Zeroseries

Hi

i have 2 instruments within my possesion

in 1 hand i have an old Besson Stratford Trumpet that was made in england in the late 50's
Serial # 285309

in the other is a Getzen Tone Balanced Super Deluxe Trumpet (it looks like its armor plated) also roughly late 50's to 63 or so....
Serial # 42062


i need to know which is the better instrument? i like them both...im trying to decide which one to play on
please let me know what you guys think is best
i prefer a dark tone

Brett Getzen

You could have 100 responses to this post and each one will be a bit different. The best thing to do to decide which is best is play them side by side. That same is true for any new horn. I can give all the sales pitches I want, but if the blow of the horn isn't right for you my words are meaningless.

Brett Getzen

wiseone2

I would go with the one that embodies what I am looking for.
You, the player, know more than any one else how the horn feels and sounds.
Trust yourself
Wilmer

rowuk

Go into a big room or concert hall with somebody whose ears that you trust. Have them listen without knowing which one that you are playing. They should describe what they hear - it could be different than what you think is happening.