Getzen - Eterna

note360 · 01-22-2007, 05:26 PM

Hello, any way while I still have my beginner trumpet (great trumpet for some reason it has taken a beating), I am looking into new trumpets. So I have a question about the Getzen 900 Eterna.

Is it a intermediate horn? because I Want a pro horn not a intermediate horn.

How does it compare to the Strad or Xeno?

CJ Winderman · 01-22-2007, 05:44 PM

That is a Pro Horn, http://www.getzen.com/trumpet/eterna/ No idea how it compares to Strad or Xeno.

It all depends on what you want and what you are looking for.

I have been trying for months to get a new horn, the most important idea on a horn :
1) How does the trumpet sound when you play it
2) Do you feel comfortable while playing it.
3) Always go to a dealer where you can play and then order if you wish online.

Hope that helps.

-CJ
Never Bb Never B # Always B Natural

Vulgano Brother · 01-22-2007, 05:50 PM

Good answer, CJ!

Yes, the Getzen is an excellent horn -- great sound, great valves, great feel, great value, and your money stays in America.

Brekelefuw · 01-22-2007, 06:28 PM

I don't get why people make such a big deal about whether a horn is a pro or intermediate horn. It is how you play it that matters.

note360 · 01-22-2007, 06:31 PM

sorry, the reason had to do with a review I saw where they beat up the Eterna and called it a intermediate horn. (by beat up I obviously dont mean physically abused)

? Why do French Horn players hate it so much when you call a trumpet a horn?

Tromba1030 · 01-22-2007, 06:43 PM

If some more money is not an issue and you like the Eterna I would definitely try out the Xeno. I personally play a Bach Strad 37 that I like very much but have played both a yamaha Xeno Bb with a heavy receiver and reverse leadpipe (belongs to my teacher) which plays extremely well. I have also played a Xeno C trumpet that felt very good but was very "plain vanilla" to me and didn't have the core in the sound that I find in my Strad 25H/229. I have also played a Getzen Eterna and found it to be somewhat stuffy. I would choose Xeno (again ignoring money) over the Eterna every time. Just some of my experience with those horns.

-Jacob

patdublc · 01-22-2007, 06:44 PM

Duh - because they're french horn players..............

Seriously though - Eternas are well made horns. They definitely have the super Getzen valves. The rest depends on you and whether or not you like the way it plays. When I try out new horns, I always try to take someone with me who is familiar with my playing to critique what they're hearing. It helps to get that feedback along with your own feel for the tryout.

pat

note360 · 01-22-2007, 06:48 PM

Hey my brother is a French Horn player. Lol.

Any way, ya the Strads and Xenos look good. Just wanted to clarify on the Eterna.

Magnusverdixon · 01-22-2007, 09:14 PM

Try out as many as you can so you have an idea what you are wanting. There are many great Pro horns out there. If you like the Xeno or Bach you might also consider trying a Cannonball. I played one recently and was impressed.

Martin Williams · 01-22-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by note360

Hey my brother is a French Horn player

No one is perfect I guess

Ive gotta echo the last comment, try as many horns as you can in your price range before you make you final decision, if your situation permits you to do so.

The Eterna is a great horn, I have played one a number of times. And those valves are GREAT, I love Getzen Valves!

01-22-2007, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
note360 Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a room in a house Brand: Olds Posts: 226	Getzen - Eterna Hello, any way while I still have my beginner trumpet (great trumpet for some reason it has taken a beating), I am looking into new trumpets. So I have a question about the Getzen 900 Eterna. Is it a intermediate horn? because I Want a pro horn not a intermediate horn. How does it compare to the Strad or Xeno?
	__________________ "I'll play it and tell you what it is later." - Miles Davis "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis Trumpets: TR300 Bach [marching horn] Big Apple Bach Strad (ML) Cornets: 1952 Olds Ambassador L.A Mouthpiece: Curry 5c, Olds 3 (for the cornet atm)

