Benchmark Music C Trumpet

kevin_soda · Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:16 pm Post subject: Benchmark Music C Trumpet

I just wanted to tell everyone about my experience with trumpet craftsman, Ron Glynn, and his company, Benchmark Music. I recently purchased one of his hand-made C trumpets and I feel like I took a big risk in doing so. There's almost no information online except for social media. I'd seen his instruments come up for sale in the past and they always looked great but I was saving up for a Schilke S22CHD. It took a lot of conversation with Mr. Glynn before I had the confidence to purchase one of his horns. He crafts almost everything in house from bells and valves to leadpipes and braces; not springs, water keys, or stop screws but he does stamp his own neoprene washers... so that's pretty much everything. Admittedly, his craftsmanship is a HUGE part of what convinced me. There's next to no one doing what he's doing and, for me, it was a good opportunity to invest in craftsmanship.

When the trumpet arrived, it was well packed and shipped without damage. His designs are very unique while still looking like a trumpet and the finger buttons are particularly lovely. It's a very responsive horn with a rich core to the sound, which is even through the scale with no stuffiness above the staff. The slotting is excellent and the valves are quick. I don't fight the horn like I would others.

I had the opportunity yesterday to try it out next to a Bach 2229/25H, Bach Philly, Bach Chicago, and Yamaha NYSIII. My Benchmark outplayed everyone!

It's not easy to take the leap of faith but I definitely made the right choice. I hope this helps anyone looking for more information. Mr. Glynn was honest and incredibly helpful. Check him out if you're in the market.
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Ferg825 · Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:59 pm Post subject:

I follow his social media pages and he lives relatively close to me. He used to be a trumpet maker at Schilke. His instruments look amazing. True craftsmanship. I'll eventually be purchasing one!
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Jerry · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:10 am Post subject:

So these 2 posts made me curious enough to look for Benchmark Music's website. Couldn't find it. (I might be having a tough morning.)

Could either of the posters above help me out and post this guy's website?

Thanks,
Jerry

yourbrass · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:15 am Post subject:

Could it be this:
https://www.facebook.com/Benchmark-Music-Inc-433567033426821/

I don't have a facebook account, and so couldn't verify who it is.
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Ferg825 · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:17 am Post subject:

You can find them on Facebook at "Benchmark Music Inc." and on Instagram at "benchmark_trumpets"
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Jerry · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:17 am Post subject:

Thanks for looking.

I don't have a Facebook account either.

I'll need a good ole WWW Benchmarkmusic or something.

Ferg825, would you let him know that old geezers like me need a website, unless he doesn't want to do business with old geezers.

cgaiii · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:31 am Post subject:

Thanks for posting. Would love to see some pics or hear some clips.
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kevin_soda · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:53 pm Post subject:

There's no website that I know of. I'll try to post a photo if I can get around to it. FWIW, I own s/n 108. I don't know if that's for all trumpets or just C. He also makes piccs and natural trumpets.
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James Becker · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:27 pm Post subject:

For those familiar with trumpets built by the late Paul Jeninga (RIP) will recognize many of Benchmark trumpet parts are made using Paul’s tooling. Nice to see the tradition continues with a new generation.
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kevin_soda · Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:37 pm Post subject:

I don’t understand how to post pictures... if someone can explain it to me, I will try to post
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