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uglylips Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:17 pm Post subject: 2020 Best Custom Trumpet Builders |
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A lot has changed over the past several years and I haven't kept up with who's still in business and building custom trumpets. I know Kanstul went out of business and Paul Jeninga passed away sometime ago. Schilke and Blackburn are still making fine trumpets. Their instruments are not totally custom builds though.
Who do symphonic trumpet players go to when they need a custom trumpet built from the ground up? |
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:22 am Post subject: |
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Not sure if either meets the definition of being "totally custom," but Ken Larson and Fred Powell come to mind. Both make fine horns. |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:34 am Post subject: |
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https://www.mgtrumpets.com/ _________________ Jim Hatfield
"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus
2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
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theslawdawg Heavyweight Member
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delano Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:37 am Post subject: |
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jhatpro wrote: | https://www.mgtrumpets.com/ |
Same |
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James Becker Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Why not, I’ll throw my hat in the ring.
We’ve built one off trumpets from orchestral to our commercial Studio Classic https://www.google.com/amp/s/osmun.com/amp/osmun-studio-classic-bb-trumpet/
And of course, our double shepherds crook https://www.google.com/amp/s/osmun.com/amp/osmun-corumpet/
In addition to precision valve alignment, whenever possible to do fine tuning in person, customers can select their choice of leadpipe and tuning slide, critical placement of braces, finger hook, rings or saddles, even water key style or none at all. Choice from an array of finishes too. _________________ James Becker
Brass Repair Specialist Since 1977
Osmun Music Inc.
77 Powdermill Road Rt.62
Acton, MA 01720
www.osmun.com
Our workshop is as close as your nearest UPS store https://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US |
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Irving Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:47 am Post subject: |
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I would suggest not ever ordering a one off custom horn. Why? Simply because you might not like it, and then either be stuck with it, or have to have the maker keep modifying it, which he would do up to a point. If you like a model that a small shop makes, get that one. Play it for a while, and then modify it if it is necessary. If you buy a stock model, you should be able to play it for a couple of weeks, and then return it if you don't like it. If you get a one off model, which will likely be a variant of a stock model, you might be up schitt's creek if you don't like it. You might think you know what you would like, but it might not turn out that way. |
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Subtropical and Subpar Heavyweight Member
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I gotta ask: what is the benefit of having no water keys? And on a completely unrelated note, did Osmun used to be in Belmont, Massachusetts? _________________ 1932 King Silvertone cornet
1936 King Liberty No. 2 trumpet
1958 Reynolds Contempora 44-M "Renascence" C
1962 Reynolds Argenta LB trumpet
1965 Conn 38A
1995 Bach LR18072
2003 Kanstul 991
2011 Schilke P5-4 B/G
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Wrms Veteran Member
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I love my Thane performance series trpt!👍
https://thanetrumpets.com/bbtrumpets _________________ A bunch of trumpets
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A bunch of cornets |
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James Becker Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Subtropical and Subpar wrote: | I gotta ask: what is the benefit of having no water keys? And on a completely unrelated note, did Osmun used to be in Belmont, Massachusetts? |
No water key is a feature preferred by none other than John Faddis. See link
https://www.schilkemusic.com/bb-trumpets/hd-series/s43hdl-f/
And yes, Osmun was in Belmont, Massachusetts. On Common Street near the corner of Trapelo Road, moving to Arlington Heights in 1996. _________________ James Becker
Brass Repair Specialist Since 1977
Osmun Music Inc.
77 Powdermill Road Rt.62
Acton, MA 01720
www.osmun.com
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uglylips Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Great responses! Thanks everyone and keep them coming.
Last edited by uglylips on Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Subtropical and Subpar Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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James Becker wrote: | Subtropical and Subpar wrote: | I gotta ask: what is the benefit of having no water keys? And on a completely unrelated note, did Osmun used to be in Belmont, Massachusetts? |
No water key is a feature preferred by none other than John Faddis. See link
https://www.schilkemusic.com/bb-trumpets/hd-series/s43hdl-f/
And yes, Osmun was in Belmont, Massachusetts. On Common Street near the corner of Trapelo Road, moving to Arlington Heights in 1996. |
Seems no water keys would force one to be very diligent in the regular cleaning and maintenance of their horn, anyways.
Ah, it was Osmun! I bought my Bach 180 72 bell in Belmont in the mid 90s. Thanks for connecting that thread. I may have to get it blueprinted one of these days _________________ 1932 King Silvertone cornet
1936 King Liberty No. 2 trumpet
1958 Reynolds Contempora 44-M "Renascence" C
1962 Reynolds Argenta LB trumpet
1965 Conn 38A
1995 Bach LR18072
2003 Kanstul 991
2011 Schilke P5-4 B/G
2021 Manchester Brass flugel |
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