Decentplayer

Does anyone own a Van cleave trumpet, or a Van cleave pocket trumpet?? I'm really interested in their pocket trumpet and if anyone has one or knows of them, can you tell me if they're any good. TY

Bill McCloskey

There has been quite a bit of discussion on these horns on trumpet herald. I would carefully research these horns and Van Cleave's business practices before investing money.

Stan Harrison

I tried an MV1, MV2, and MV3 at Dillon Music in Woodbridge N.J. I liked the MV2. It played nicely. I wouldn't replace my Schilke B1 with one, but they're relatively inexpensive so I feel that they are good horns for the money.

Bear

I'm still waiting for the CD I purchased from him over two years ago... He took the check, but no CD yet, no replies to inquires, etc.

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Adam Smith

I got to play one of their Bb's, c's, pocket, and flugel just this weekend. They were ok. I would play one first before you bought. I did get to play a phaeton pocket trumpet that they just came out with as well. It was actually quite nice, and I believe relatively inexpensive.

Phil Rinaldi

My name is Phil Rinaldi. I live about 15 miles outside of New York City in Garwood, New Jersey

I play the MV2 with a very open leadpipe.

There are many things I love about my horn:

1- I think the design is hip. Very simple, but hip.
2- It's center and resonance are better than any horn I have ever played.
3- High G actually slots. (This is due to the bell design.)
4- It is very in tune.
5- It is very even in all registers.
6- I can take it from p to fffff and the sound will not distort.

You can check out all of the details about the horns here:

Van Cleave Professional Trumpets

The horns can only be purchased through dealers. Our "flagship" dealer is Dillon Music in Woodbridge, NJ. The horns can be seen online:

http://www.dillonmusic.com

or at their store. (They usually have a complete set).

My brief overview:

MV1- Great all around horn. Similiar to a Bach 37.
MV1L- Great lead or concert band horn.
MV2- Has the most decibals and can make a great lead horn in the right person's hands.
MV2L- The most popular lead horn.
MV3- Great resonance, but room for more nuance. Jazz horn.
MV4- Symphonic horn.
MVPR- Fun little pocket trumpet.
MVC1- Very popular C Trumpet. Has a very dark sound. Sold out of these at ITG.
MVF1- Standard Flugel but with two venturi. One is the classic flugel, and the other is tapered like a trumpet. Brighter, but makes for an easier switch.

Anyway...if anyone has any questions; feel free to E-Mail me at phil@philrinaldi.com or post here.

If anyone is in the area, I would be happy to show you the horns I have at home or meet you at Dillon Music to help you out.

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Phil Rinaldi

Trumpet Player in the New York City Area
Owner; Rinaldi Entertainment, L.L.C.
Artist Representative; Van Cleave Trumpets, L.L.C.

Bill McCloskey

Make sure you call ahead to Dillon's. I was there about 2 months ago to look at the Van Cleave pocket trumpets and they were out of stock at that particular time.

casterja

Hello All,

I am returning to the trumpet after a 35 year absence. It is truly a job trying to get back what I once had. I just purchased a Van Cleave trumpet from a pawn shop but it has no markings other than Van Cleave stamped on the leadpipe. It's serial # 1000.

I've done a bit of research and it looks from all the pics I've seen to be a MV4. It's a gold and silver horn. How can I determine what model I actually have?

Thanks in advance,

Casterja

Equipment:
Getzen 700 Eterna II
Van Cleve MV4 ????

Phil Rinaldi

This horn is an MV1; sort of.
It is a student prototype with a two piece version of the bell and sold to a college in South Carolina.
It has a very open leadpipe.
It really is a great horn; especially for the money.
If you need anything else, feel free to E-Mail me.

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Phil Rinaldi

Trumpet Player in the New York City Area
Owner; Rinaldi Entertainment, L.L.C.
Artist Representative; Van Cleave Trumpets, L.L.C.

rowuk

Phil,
can you ask Mark about what happened to Bears CD? 2 years and not answering E'mails is not good news - even if the axe is OK.

Robin

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