Good trumpet under $1000

namxas · 12-01-2006, 05:14 AM

Dear all,

I need suggestion about good trumpet brand and type, used/new under $1000. I'm going to play it on my church :)

Thanks before..

Eclipsehornplayer · 12-01-2006, 07:38 AM

You're asking a very general question. Expect to get a varied response to be sure.

My advice to you would be this. Decide first what it is that you want to do with the horn. You mentioned Church so this gives us some idea about direction. You need to determine what you want to sound like. More to the point.

I usually play my "C" trumpet in chruch. Church music in written usually in many sharps and on a Bb that can get ugly. I had someone give me a piece of music for this Christmas with 6 sharps in it! By playing this in "C" and transposing I loose two sharps and get a better key signature.

I will however use my Bb Cornet from time to time depending on the mood of the music. If it's bright and joyful "C" trumpet; if it's calm and reverent Bb Cornet.

Now as for brands: You can get a good Bb Trumpet for under $1000.00 I got my King Silverflair for $500.00 used on ebay look around.

I got my Getzen Bb Cornet on Ebay for $450.00

My "C" trumpet you wouldn't find for under $1000.00 they are a bit more expensive especially if you're buying a decent one.

Use your best judgement and do what you can afford to do.

Dave Mickley · 12-01-2006, 08:45 AM

get ahold of Pick Music or Felix at NYTC and explain what you are wanting to do and your experience and they can help you on your quest. Dave

namxas · 12-01-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinghornplayer

You're asking a very general question. Expect to get a varied response to be sure.

My advice to you would be this. Decide first what it is that you want to do with the horn. You mentioned Church so this gives us some idea about direction. You need to determine what you want to sound like. More to the point.

I usually play my "C" trumpet in chruch. Church music in written usually in many sharps and on a Bb that can get ugly. I had someone give me a piece of music for this Christmas with 6 sharps in it! By playing this in "C" and transposing I loose two sharps and get a better key signature.

I will however use my Bb Cornet from time to time depending on the mood of the music. If it's bright and joyful "C" trumpet; if it's calm and reverent Bb Cornet.

Now as for brands: You can get a good Bb Trumpet for under $1000.00 I got my King Silverflair for $500.00 used on ebay look around.

I got my Getzen Bb Cornet on Ebay for $450.00

My "C" trumpet you wouldn't find for under $1000.00 they are a bit more expensive especially if you're buying a decent one.

Use your best judgement and do what you can afford to do.

Thanks Mr. Kinghornplayer for a good explanation, really appreaciated this :)

I will use the trumpet for playing solo, maybe Bb is a good choice which have a calm sound as you said.
It's too late for me to play it on this Christmas, because I just like trumpets some days ago..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mickley

get ahold of Pick Music or Felix at NYTC and explain what you are wanting to do and your experience and they can help you on your quest. Dave

Thanks. I will try it, still learning about trumpets world :)

Richard Oliver · 12-01-2006, 01:41 PM

Nam, what Dave Mickley said will probably be your shortest distance between two points.

I've not dealt with Felix and the New York Trumpet Company, and I have read only GOOD THINGS from people who have.

Regards,

Richard

Tootsall · 12-01-2006, 02:49 PM

Ditto Pick Music. In addition to running the shop, they are also teachers and players!

Reverend · 12-01-2006, 03:16 PM

Hello! You have had great responses already, but I would like to add a small comment...

An excellent trumpet, new, under $1000 is the Fides Pioneer! Though classified as an intermediate level trumpet, don't let that fool you! I've played some pro model horns that didn't sound as nice!

And like Tootsall said, its nice when you can speak with someone who runs the shop, but are also teachers and players...which is what I am!

I've got some specials running right now; you can check it out at:

http://brassandwindinstruments.com/current_specials.htm

Let me know if I can help you!

Blessings,

dwindham · 12-01-2006, 10:48 PM

I'll also suggest Felix at NY Trumpet Co.

I was looking at the Yamaha 732 they have used for $450 and got great service. They still have it cause I ended up getting that 1956 Conn 6B Victor they also had for $450.