01-22-2007, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJ Winderman New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Getzen - Eterna That is a Pro Horn, http://www.getzen.com/trumpet/eterna/ No idea how it compares to Strad or Xeno. It all depends on what you want and what you are looking for. I have been trying for months to get a new horn, the most important idea on a horn : 1) How does the trumpet sound when you play it 2) Do you feel comfortable while playing it. 3) Always go to a dealer where you can play and then order if you wish online. Hope that helps. -CJ Never Bb Never B # Always B Natural

01-22-2007, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,967	Re: Getzen - Eterna Good answer, CJ! Yes, the Getzen is an excellent horn -- great sound, great valves, great feel, great value, and your money stays in America.
	__________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

01-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brekelefuw Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 897	Re: Getzen - Eterna I don't get why people make such a big deal about whether a horn is a pro or intermediate horn. It is how you play it that matters.

01-22-2007, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
note360 Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a room in a house Brand: Olds Posts: 226	Re: Getzen - Eterna sorry, the reason had to do with a review I saw where they beat up the Eterna and called it a intermediate horn. (by beat up I obviously dont mean physically abused) ? Why do French Horn players hate it so much when you call a trumpet a horn?
	__________________ "I'll play it and tell you what it is later." - Miles Davis "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis Trumpets: TR300 Bach [marching horn] Big Apple Bach Strad (ML) Cornets: 1952 Olds Ambassador L.A Mouthpiece: Curry 5c, Olds 3 (for the cornet atm)

01-22-2007, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tromba1030 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Brand: Bach, Schilke, Stork Posts: 62	Re: Getzen - Eterna If some more money is not an issue and you like the Eterna I would definitely try out the Xeno. I personally play a Bach Strad 37 that I like very much but have played both a yamaha Xeno Bb with a heavy receiver and reverse leadpipe (belongs to my teacher) which plays extremely well. I have also played a Xeno C trumpet that felt very good but was very "plain vanilla" to me and didn't have the core in the sound that I find in my Strad 25H/229. I have also played a Getzen Eterna and found it to be somewhat stuffy. I would choose Xeno (again ignoring money) over the Eterna every time. Just some of my experience with those horns. -Jacob
	__________________ Youth Philharmonic Orchestra at New England Conservatory Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Rivers Faculty Symphony Orchestra "Life is like a trumpet. If you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it." -- W.C. Handy

01-22-2007, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
patdublc Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 118	Re: Getzen - Eterna Duh - because they're french horn players.............. Seriously though - Eternas are well made horns. They definitely have the super Getzen valves. The rest depends on you and whether or not you like the way it plays. When I try out new horns, I always try to take someone with me who is familiar with my playing to critique what they're hearing. It helps to get that feedback along with your own feel for the tryout. pat Last edited by patdublc : 01-22-2007 at 06:46 PM.

01-22-2007, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
note360 Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a room in a house Brand: Olds Posts: 226	Re: Getzen - Eterna Hey my brother is a French Horn player. Lol. Any way, ya the Strads and Xenos look good. Just wanted to clarify on the Eterna.
	__________________ "I'll play it and tell you what it is later." - Miles Davis "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis Trumpets: TR300 Bach [marching horn] Big Apple Bach Strad (ML) Cornets: 1952 Olds Ambassador L.A Mouthpiece: Curry 5c, Olds 3 (for the cornet atm)

01-22-2007, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Magnusverdixon Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Brand: Yamaha Posts: 77	Re: Getzen - Eterna Try out as many as you can so you have an idea what you are wanting. There are many great Pro horns out there. If you like the Xeno or Bach you might also consider trying a Cannonball. I played one recently and was impressed.
	__________________ Sincerely, Russell Dixon ______________________________________ Yamaha YTR-8340EM Custom Trumpet Monette Prana (LT) BL-2J mouthpieces http://www.trumpetgig.com http://www.myspace.com/rustoleusmaximus

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