The best Trumpet models
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Despot
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I believe the generally accepted "standard" pro instrument is the Bach "Strad". Think it's the market leader. Any pro trumpet player I met seemed to have one. (Also many seem to have a matching "Strad" cornet. Not a great cornet IMHO)
But I'm only a humble euph! I'm sure there's more qualified than me to talk about this!
But I'm only a humble euph! I'm sure there's more qualified than me to talk about this!
carlwoodman
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I would think it depends on what sort of professional gigs he will be doing. Sitting at the back of a symphony orchestra is different from lead trumpet in a big band!tubatu said:
Not sure where your cornet player lives but, if he is close to London, Phil Parker Ltd. would give good advice;
http://www.philparker.co.uk/
David Fisher at John Myatt Ltd. in Hitchin would also been keen to help;
http://www.myatt.co.uk/
Myatts usually have some interesting secondhand stuff too. The list is updated daily;
http://www.myatt.co.uk/SH_BRASS.DOC
Bach Strad trumpets have been the chosen weapon for many years but come in so many different variations it is important to get specialist advice. Recently, I've noticed a make called Stomvi gaining popularity too.
Mike Saville
Member
I think the Bach Strad was the defacto standard 15 years ago, but his has been changing (partly due to the fact that other manufacturers have got thier acts together).
Other maks to consider would be Schilke, Smith-Watkins, Yamaha, Stomvi.
Another shop you might try is the Valve in Warren street, London they have plenty of stock you can try. (I also personally find thier service less condiscending than Parkers!)
Two main things to consider are: budget and the type of playing you will be doing. Apart from that if you like an instrument go for it.
Other maks to consider would be Schilke, Smith-Watkins, Yamaha, Stomvi.
Another shop you might try is the Valve in Warren street, London they have plenty of stock you can try. (I also personally find thier service less condiscending than Parkers!)
Two main things to consider are: budget and the type of playing you will be doing. Apart from that if you like an instrument go for it.
trumpet selection
I would agree that the Bach Strad is a very good choice, however I have had the opportunity to play on a professional trumpet by F.E. Olds. I considered this to be a very good instrument. I'm not sure of the availability of these within UK, as they are US made, but would reccomend investigating them.
Robo
Solo Cornet
I would agree that the Bach Strad is a very good choice, however I have had the opportunity to play on a professional trumpet by F.E. Olds. I considered this to be a very good instrument. I'm not sure of the availability of these within UK, as they are US made, but would reccomend investigating them.
Robo
Solo Cornet
Despot
Member
Keppler said:
Things have obviously changed since I was there last! I only dropped by for valve oil and ended up talking at length to a nice older gentleman that was there. Mind you that was a few years ago.
I then went to Bill Lewington, when it was on Shaftsbury Ave. (?)....talk about attitude.....
If you wanted to try an Olds trumpet, I believe Bill Lewington carries it.
"The Best Trumpet"
I would also look out for good old trumpets such as:
Olds Recording, Olds Super, Olds Special, Conn Connstalation, Conn Victor, Selmer 99, Holton "Maynard Ferguson".
There are some good "older" trumpets out there, to me they have much more soul about them, and the sound is better.....try some of ther old ones... If you want some more help I would be only too pleased to help you.
Regards
Tim Oldroyd
timothyoldroyd@hotmail.com
I would also look out for good old trumpets such as:
Olds Recording, Olds Super, Olds Special, Conn Connstalation, Conn Victor, Selmer 99, Holton "Maynard Ferguson".
There are some good "older" trumpets out there, to me they have much more soul about them, and the sound is better.....try some of ther old ones... If you want some more help I would be only too pleased to help you.
Regards
Tim Oldroyd
timothyoldroyd@hotmail.com
midwalesman
Member
Trumpets
I have always played on Strad's and I think they are very good, free blowing and extremely versitile. I have tried Smith Watkins and I really liked the tone, certainly a contrast to the Strad. If I wanted another trumpet I'm afraid it would still have to be a strad although if it was a Eb/D then it would probably be a Schilke.
I have always played on Strad's and I think they are very good, free blowing and extremely versitile. I have tried Smith Watkins and I really liked the tone, certainly a contrast to the Strad. If I wanted another trumpet I'm afraid it would still have to be a strad although if it was a Eb/D then it would probably be a Schilke.
Mike Saville
Member
Re: "The Best Trumpet"
This is the Holton ST302 MF2 model - very large bore - very good if you're playing lead trumpet in a big band but doesn't help your tuning too much if you're playing straight stuff.
Another good horn in this ilk is the Yamaha Bobby Shew model. Both have reverse lead pipes leading to a large straight bore - gives you a birght sound if that's what you want.
timold said:
This is the Holton ST302 MF2 model - very large bore - very good if you're playing lead trumpet in a big band but doesn't help your tuning too much if you're playing straight stuff.
Another good horn in this ilk is the Yamaha Bobby Shew model. Both have reverse lead pipes leading to a large straight bore - gives you a birght sound if that's what you want.
andywooler
Supporting Member
Selmer Paris
I currently use a Selmer Paris which is without a doubt the best horn I've ever played - works well for both jazz and orchestral work (or maybe I just have a crap sound for both!)