For the price I can imagine a better horn. Lightweight, solid, built back when they were well made and all original. Should retain its value and I can't imagine parting with it. For $1000 you could probably get both a trumpet and cornet.

The cornet I have I bet wouldn't fetch more than 250-400 and its a mint condition 1965 Holton pro level cornet.

Check out ebay, trumpetherald, dillionmusic, horntrader, etc.

Plenty of good horns out there.

A.N.A. Mendez · 12-02-2006, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by namxas

Dear all,

I need suggestion about good trumpet brand and type, used/new under $1000. I'm going to play it on my church :)

Thanks before..

What are you using now? If nothing or something real poor why not get an Olds Ambassador from the 50s or 60s, or maybe a special or super, you won't have to put out that much $$ and the upkeep on them is nill, the valves tend to last forever.....

12-01-2006, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
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12-01-2006, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eclipsehornplayer Forte User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flat Rock, Michigan Posts: 2,395	You're asking a very general question. Expect to get a varied response to be sure. My advice to you would be this. Decide first what it is that you want to do with the horn. You mentioned Church so this gives us some idea about direction. You need to determine what you want to sound like. More to the point. I usually play my "C" trumpet in chruch. Church music in written usually in many sharps and on a Bb that can get ugly. I had someone give me a piece of music for this Christmas with 6 sharps in it! By playing this in "C" and transposing I loose two sharps and get a better key signature. I will however use my Bb Cornet from time to time depending on the mood of the music. If it's bright and joyful "C" trumpet; if it's calm and reverent Bb Cornet. Now as for brands: You can get a good Bb Trumpet for under $1000.00 I got my King Silverflair for $500.00 used on ebay look around. I got my Getzen Bb Cornet on Ebay for $450.00 My "C" trumpet you wouldn't find for under $1000.00 they are a bit more expensive especially if you're buying a decent one. Use your best judgement and do what you can afford to do. __________________ Eclipse MHY Bb Trumpet with interchangable leadpipes Bach 229 25A C Trumpet Getzen Capri Bb Cornet GR & Monette mouthpieces

12-01-2006, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dave Mickley Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 378	get ahold of Pick Music or Felix at NYTC and explain what you are wanting to do and your experience and they can help you on your quest. Dave __________________ formerly known as old geezer Dave C7 Yam. 231 Fl. 15383 King Master Cornet 295628 Weril Cornet Lo 7535

12-01-2006, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Reverend Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Greater Houston area Posts: 158	Hello! You have had great responses already, but I would like to add a small comment... An excellent trumpet, new, under $1000 is the Fides Pioneer! Though classified as an intermediate level trumpet, don't let that fool you! I've played some pro model horns that didn't sound as nice! And like Tootsall said, its nice when you can speak with someone who runs the shop, but are also teachers and players...which is what I am! I've got some specials running right now; you can check it out at: http://brassandwindinstruments.com/current_specials.htm Let me know if I can help you! Blessings, __________________ Michael Guevara, DMM Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music www.cincoranchmusic.com Golden Trumpet Ministries Authorized Stage 1 and Fides Dealer, Texas and Southern US

12-01-2006, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	I'll also suggest Felix at NY Trumpet Co. I was looking at the Yamaha 732 they have used for $450 and got great service. They still have it cause I ended up getting that 1956 Conn 6B Victor they also had for $450. For the price I can imagine a better horn. Lightweight, solid, built back when they were well made and all original. Should retain its value and I can't imagine parting with it. For $1000 you could probably get both a trumpet and cornet. The cornet I have I bet wouldn't fetch more than 250-400 and its a mint condition 1965 Holton pro level cornet. Check out ebay, trumpetherald, dillionmusic, horntrader, etc. Plenty of good horns out there. __________________ Yamaha 6335S 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty 1919 Holton IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

12-01-2006, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,206	Nam, what Dave Mickley said will probably be your shortest distance between two points. I've not dealt with Felix and the New York Trumpet Company, and I have read only GOOD THINGS from people who have. Regards, Richard

12-01-2006, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Ditto Pick Music. In addition to running the shop, they are also teachers and players!

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