Pizazzman Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Does anyone know where to find deals on good trumpets new/used? Also, what are some good trumpets I should keep an eye out for? I'm new to trumpet and am only using a yamaha student model right now, so I need some advice on what to look for. By the way, still loving that asymmetric mouthpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamoline Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 look up woodwind brasswind. I dunno what their website address is but I'm sure you can find it pretty easily. it's hard to beat their prices. if you just wanna learn how to play trumpet, I'd say stick with what you got. If you plan on doing this for the long run though, I recommend strads. It's the instrument of choice for most pro and advanced trumpet players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalijah Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Get a Bach Stradivarius, Oh you mean price cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamoline Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 WHOA! hahahaha.. I know you're not saying strads are cheap quality wise either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalijah Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Yes, I am suggesting that. First of all, most of the PRO players I know do NOT play Bach, afew do but not most. I think they are overpriced. They are trumpets for the masses. I have not played one Bach that I like. The only one that was good was an Old Mt Vernon, and it was bad above high C. The best horns I have played under $2000 are Callicchio (my fave, I own one) and Callet. Also Schilke, and some Yamaha Pro horns. There are some moderately priced horns with good sound and features. There is nothing wrong with the Yamaha student horn for learning. If it had a 1st valve slide hook, I would honestly prefer it over a Bach if I had to choose. I was teaching a lesson to a student with a brand new Bach Strad. We traded horns for a few minutes. I could not wait to get mine back. Sorry if I offended you Bach fans but for me, playing is believing, and don't flame me till you have played something better in comparison. Thats my opinion, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalijah Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I own one but can't spell it, Calicchio! Awesome horn however you spell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalijah Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Calicchio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsodam Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 Cheap horn story.... One of my friends was looking for a cheap baritone to buy so he could practice...he played baritone but only owned a trumpet at home, and trumpet was his primary instrument. Well he got on ebay and found a bunch of baritones for $75. Good deal? For what he was doing I guess. The only problem was that the baritones were made by an Indian company in a factory in India. The baritone was $75. The shipping was almost $600. Needless to say he still needs a baritone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mafields627 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 go to www.trumpetherald.com and check their marketplace. I bought a great C trumpet off of there. A Bach 239 25R in excellent condition for only $1000. Lots to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 (edited) Yeah i own a calicchio, they are b i t c h i n horns. I own one too that is in just awesome condition that was made by Dominick himself. Everyone that has played it has said that it plays way better than even the usual calicchio trumpet, it has alot more response to it and has a great sound. It is truly a gem and i would never sell that horn, you see some homless bum on the street wailin away with it before you'd see it in a pawnshop or used music store. So if you can try to find an older one, they may have more "pizzaz" to them, the new ones are just awesome as well.Plus i believe there is a year waiting list too for new ones too. Edited December 24, 2002 by Blaringbrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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