Alright... i need to get a new trumpet. Currently i have a king tempo 600. I want to get an instrument that will last long and has a good tone without paying more than 1500 bucks. Can you guys plz help me out? Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

Hey im not sure if this is what your looking for but I bought mine off ebay. It was a used bach. only cost me 300. Be leery of buyin off ebay make sure it is a name brand you have heard of and it is in good condition. good luck

Find a model of YAMAHA you like...maybe an 8310Z or a XENO..8335..

they are great..

you wont be dissapponited...

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I don't know a whole lot about trumpet makes. However, I saved about 800 bucks on my new trombone by checking local classifieds.

Hope that helped. Money wise, anyway.

If you are still in the market for a better trumpet I have a Bach Strad I can sell for about $1500. In excellent condition. A 180/43 ML bore in silver plate.

Let me know if you would like some pics if you are interested.

Jack

Try (I mean actually play one) the Giardinelli GTR 812 Pro Series trumpet before spending a lot of money on a Bach,Schilke,Yamaha,etc.The Giardinelli horn has a very focused tone that projects very well.It has a dark,rich and VERY WARM sound.It is very well made in the Czech Republic and has hand lapped stainless steel valves.I played a Bach Stradivarius 180-72S and a Martin Imperial.This horn sounds better than either of those and better than most horns I've heard that cost over $2500.00.I believe this to be the best bargain in a professional trumpet on the market.It has a dark tone like the Martin Commitee trumpet but sounds a lot warmer.Imagine that!

The trouble is of course no one knows the sound YOU want...

and..

there is lods of choice which is both a good and a bad thing.

This is where buying off the internet doesnt work as well as going to a well stocked shop and trying as many as you can in a sensible manner without blowing your lip into meltdown ...

There are SO many good horns these days....hopefully this is a fun thing...and not to annoying or stressful... : )))

best regards -- Roddy o-iii<O

thanks everyone, but i think im gonna stick with my king for now. i had some work done to it, and it plays as good as new now. thanks again for all the info.

those kings are GREAT ! ---I love em..great tone...enjoy..

Roddy o-iii<O

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