Getting a NEW trumpet...

[Mild_child]

Hi, I've been playing trumpet for 3 years and I've been always using my school's trumpet but I think now, I want to own my own new trumpet. What brands would you think I should look for, and I'm looking for something under 1000$ and I want something bigger then the usual 7C mouthpieces...what comes after that?

[ThricePudding]

If i were you, I'd try to get a used Yamaha Allegro (probably around 800-1000 used), instead of a brand new one. i love those trumpets. After a 7C is a 5C, but you might want to try a 3C also. I can play higher and with better tone on my 3C than on my 7.

[Zappa]

After three years, a 5 or a 3c would probably be appropriate. Your band director would probably like it if you get a Bach Stradavarius. I got mine used for about $900. Don't bother with intermediate models, would be my advice.

[StrangelyBrewed13]

If you're serious about trumpet I highly suggest you get a Bach Stradivarius model 37. I got mine new for 1300 dollars, but you could probably get one used for 800-900 dollars. Then move up to a 5c mouthpiece (move mouthpieces in steps).

[Zappa]

Then move up to a 5c mouthpiece (move mouthpieces in steps).

It's always been my philosophy, and the advice I've gotten from the trumpet prof. at the local university that has given me some lessons, that you should use the mouthpiece that feels most comfortable exclusively. There's no reason to assume that playing a smaller mouthpiece is "better." People's mouths are different, and their muscles develop at different rates.

[ThricePudding]

It's always been my philosophy, and the advice I've gotten from the trumpet prof. at the local university that has given me some lessons, that you should use the mouthpiece that feels most comfortable exclusively. There's no reason to assume that playing a smaller mouthpiece is "better." People's mouths are different, and their muscles develop at different rates.

it does however build up your muscles using a bigger mouthpiece

[drumm3r27]

I would go to a local store and try out different trumpets. A very good budget trumpet you should look into would be the Giardinelli. The professional model is about $750 I think. This is a very good trumpet, I have the $400 GTR512. I know of professional players who are interesting in this instrument, because it is good for the price. I would also look at Bach Strads, yes, but don'y just think that the Strads are the best kind of trumpet. I'm not sure, but the I've heard that the Strads vary some between models. I would also look at the Getzen Eternas, my friend has one and they are nice, very good valves. As for the mouthpiece, you probably want to move to a slightly larger size, like a 5C. There are many types of mouthpieces, but the problem is that local stores just don't carry a variety, so you can't try them out. You should problably just go with what your director recommends. He probably recommends go to a 7C to 5C to 3C. Good luck with finding a trumpet. A key thing to remember in buying musicial equipment is that in most cases you usually get what you pay for. There are rare cases that there are exceptions, because of all the work that goes into making the good instruments. This is why I mentioned the Giardinelli horns, they are very good for the price. They are an exception. Also, don't get a Yamaha horn, they aren't good for the price. Yamaha may be good at making other things, but trumpets they can't make at the quality of the other trusted companies as Bach, Conn, Getzen, etc. I hope this little bit of information helped. I would research, and ask for recommendations from your band director and/or private instructor, if you have one.

[gotheadbanger 642]

3 years? Well, if it's your first one, I'd recomend a Giardinelli professional or advanced trumpet.

[Dishul156]

Yeah i agree with all of u guys the 5C is a good one to move to but the Bach is good. Trying tthe out is not bad either if ur store will let you. Well you know it kinda all deoends on you your embourche.

[Biz]

Yeah, with mouthpieces you can't just really have someone tell you what to get. You need to go to a music store with mouthpieces then you try them out till you find the one you like for what you are doing.
-Biz

[seibel88]

Bach Stradavarius is definitely a nice trumpet, but it also comes with a big price tag. My suggestion would be to go to a music store, try out a couple trumpets to get an idea, and while you're there try out 5C and 3C mouthpieces.

[trumpeter]

I got my Strad. used on ebay for 700, I would talk to your band director and/or private lesson teacher, they have connections.