As for the Valve, I had something from them last week that said they are going back to their roots (whatever that was) which may mean trumpets are not their thing anymore.
I currently use a Selmer Paris which is without a doubt the best horn I've ever played - works well for both jazz and orchestral work (or maybe I just have a crap sound for both!)
As for the Valve, I had something from them last week that said they are going back to their roots (whatever that was) which may mean trumpets are not their thing anymore.
Strads...? No!
For a cornet player playing trumpet, you'll want to steer clear of the big stuff, they take some blowing and high reg. tuning is difficult. Have a go on the lighweight ML bore horns, i.e. Yamahas, Schilke, Stomvi, etc. These instruments will give you the agility and response that your used to from a cornet without too much extra effort. Some of the older US trumpets can v. good esp. Olds Recording ( a gem ) / Special / Super, King (silversonic, a cracker ), Getzen (eterna), Conn ( not Constellation, itsa whopper ). The 'Jazz' models are perhaps a bit on the small side, e.g. Yamaha 'Bobby Shew', and give a thin, insubstantial sound.
The Stomvi Elite range has lightweight ML model with reverse lead pipe option which I've tried. I was very suprised by how responsive and agile this horn was, nice and cheap too. It doesn't like to be honked too much, a bit disappointing for big/dance band lead work or 'loud' orchestral stuff, but fantastic for 'light' orch. or quintet/small ens. work. ( The Stomvi Elite D/Eb is an absolute gem. I've got one and it's the mutt's nutts!)
Correction:-
I wish to correct my brother's earlier posting regarding the Holton 'Maynard Ferguson'. Holton have, in the past, produced a few MF designed horns, the 'MF2' only being one of about a dozen. ( He designs a new one when he misses top C, (not that one, octave higher!!)) The latest is the MF8, ST308 and the student version ST550, the bores sizes are coming down a bit now, well he is 75!! Some of the MF Horns have names like 'Admiral' and 'Bluebird', which is nice. I've actually got the MF2, I think my brother was describing my playing in his post, cheeky bastard!!
For a cornet player playing trumpet, you'll want to steer clear of the big stuff, they take some blowing and high reg. tuning is difficult. Have a go on the lighweight ML bore horns, i.e. Yamahas, Schilke, Stomvi, etc. These instruments will give you the agility and response that your used to from a cornet without too much extra effort. Some of the older US trumpets can v. good esp. Olds Recording ( a gem ) / Special / Super, King (silversonic, a cracker ), Getzen (eterna), Conn ( not Constellation, itsa whopper ). The 'Jazz' models are perhaps a bit on the small side, e.g. Yamaha 'Bobby Shew', and give a thin, insubstantial sound.
The Stomvi Elite range has lightweight ML model with reverse lead pipe option which I've tried. I was very suprised by how responsive and agile this horn was, nice and cheap too. It doesn't like to be honked too much, a bit disappointing for big/dance band lead work or 'loud' orchestral stuff, but fantastic for 'light' orch. or quintet/small ens. work. ( The Stomvi Elite D/Eb is an absolute gem. I've got one and it's the mutt's nutts!)
Correction:-
I wish to correct my brother's earlier posting regarding the Holton 'Maynard Ferguson'. Holton have, in the past, produced a few MF designed horns, the 'MF2' only being one of about a dozen. ( He designs a new one when he misses top C, (not that one, octave higher!!)) The latest is the MF8, ST308 and the student version ST550, the bores sizes are coming down a bit now, well he is 75!! Some of the MF Horns have names like 'Admiral' and 'Bluebird', which is nice. I've actually got the MF2, I think my brother was describing my playing in his post, cheeky bastard!!
Mike Saville
Member
bladder said:
Blad, would I do that! The point is that these reverse leadpipes (I know lots of guys that have had them fitted) give you a bigger brighter sound but also do affect your tuning. (usually for the worse :wink: )
andywooler
Supporting Member
Re: Selmer Paris
Now which of the savlilles do we have here - ah yes, it's Jimmy!
Now which of the savlilles do we have here - ah yes, it's Jimmy!
rdouglas1976
New Member
Which trumpet?
I've had a strad for about 10 yrs and it is considered the industry standard, pretty much everybody I have ever met has one. With the noticable exception of one guy who has a "Wedgewood".
I had a go and was absolutely smitten it had fantastic response and seemed a lot more open than the strad. If I had the money I would buy one.
As other ppl have said it depends what you want from it but I wouldnt of thought you should go for anything bigger than an ML
I've had a strad for about 10 yrs and it is considered the industry standard, pretty much everybody I have ever met has one. With the noticable exception of one guy who has a "Wedgewood".
I had a go and was absolutely smitten it had fantastic response and seemed a lot more open than the strad. If I had the money I would buy one.
As other ppl have said it depends what you want from it but I wouldnt of thought you should go for anything bigger than an ML
