What is the best classical trumpet out there?

Nadelcpa · 06-13-2007, 08:51 PM

So, if money was no object, and I was looking to blow a wad on "the best" classical trumpet - what is it?

Bill Bryant · 06-13-2007, 09:31 PM

European orchestra or American? (or someplace else?)
C or Bb?
Soloist or orchestra or smaller ensemble?
Do you know what others play (if it's for section playing)?

I recently tried Lawler (T), Kanstul (1600, 1503, 1500B, 1500BB), Hub van Laar (B4), and Yamaha (8335LA, 9335NYS) extensively--and stayed with a fifteen year old Bach 37 that for me has a finer sound than any of them. For orchestral playing, if a Bb is appropriate, this 37 with a 1-1/2 C/26 throat is exactly the right tool for the way I like to do the job.

The only thing I know for sure is that price is no indicator of what will work best for you. It's very, very possible to spend $3K or better and not like what you get at all, and it's very, very possible to spend under $2K and find something you won't part with.

wiseone2 · 06-13-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nadelcpa

So, if money was no object, and I was looking to blow a wad on "the best" classical trumpet - what is it?

I would get an Egger, if it's good enough for Niklas Eklund, it's good enough for me.
Let me think about a horn with valves

Wilmer

max3k · 06-14-2007, 07:52 AM

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Richard Oliver · 06-14-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by max3k

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Vulgano Brother · 06-14-2007, 04:01 PM

Stock? Monke Bb rotary, Berliner model.

jackboyko · 06-14-2007, 09:07 PM

If you have the money, Monette, and there is no second place

John P · 06-15-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jackboyko

If you have the money, Monette, and there is no second place

Umm...wha? Tell that to all the musicians out there that don't play Monette and still sound like a million bucks.

J. Landress Brass · 06-15-2007, 07:37 AM

What is the best steak or the best wine, or beer? These are all personal questions. A brass instrument is an extension of one's self, so since there are many great makers out there the best horn for classical is a personal touch. I am personally a fan of the big europen orchestra sound and prefer rotory horns for classical.

wiseone2 · 06-15-2007, 07:42 AM

All trumpets sound alike in the case.
Wilmer

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Bill Bryant New Friend Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 13	Re: What is the best classical trumpet out there? European orchestra or American? (or someplace else?) C or Bb? Soloist or orchestra or smaller ensemble? Do you know what others play (if it's for section playing)? I recently tried Lawler (T), Kanstul (1600, 1503, 1500B, 1500BB), Hub van Laar (B4), and Yamaha (8335LA, 9335NYS) extensively--and stayed with a fifteen year old Bach 37 that for me has a finer sound than any of them. For orchestral playing, if a Bb is appropriate, this 37 with a 1-1/2 C/26 throat is exactly the right tool for the way I like to do the job. The only thing I know for sure is that price is no indicator of what will work best for you. It's very, very possible to spend $3K or better and not like what you get at all, and it's very, very possible to spend under $2K and find something you won't part with.

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