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HaveTrumpetWillTravel Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: East Asia
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:06 am Post subject: Getzen 900DLX (again) |
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One of these is for sale locally and I'm looking at it pretty hard. I honestly don't need another trumpet and maybe shouldn't buy another one, but the price is good, it comes with what looks like a cool case (this seems to be a black double case) and also has some nice extras. It's selling for <$1500 and is less than a year old.
My main reasons to get it are:
-It has some features I haven't had (the valve casing, the copper bell) and some I've liked on other trumpets (silver leadpipe)
-My son loves engravings and I really like the design; it might be for him (he currently plays a 506 carolbrass and a reconditioned Bach 72).
-I've never owned a Getzen.
I guess I'm curious:
-Is there anyone who's been playing this as their main instrument for a while now and what do you make of it?
-What would it give me beyond the Bach 37 and similar profile instruments I already have?
-Any thoughts on the copper bell? I have gold or red brass bells but have never had a copper bell.
Grateful for any thoughts! |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9028 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:18 am Post subject: |
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Beautiful axe and great sounding. For me, I'd get it for all-purpose playing and particularly for combo jazz.
p.s. If you have to ask whether or not you need something, you don't. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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Croquethed Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2013 Posts: 614 Location: Oakville, CT
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:20 am Post subject: |
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I was looking at them when they came out but didn't need to spend that much on a second horn with a design so close to my Eterna Classic. I did find an old Super Deluxe Tone Balanced copper bell for $300 so I bought that. Obviously not in the same league but it scratched the copper bell itch.
Beautiful warm tone, even above the staff. Best way I can describe it is like melted chocolate.
If the $$ isn't a problem, get it. |
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 2041 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | -Is there anyone who's been playing this as their main instrument for a while now and what do you make of it?
-What would it give me beyond the Bach 37 and similar profile instruments I already have?
-Any thoughts on the copper bell? I have gold or red brass bells but have never had a copper bell. |
I've been playing and performing with my 900DLX for almost four years. Terrific horn. Bright but not strident, excellent projection....
Compared to a Bach 18037 with a 25 leadpipe -- a horn I am very fond of -- I'd say you get a brighter, more focused sound, more defined slots, and a bit more responsiveness. Edit: Forgot to mention a tighter blow. Of course, you also get the fabulous Getzen valve block.
The copper bell offer a different character than a yellow brass bell. In this case, I'd say you get something brighter and livelier. Copper also has a reputation for denting more easily, and I do have one tiny mute ping, but I've otherwise had no issue over the course of many hundred mute changes and on/off trumpet stands. |
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spitvalve Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Mar 2002 Posts: 2158 Location: Little Elm, TX
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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I love Getzens. This one is first on my wish list. _________________ Bryan Fields
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1991 Bach LR180 ML 37S
1999 Getzen Eterna 700S
1977 Getzen Eterna 895S Flugelhorn
1969 Getzen Capri cornet
1995 UMI Benge 4PSP piccolo trumpet
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Brent Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 1099 Location: St. Paul, MN
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:01 pm Post subject: Getzen |
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I've heard varying things on the sound of the copper bell. There's thought that it gives one a darker sound, but I've heard from others just the opposite. _________________ Brent |
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HaveTrumpetWillTravel Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: East Asia
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone! I bought it. It's my first Getzen but probably won't be my last. I've also been curious about the copper bell and I can't say yet how it if it is brighter or darker or projects more or less.
I feel really grateful to have gotten it and it came with two nice mutes and 5 mouthpieces as well as several Hetman oils. The case is also very cool. It's a solid lightweight case that can hold either two trumpets or a trumpet and a bunch of other stuff. It probably will become my travel case. |
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