MaynardTrumpet

Well, just yesterday I decided to get myself a new horn, but a different kind. So I went for the pocket trumpet, seeing as how it can be something new for me. Okay, so I went to the nearest Sam Ash next to me and got a Jean Baptiste Gold pocket trumpet.

I was actually rather surprised by how small it is. It's approximately 1/3 of my actual Horn. It came with a nice case just like all JB instruments do, and it can be carried anywhere. You could literally put it in your school book bag and use it during your band period.

Okay, so when I opened it, it was looking very good! It came with a Standard 7C mouthpiece, White Gloves, and of course the Horn itself. Now so I tried testing it out, and I must say I am very pleased.

The quality of sound is actually fatter then the one of my bigger horn. I can still go from all my registers on it starting from low F# to the G over high C. I actually feel like I can hear the note in my head more clearer now. Of course the mouthpiece in there was kind of different from my regular 7C I have now, so I didn't like it that much...But that's minor. Valve reactions were fine, no problems there. If you actually know what to do, you could put the trumpet in tune very easily there are 2 slides.

Oh, one little thing I didn't like was the way it had to be held. After about 30 minutes of playing I noticed a white mark of my hand, and it wasn't receiving enough circulating blood. The Pocket Trumpet doesn't have much flexibility space, so that's the only problem I see with it. Overall, great horn to have.

So you guys have any pocket trumpets? Any experiences? Thoughts?

Solar Bell

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MaynardTrumpet

Aww, thanks hehe.

Decentplayer

I tried that pocket trumpet in Sam Ash and it had alot of resistance. But, if you like it, that's ok. I have a different pocket trumpet and I love it. I have small hands, so I have no real issues, but, I can understand. Also, get a different mouthpiece if u'r up for it. I use a 5C. You'll also realize you get alot more spit than a normal trumpet, due to the smaller size, so empty alot. Good luck and enjoy.

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Bill McCloskey

I have a Stagg pocket trumpet. I think the Sam Ash ones were designed by Josh Landress.

The Stagg is okay, good for practicing on the road. Wouldn't play it at home with one of my full size horns handy, but it has its place.

terrystrand

Love my eBay pocket trumpet. I think a lot of criticism of the pocket trumpet is snobbery. I doubt if a pocket trumpet could be differentiated from a full sized horn on a recording on a blind test. But they are a little harder to hold. Never felt mine was more resistant than my full sized Olds Ambassador. For the price you can't beat them.

Solar Bell

Um...ah...where can we set that up?

And how much can we bet?


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trumpetnick

How about putting down your Eclipse horn?

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MaynardTrumpet

Yes, I kind of forgot to point that out. I do feel like because it's so close to me, I want to just push it in sometimes hah.

Solar Bell

Ok Nick,

What do YOU think?

Could you tell your Spada-Bach from an El Cheapo pocket trumpet in a blind test?

I say yes.


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