Which horn to buy?

verve · New Member Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Estonia

I'm currently thinking about a new horn, so maybe someone can help me to make the right decision.
I'm playing in a university big band the lead and also in a symphonic wind orchestra the 1st trumpet - so it would be good to get a suitable horn for both - classical and jazz.
Also, as I'm not a professional trumpet player, I want to keep it under 1000 USD. I've been thinking about a Veril Regium (ET9071), but is there anything else out there??

Verve

camelbrass · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 6:52 am Post subject:

Hi there,

I'm not sure what's available in Estonia but I'll bet somebody has a Yamaha dealership..I think you'll find them generally better than Weril trumpets. If you can then my suggestion would be a 6335 model. Very solid all round horn...and because they're well under US$1000 in the States even given import duty and shipping you should be able to manage.

Hope this helps.

Trevor

jhatpro · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:11 am Post subject:

I agree. The 6335 is the model played by Alan Chez of the Letterman Show band before he switched to a Wild Thing. I have a 6335 and it's great for both jazz and classical.
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fuzzyjon79 · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:34 am Post subject:

I'll give a 3rd recommendation for the Yamaha heavywalls. You could also try the new Xeno's. They are very good horns and would fit the bill for an excellent all around horn.
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trumpetmike · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 8:49 am Post subject:

If you can get a Yamaha for the right price - I would recommened them without hesitation.

Don't know much about the Weril range - have tried their student line and was very impressed, especially for the price. Not as impressive as the Yamahas, but much cheaper.

Have you thought about any other options - B&S for example. Another very impressive make for the money.

Martin · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:13 pm Post subject:

I have a Weril Excalibur flugelhorn, and it´s an excellent horn, especially for the money.
Don´t know about their trumpets, though.

Yamahas are great, and the B&S Challenger line is fantastic. Both are much cheaper here in Europe than comparable instruments from the US.

If you can wait until Estonia joins the EU next year, B&S horns will be even more affordable...
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verve · New Member Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Estonia

OK, lot of thanks to everyone! As someone already pointed out, there aren't too many horns in the shops, so it's not possible to try them here, so I just wanted to get as many opinions as possible before I get to Sweden or Finland next time.
Again - thanks everyone!

Verve

oneeyedhobbit · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:31 pm Post subject:

Don't know if they have Vintage 1s, but they'd be worth trying if they are in your price range-though they may be a bit pricy. I'm not sure what's available in Europe, a lot of models have intrigued me though-the Galileo for instance.

_gmdean · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 1:42 am Post subject:

If they are available in Sweeden/Finland I'd try out the Stomvi horns as well. They should be in your price range and and the one's I've played have been very good.
Mark