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howardjb98 Regular Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:02 pm Post subject: The search begins... |
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Hi all! I live in an area where there are ZERO trumpet shops and I have no friends that play trumpet. So, when I buy one (I'll get to that in a sec), I won't be able to try it first. So, here is what I am looking for. I am looking for a medium or medium large bore (would consider other bores too though) that has some resistance and doesn't require as much air and effort as my current horn that has literally zero resistance and takes an air compressor to fill up. Bright or dark doesn't really matter to me, as I play in lots of settings where blending with other trumpets doesn't matter and the style of music we play isn't really dependent on dark or bright. Slotting is something I am not sure of yet, but I definitely prefer something responsive. My price range is 1500ish dollars and below. What are your suggestions, new or old, doesn't matter? Thanks in advance! |
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Comeback Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Lots of horns will meet your requirements, and there are probably hundreds of similar threads here on TH. For the money you want to spend, though, a new Getzen Eterna Classic comes to my mind immediately. This horn closely conforms to the specifications of the vintage Getzen Eterna Severinsens that were built in the 1960s-70s, which have pretty good reputations. I play an old Severinsen and have had an Eterna Classic - tough to go wrong with one of them. It does occur to me that a new Classic now costs somewhere in the low $2000s, time flies...
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jaysonr Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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What are you playing now?
The Jupiter XO 1600i could be a good option for you. Although it is a "M" bore, it isn't exactly a "tight" horn by any means, but everyone has different opinions of what that means.
Also a Yamaha 8310z is worth a look as is a Bach M with a 38 bell or a Schilke S42 or B6, if you can find one in your price-range. _________________ Isaiah 40:8
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qcm Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Another medium bore horn to consider, is the Bobby Shew model by Yamaha.
New, they're going for around $2,312.
So if you can find a used one, it may be in your price range.
Good luck!
-Dave _________________ Dave Edwards
Kanstuls, LA Benges and a Selmer picc. |
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howardjb98 Regular Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the recommendations! On the shew model, how does the step bore feel compared to a regular bore? |
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feedback@stomvi-usa Veteran Member
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khedger Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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www.austincustombrass.com
(I don't work there. I get nothing for referrals or anything like that. Trent is just a really good, straight forward guy. A great player and he knows A LOT about horns. If anybody can help you, he can!) |
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razeontherock Heavyweight Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: The land of GR and Getzen
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: The search begins... |
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howardjb98 wrote: | Hi all! I live in an area where there are ZERO trumpet shops and I have no friends that play trumpet. So, when I buy one (I'll get to that in a sec), I won't be able to try it first. So, here is what I am looking for. I am looking for a medium or medium large bore (would consider other bores too though) that has some resistance and doesn't require as much air and effort as my current horn that has literally zero resistance and takes an air compressor to fill up. Bright or dark doesn't really matter to me, as I play in lots of settings where blending with other trumpets doesn't matter and the style of music we play isn't really dependent on dark or bright. Slotting is something I am not sure of yet, but I definitely prefer something responsive. My price range is 1500ish dollars and below. What are your suggestions, new or old, doesn't matter? Thanks in advance! |
What are you playing now that's too open for you? |
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TKSop Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Can you not get yourself somewhere to try some horns?
I'd rather have $1500 to spend on a horn I could play in advance than $1800 to buy blind...
And it's unlikely to cost you $300 in travel surely?
No matter how much of a pain it is, your peace of mind is worth it...
And you'll have a horn you chose to suit you, not TH's (at best) half informed guesstimates. |
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Louise Finch Heavyweight Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2012 Posts: 5467 Location: Suffolk, England
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 1:26 am Post subject: Re: The search begins... |
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razeontherock wrote: | howardjb98 wrote: | Hi all! I live in an area where there are ZERO trumpet shops and I have no friends that play trumpet. So, when I buy one (I'll get to that in a sec), I won't be able to try it first. So, here is what I am looking for. I am looking for a medium or medium large bore (would consider other bores too though) that has some resistance and doesn't require as much air and effort as my current horn that has literally zero resistance and takes an air compressor to fill up. Bright or dark doesn't really matter to me, as I play in lots of settings where blending with other trumpets doesn't matter and the style of music we play isn't really dependent on dark or bright. Slotting is something I am not sure of yet, but I definitely prefer something responsive. My price range is 1500ish dollars and below. What are your suggestions, new or old, doesn't matter? Thanks in advance! |
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Hi razeontherock
This is what I was thinking. If howardjb98 has a really open trumpet, then something middle of the road like a Bach 37 or Yamaha Xeno may be what he is looking for.
All the best
Lou _________________ Trumpets:
Yamaha 8335 Xeno II
Bach Strad 180ML/37
B&H Oxford
Kanstul F Besson C
Yamaha D and D/Eb
- James R New Custom 3Cs
Flugel:
Bach Strad 183 - Bach 3CFL
Cornets:
Yamaha Neo + Xeno
Bach Strad 184ML
B&H Imperial
- Kanstul Custom 3Cs |
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howardjb98 Regular Member
Joined: 21 Apr 2018 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 4:53 am Post subject: |
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Thank you all for your replies! I think I found a good deal on a 74 strad 37, and from what I've read, the early 70s were good years for the strad. I think that is the way I will go. Thanks! |
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