Austin Custom Brass

irememberchet · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:41 am Post subject: Austin Custom Brass

I just received my new Edwards X-13 in silver plate through my friends at Austin Custom Brass.

The horn is an absolute delight to play, and I know I am going to love making some sweet music with it, but I want to publicly thank Trent Austin, Josh, and Nate at ACB.

These guys do so much more than sell professional equipment. Trent took the time and effort to talk with me about several of the trumpets I was considering, and gave me his best honest advice on the best equipment for me and the style of music that I play. All of you that know Trent know him as a great player, and as a great guy who is always available for professional advice and consultation. I consider him a real professional in every sense of the word, and a friend.

Hats off to Trent, Josh, and Nate at ACB and the wonderful job they do for all of us in the trumpet playing community. They are truly the TOP OF THE CLASS in brass!
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Dayton · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:32 am Post subject:

Congratulations! Great horn from a great store.

GeorgeB · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:36 am Post subject:

You got that right, Richard. All the horns I own, except the Getzen, came from Trent's operation. Trent is great, though I usually work with Josh, who will do everything he can for his clients. I live in Canada and buying used from a USA dealer take a lot of faith, and that is something I have plenty of in Austin Custom Brass.

Enjoy your new trumpet, Richard. It sounds like a beaut.

George
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1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
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1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet

Tim McGinley · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 3:12 pm Post subject:

Trent and his Team at ACB are BEYOND the real deal. I have said it before and I will say it again. They are not just out to make a sale. They are looking to further assist and educate anyone looking to take the next step in their equipment and playing. The team there cares about the wellness of the musical community, not just the dollar signs. I am a firm supporter of their operation and mission!

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yourbrass · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:00 pm Post subject:

Second to people's props for Trent and crew.

I just got my newest mouthpiece back from replating, as it has my rim cut on it now. It's the MV3CS, which is a little shallower than the 3C copy. Great piece, I think this is what I'll be working with.

Trent's a player, and that makes a huge difference in the functionality of what you get. He knows how good the X-13 is, it's crazy good, IMO.

-Lionel
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Grits Burgh · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:41 pm Post subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ8krw8ilCo

The man's got chops.

Warm regards,
Grits
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irememberchet · Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:06 am Post subject: Austin Custom Brass

Trent is a great player and a truly great guy!

He has put a professional team together at ACB, but as I told Trent, any company's character and culture comes from the man at the top.

I tip my hat to Trent Austin and his great team at ACB!
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Monette MF Prana
1940 Martin Handcraft Committee #3 Large Bore
Yamaha 8335 LA II Bergeron Custom
Yamaha 8340 EM Eric Miyashiro
Schilke Handcraft HC1
Taylor Phatboy Flugelhorn

HERMOKIWI · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 2581

I bought a gold plated Schagerl Killer Queen flugelhorn from Trent and the experience of working with him and his crew was absolutely everything I could have hoped for. Trent, his crew, the shop and the experience were all awesome!
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austincustombrass · Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:33 am Post subject:

Hi everyone, Josh from ACB here! I just wanted to drop a note of thanks to all of you for your support and kind words. I feel incredibly grateful to serve you all and to work for Trent! Thank you thank you! My direct line is 781.816.9664 for anyone reading it who might need it. Thanks and keep on trumpeting!
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tptLad · Regular Member Joined: 03 Jan 2024 Posts: 38

I know this thread has been dead for a couple of years, but I was just wondering if anyone knew how long ACB sales lasted. I'm looking at the ACB Doubler's Flugel (17% off right now!!!), but it costs $$ and I'm a high schooler with a limited budget so it will take me a couple of months to save up for this horn.
Thanks!
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njt · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:16 pm Post subject:

Destructo · Veteran Member Joined: 18 Apr 2022 Posts: 172

Unless you have a discount code, I think the price listed on the website is the "normal" price. I think - but am not 100% sure about this - that they're marked down to $744.99 all the time.

If you're worried, just email the ACB folks and see what they say. Customer service there is usually great.

stuartissimo · Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:45 am Post subject:

They also offer monthly payment plans I think.
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homebilly · Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:16 am Post subject:

lay it away
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Jon Arnold · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 2025

[quote="austincustombrass"]Hi everyone, Josh from ACB here! I just wanted to drop a note of thanks to all of you for your support and kind words. I feel incredibly grateful to serve you all and to work for Trent! Thank you thank you! My direct line is 781.816.9664 for anyone reading it who might need it. Thanks and keep on trumpeting![/quote]

You guys rock! Always first class and a pleasure to deal with!

Destructo · Veteran Member Joined: 18 Apr 2022 Posts: 172

If I lived anywhere within several hours drive, I would be in there every weekend trying horns until they banned me

Jon Arnold · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 2025

cgaiii · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:45 am Post subject:

Dealing with ACB is always a pleasure.
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