radleytrumpet9490

I'm a graduating high school senior heading to a university, I'm looking for some advice on purchasing a professional level trumpet. I play mostly jazz but I want an all around performing instrument. What should I be looking for to get a really quality instrument for the price? What brands should I be looking into?

Thanks!

nplotts1

Look into the Yamaha line, they have some really nice trumpets. The LA Model is fairly cheap (just under 2000) and is well worth it in my opinion. Also, look at Bach Strads, I don't like them, but it may work for you. Then there is Getzen, Shilke, Kanstul, NYTC, and many more options out there. Industry standard seems to be a toss up of the Yamaha and the Bach. Most importantly (especially with Bach horns) PLAY BEFORE YOU PAY. Only buy a horn that you have actually gotten to try, you may have 2 of the exact same horns side by side and one plays great and the other should be a ship anchor.

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bagmangood

If you look around there are a couple of similar threads suggesting various brands,
but the main thing (and the most important) is to play it, have someone else (or several someone elses) play - like teachers, friends, etc. before you have to keep it. If there aren't music stores nearby, some online places (like wwbw.com) have trial periods so all you have to do is pay for shipping if you don't like the horn

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brem

What you should really be looking into is what your budget is. Once you've established how much you can afford to spend, then we can help and suggest. Otherwise, just buy the best trumpet on the surface of the earth. Or find a deal.

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stchasking

The top of the line Bach Strads are made in America. Use the web site to determine what bell you want and lead pipe, and bore. Three parameters, bell, lead pipe, bore. Now play test the horn and go from there.

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cornetguy

are you going to college and will be studying with the trumpet teacher there? If so contact them for advise too.

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Pete

What horn are you playing on now?

Pete

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radleytrumpet9490

I'm currently playing on an intermediate level Yamaha, and I'm probably looking in the $ 2000 range

Pete

For the money you can't beat the Yamaha 8310Z, 8335LA, or Schilkes.
FYI: Dillon Music's web prices are about the best that you'll find.

Pete

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creedo

the Bach Strad ML bore standard leadpipe and a 37 bell is usually the standard but it usually depends on what kind of sound you're looking for. With Bach consistency is the big issue. you can have 10 horns with the same specs in the room, try all 10 but come away with 10 different sounds. Yamaha's are very consistent across the board. But like some one else said, for under 2 grand you can't beat the sound of a Schilke ... I like the s32's the best out of the schilke line up but that's just me...

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