaha.- tatakata I'm not exactly sure what a BS brand is.

12-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#5
bagmangood Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bostonish & San Francisco Posts: 946	Re: bach strad question its bull!#$@ err i actually have no idea but now that strads are 2500 bucks, i'm not sure its worth it, go to a store and try out some horns, and see what you like __________________ Bb: Courtois 305 "Elite" C: Bach C180-239 (Akwright conversion), Cornet: Conn Wonder (1900) Picc: Selmer Paris, ~1971

12-08-2007, 11:01 PM	#6
ewetho Piano User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kankakee, IL Posts: 257	Re: bach strad question The Bachs are very good horns. They are the center of the sound world in many ways. They have set the standard for many years and what anything seems to be compared too for the most part. Find a good one that matches you and you will have a very playable in almost any situation. Now are they the best??? Not really. That is just because maybe you want a completely different sound for some other situation. Maybe you do not like being like everyone else. Maybe you just come alive on a Schilke. The sound quality seems to be better as of late like they are made better (however finish seems to have some nitpicking issues, which for 2400 bones or so it should not have) but for the price it definitely opens up the choices available to you quite a bit. For the difference you simply must give other horns a blow to see if something really stands out for YOU!!! In no particular order Try.... C.G. Conn Vintage 1 Schilke B and S series (X is just B13 and B14 from what i have read) Kanstul Yamaha 6xxx Series, 8xxxx series horns Getzen (probably the best customer service from what i have read in the forums) Stomvi Elite series B & S Challengers __________________ Kanstul Chicago 1001 w/ CG Personal GP Conn 80A w/ CG Personal GP

12-08-2007, 11:55 PM	#8
stchasking Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,430	Re: bach strad question Nobody pays retail for Bach trumpets. I can tell you that my local Bach dealer prices his Bach's to sell. He does not sell at retail. I am not particular as to what you buy. You must look around for the best price. __________________ "I was performing professionally at age 17 and have never had a real job." Allen Vizzutti http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcking

12-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#9
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 959	Re: bach strad question make sure you try before you buy. Especially if its a Bach

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