MU37strd

Hey everybody, I'm new here and i have a question that I was hoping maybe somebody could help me with. I have an LA benge ML 2 C. I've been looking on ebay and these horns seem to bring more than a Bb from that era. Is this a desireable horn? I've started playing C trumpet a little bit but i don't know much about the horns. I know that they are known for being intonation issues so i don't really know if this horn is the same as anything else in that aspect or not. Is it worth using this horn or should i save up and buy something else?

trptjoe

My thought is that you should play the horn, get used to playing a C and figure what you need from the horn that you're not getting (if anything). Otherwise you run out and get Bach or Yamaha C and play that until you figure out what you don't like about THAT particuler horn.

Treat the Benge like it's the first C trumpet you'll own out of, let's say, four that you'll have over the course of your career. That way, when you're ready for another C and you're sitting there trying 15 C trumpets you'll have a clue as to what you're looking for.

Joe

Siegtrmpt

My first C trumpet was exactly the same as you have. It played well in tune and was great for quintet and chamber music. Served me well for throughout HS and early college. Ultimately I sold it (maybe you have my old horn?) and got a Bach. At the time I felt a large bore Bach had a greater capacity for sound and helped me keep up with the volume demands of a large orchestra. The Benge is a good horn to learn on but, ultimately, you don't see many of them being used by the top players. When you get to the point where you are preparing to compete for a job you'll need to look into Bach, Yamaha, Monette and Blackburn.

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Bill S.- NY Bach 6, 38 Mt. Vernon 43 Bach "C" cornet, NY Bach trombone 6vii Monette mouthpieces