Dealers and prices for Scherzer Piccolos?

Lawler Bb · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 9:21 pm Post subject:

I am in the market for a Scherzer piccolo trumpet (8112) and would like some assistance as to who are the U.S. dealers for these horns, and what are current prices running?

I played an excellent 8112 at Woodwind and Brasswind, and their price was around $2000. I have been told that you can find new Scherzers somewhere in the U.S. for closer to $1500. Can anyone shed some light on this?

The only U.S. dealers I have found thus far are: Woodwind and Brasswind, The Brass Bow, and Rayburn.

Thanks for your help.

If anyone has a great 8112 for sale, let me know!!
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fuzzyjon79 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 9:56 pm Post subject:

Have you tried Dillon Music? http://www.dillonmusic.com or Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center? http://www.wmcworld.com

If you call Washington Music Center, ask for Roger Keiper. He is extremely helpful and they have the lowest prices out of anybody.
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Lawler Bb · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 5:34 pm Post subject:

Dillon Music to my knowledge does not carry the Scherzer line. I did contact Washington Music Center though, and got a quote from them. I would think there has to be a few more Scherzer dealers in the U.S. but I could be wrong.

fuzzyjon79 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 5:36 pm Post subject:

When I was searching for my b flat trumpet, Washington Music Center was the cheapest I ever came across, but I ended up finding my Schilke X3 used from a guy in Wisconsin, so I didn't have to buy a new one.
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brass2002 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 5:37 pm Post subject:

I would sugguest if you plan to buy a new Scherzer, act now. As the Euro is going strong, Scherzer piccolos in Canada (at least in Toronto) has gone up quite a bit, but the price in the US hasn't. Last time I checked, Scherzer at brasswind's website is still at 1825.

Lawler Bb · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 5:42 pm Post subject:

A very good point about the Euro. I was wondering about that myself. My teacher suggested the lower price that I mentioned, but it could be that his idea of the price was before the Euro became a big deal. The model I am looking at is the 8112, which is $2025. That might be a pretty decent price, but I don't know for sure. Rayburn told me they wanted $2995 for the model with sterling leadpipes and bell. Yikes!

I have heard that Scherzer has a little variance in its production somewhat like Bach, but not to that scale. Has anyone else heard this? If so, that means I should really jump on the one that I played.

Thanks for your help and info, keep it coming!
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fuzzyjon79 · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 10:51 pm Post subject:

Hey I found this one piccolo that you might be interested in. It's what woodwind and brasswind calls a "B" stock. It's on there for $1725. Here is the link: http://www.wwbw.com/Item/?itemno=114528
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trumpetquest · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:39 pm Post subject:

I received a great deal and fantastic service (on my Scherzer 8112ST in silver plate) from Donovan...Springfield Music. It is an incredible piccolo trumpet. I tested it against a dozen other piccs (including four Schilke's) and there was simply no comparison.

tpttpttpt · Regular Member Joined: 17 Jun 2003 Posts: 86

I found Scherzer also carried a C piccolo trumpet.
Has anyone played Scherzer C piccolo trumpet?
Does it play better than Bb/A?
Are there any good music for a C piccolo trumpet?

johntpt · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:37 am Post subject:

C piccolos are basically for playing the Brandenburg, and a few of the really high baroque concertos such as Richter, Michael Haydn, etc. It also makes the Krol "Magnificat Variations" a little easier.

JU

johntpt · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:51 am Post subject:

I've never played a Scherzer C piccolo, but I'd like to try one someday. Has anyone ever seen one for sale in the USA?

JU

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tpttpttpt · Regular Member Joined: 17 Jun 2003 Posts: 86

Do you think it is more difficult to play than A/Bb Scherzer? Which MP did you use to play?

Thanks.