upgrading trumpets

mheffernen5 · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 7:52 am Post subject:

I am having a puzzlement with what kind of trumpet to look at. Someone said their Yamaha Allegro third slide popped out in the middle of a concert so I don't know if I want that. Does anyone have any suggestions? If you would like to know what I play now I play a Holton T602 which sounds really sick.

murph66 · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 8:31 am Post subject:

Are you looking for a student, intermediate or pro model? I play a Getzen Eterna Severinsen Model; which was a pro horn when it was first made, but the current model ( Getzen Eterna 900S Classic) which is a remake of the Severinsen is considered an intermediate model due to the advancements in trumpet design. Also, are you wanting a new or used model. The list of good and very good trumpets is almost endless and the only way to determine what you like is to head for a music store and start trying them. I would not buy one without first playing it unless you are familiar with the model. I bought my current Getzen off Ebay, but I had owned the model before and know what to expect. In any case- welcome to the forum and good luck in your search.- Murph
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1920 Vega trumpet
1977 Getzen Eterna Severinsen trumpet
2004 Lawler Model T trumpet
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Schilke 13C4, 12B4, 12A4

camel lips · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Posts: 687

Don't let a little thing like slide popping discourage you from any horn.Its generally a simple fix of flaring the end of the tube and creating a seal around the pipe.About a $5 buck fix.

What price range are you wanting to stay with?

mheffernen5 · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 11:59 am Post subject:

Thank you for your positive feedback. That kind of stuff scares me just thinking it could happen. OK, I tried a Bach Strad probably 37 because our band teacher let some music company bring upgrading instrunments from the student model.

mheffernen5 · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 9:28 am Post subject:

under $1,000