What is a good cheap pocket trumpet?

cobragamer · 03-07-2008, 07:55 AM

Are there any really good pocket trumpets out worth buying? I know amati I think makes a decent one for a good price. But are guys happy with any pockets that you got recently. Maybe a pocket trumpet is not even worth buying

bigtiny · 03-07-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cobragamer

Are there any really good pocket trumpets out worth buying? I know amati I think makes a decent one for a good price. But are guys happy with any pockets that you got recently. Maybe a pocket trumpet is not even worth buying

Well, this is a difficult question, because there's no standard for 'good'. Personally, I would avoid all of the low-cost pocket trumpets. I had an Amati years ago and it was like a piece of rock....just played horribly.

In choosing a pocket trumpet, the criteria really shouldn't be any diffierent than choosing any other horn. I once owned a Kanstul pocket trumpet that was an excellent horn. I seem to remember it costing me around $1200. I know Benge makes a pocket trumpet as do other manufacturers.

bigtiny

MrClean · 03-07-2008, 11:32 AM

http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/f139...pet-36583.html (whats the best pocket trumpet?)

NYTC · 03-07-2008, 11:46 AM

Pocket Max by Colin Music.
Here's their link: The Pocket Max
really good little horn

Adam Smith · 03-07-2008, 12:54 PM

Phaeton just came out with a pocket trumpet. I got to play it at a trumpet festival recently. I was very impressed! It played nicely and the guy said it was around $500. Here is the only place I could find them online.
http://www.pjlamusic.com/phaeton.html
It says the retail price is 800 but the actual price is always lower than that.

Debacler · 03-07-2008, 07:21 PM

The Phaeton is listed on Dillon's website, though there is no picture. They sell it for $600 in laquer and $650 in silver plate. I have toyed with the idea of purchasing a pocket trumpet myself as I could put it to use and gain some practice time. I have considered the pocket max but am curious about the Phaeton.

forrest · 03-07-2008, 11:30 PM

I bought one (a Jupiter in silverplate) but then realized a cornet didn't take up much more room in the car and sounded MUCH better.

I sold the pocket and now keep an inexpensive cornet in the car and for when I travel.

JustinSmith · 03-08-2008, 02:28 AM

I second the Pocket Max. It was the best pocket trumpet i have played.

I think Mark Van Cleave has a pocket trumpet now as well.

B15M · 03-08-2008, 07:21 AM

I have one that says Max or maybe Vax on the bell. I paid $800.00 from Rayburn in Boston. I bought it because they said it was the best of the pocket trumpets and it might be.

It doesn't play very good!

rowuk · 03-08-2008, 08:38 AM

I have a €200 pocket trumpet with the brand name "Arnold&Sons". It is of chinese manufacture and is "good enough". I do not perform with it, it goes into the suitcase on business trips. It is in tune, mechanically sound, easy to play and the sound is OK. Most important, my SilentBrass fits inside so practicing in the hotel works! I picked it out of 5 or 6 that were in stock. There were a couple of real dogs in the lot.
Play before you pay!

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NYTC Forte User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 1,062	Re: What is a good cheap pocket trumpet? Pocket Max by Colin Music. Here's their link: The Pocket Max really good little horn __________________ www.NewYorkTrumpetCompany.com Stage 1 Trumpets

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Adam Smith Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MTSU Posts: 196	Re: What is a good cheap pocket trumpet? Phaeton just came out with a pocket trumpet. I got to play it at a trumpet festival recently. I was very impressed! It played nicely and the guy said it was around $500. Here is the only place I could find them online. http://www.pjlamusic.com/phaeton.html It says the retail price is 800 but the actual price is always lower than that.

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Debacler Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ripley, WV Posts: 110	Re: What is a good cheap pocket trumpet? The Phaeton is listed on Dillon's website, though there is no picture. They sell it for $600 in laquer and $650 in silver plate. I have toyed with the idea of purchasing a pocket trumpet myself as I could put it to use and gain some practice time. I have considered the pocket max but am curious about the Phaeton.

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