Trumpet Advice

SkaTrumpet · 08-15-2004, 05:15 PM

Anyone know where I could pick up a decent trumpet with a colour lacquer finish (black or red). I'm not looking for anything too expensive, i'm only 15, and I play in a ska band, so i don't need an outstanding trumpet, just something that has a sharp sound and good valves. I'm from Canada aswell, so if anyone knows a good place up here, that'd be great. Thanks for any help.

Graham

SkaTrumpet · 08-15-2004, 07:28 PM

I'm not looking so much for an actual store or anything, thought that'd be awesome, but just if you know any decent, not too expensive brands that have colour lacquer finishes..

dcstep · 08-15-2004, 07:46 PM

Hey SkaTrumpet. I played Punk-Ska in church the week before last and my Selmer Paris Concept TT was the bomb. It comes in black lacquer. However, I'm afraid it's out of your price range at around $1900.

The Martins are available in two or three colors of lacquer (black, red, blue I think). The current build quality is not exactly the best, but if you could find a decent used one on Ebay or a steep discount on a new one, then you'd be ok. The Committee can be a great horn.

Look in the Giardinelli catalogue. I don't have one here right now, but I recall them having another brand of lacquered horns. Check them out online. I think they're Canadian friendly.

Also, look at:
http://www.mbgsax.com/html/phaeton-specs.html

Dave

SkaTrumpet · 08-15-2004, 08:08 PM

what would you say about this trumpet? it's marked down from $1099.. seems like it'd be alright.

http://www.giardinelli.com/srs7/sid=...ase_id/109731/

Happy Canuck · 08-15-2004, 08:28 PM

An option would be to contact Malcolm at Alaska Pro Horns. He normally has a couple of Olds Ambassadors (excellent vintage horns) totally overhauled but in colors. I had a Red one but had it removed and silver plated! Too bad, I'm in Toronto and we might have been able to work a great deal!

This is one of his current eBay auctions. Give him a try!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3742005747

dcstep · 08-15-2004, 08:37 PM

Looks good and the price is tempting. I haven't played one, so I can't give any further advice. Maybe someone will chime in that's played one.

Dave

djm6701 · 08-15-2004, 08:37 PM

Bill beat me to the Olds Ambassador suggestion by mere seconds! :wink:

The reason I am thinking Ambassador is that you can get one with good valves and get someone to lacquer it cheap. I can imagine that you might get tired of the colour when you get older and maybe you'll regret it if you put too much money into the horn.

www.brassandwoodwind.ca has one used for CDN$250. You wouldn't have to pay US exchange.

On the other hand, I played a gig this summer with Bruce Cassidy (formerly with Blood, Sweat and Tears) and his Schilke is tricked out in rainbow colours

- it took me a minute to figure out what kind of horn he was holding.

MUSICandCHARACTER · 08-15-2004, 08:40 PM

I have an LA Professional Horn in perfect condition in my store

See the specs at:

http://www.ibowtie.com/TradeIns/LAHornRed.html

Solid player. Not maybe as nice Olds Ambassador a Phaeton but certainly a very well built horn at a great price.

Jim

SkaTrumpet · 08-15-2004, 08:45 PM

is there any possiblity of getting that free shipping deal for Canada..?Probably not.. but it's worth a try..

MUSICandCHARACTER · 08-15-2004, 08:47 PM

If you talking about my horn, I would definitely help a TM member. PM me or send me an email at docfox@ibowtie.com Besides, how could I not be helpful to a fan of Five Iron Frenzy?

Jim

08-15-2004, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkaTrumpet New Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7	Trumpet Advice Anyone know where I could pick up a decent trumpet with a colour lacquer finish (black or red). I'm not looking for anything too expensive, i'm only 15, and I play in a ska band, so i don't need an outstanding trumpet, just something that has a sharp sound and good valves. I'm from Canada aswell, so if anyone knows a good place up here, that'd be great. Thanks for any help. Graham __________________ www.prettybigplunger.com

08-15-2004, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkaTrumpet New Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7	I'm not looking so much for an actual store or anything, thought that'd be awesome, but just if you know any decent, not too expensive brands that have colour lacquer finishes.. __________________ www.prettybigplunger.com

08-15-2004, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 680	Hey SkaTrumpet. I played Punk-Ska in church the week before last and my Selmer Paris Concept TT was the bomb. It comes in black lacquer. However, I'm afraid it's out of your price range at around $1900. The Martins are available in two or three colors of lacquer (black, red, blue I think). The current build quality is not exactly the best, but if you could find a decent used one on Ebay or a steep discount on a new one, then you'd be ok. The Committee can be a great horn. Look in the Giardinelli catalogue. I don't have one here right now, but I recall them having another brand of lacquered horns. Check them out online. I think they're Canadian friendly. Also, look at: http://www.mbgsax.com/html/phaeton-specs.html Dave __________________ Schilke '60 B1 Selmer Paris -- '57 #20 K-Modified/ '03 Concept TT w/ GR66.8B2.8 '94 Lawler TL cornet w/ Sparx 2B Conn Vintage One flugel - GR66FD www.pitpops.com www.ucm-inc.com Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest

08-15-2004, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
SkaTrumpet New Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7	what would you say about this trumpet? it's marked down from $1099.. seems like it'd be alright. http://www.giardinelli.com/srs7/sid=...ase_id/109731/ __________________ www.prettybigplunger.com

08-15-2004, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Happy Canuck Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 174	An option would be to contact Malcolm at Alaska Pro Horns. He normally has a couple of Olds Ambassadors (excellent vintage horns) totally overhauled but in colors. I had a Red one but had it removed and silver plated! Too bad, I'm in Toronto and we might have been able to work a great deal! This is one of his current eBay auctions. Give him a try! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3742005747 __________________ Bill Olds Ambassador, Special, Super, Recording, Mendez Bb trumpets, Custom C trumpet/GR Butcher 65.6M Olds Opera & Ambassador A6 Shepherds Crook cornets/Sparx 4B Olds L-12 Flugelhorn/GR Butcher 65.6FL Schilke MII Trumpet/GR Butcher 65.6M If you have an Olds, go to http://www.theoldsregister.com/ and add data

08-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 680	Looks good and the price is tempting. I haven't played one, so I can't give any further advice. Maybe someone will chime in that's played one. Dave __________________ Schilke '60 B1 Selmer Paris -- '57 #20 K-Modified/ '03 Concept TT w/ GR66.8B2.8 '94 Lawler TL cornet w/ Sparx 2B Conn Vintage One flugel - GR66FD www.pitpops.com www.ucm-inc.com Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest

08-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
djm6701 Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richmond Hill (Toronto), Ontario Posts: 176	Bill beat me to the Olds Ambassador suggestion by mere seconds! :wink: The reason I am thinking Ambassador is that you can get one with good valves and get someone to lacquer it cheap. I can imagine that you might get tired of the colour when you get older and maybe you'll regret it if you put too much money into the horn. www.brassandwoodwind.ca has one used for CDN$250. You wouldn't have to pay US exchange. On the other hand, I played a gig this summer with Bruce Cassidy (formerly with Blood, Sweat and Tears) and his Schilke is tricked out in rainbow colours - it took me a minute to figure out what kind of horn he was holding. __________________ Dave M. Richmond Hill (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Kanstul WB1600 1952 L.A. Olds Recording, 1975 L.A. Benge 3x, Yamaha 631 Flugel, Olds Flugel GR 65.6 Mouthpieces

08-15-2004, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	I have an LA Professional Horn in perfect condition in my store See the specs at: http://www.ibowtie.com/TradeIns/LAHornRed.html Solid player. Not maybe as nice Olds Ambassador a Phaeton but certainly a very well built horn at a great price. Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

08-15-2004, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
SkaTrumpet New Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7	is there any possiblity of getting that free shipping deal for Canada..?Probably not.. but it's worth a try.. __________________ www.prettybigplunger.com

08-15-2004, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	If you talking about my horn, I would definitely help a TM member. PM me or send me an email at docfox@ibowtie.com Besides, how could I not be helpful to a fan of Five Iron Frenzy? Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

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