Tips for Consumers :

• Bore:

  • Many instrumentalists prefer to use a bore that is 0.458” to 0.460”.

  • The larger to bore the more power you can play with but it also means that it requires more effort.

  • If you are a beginner musician, it is better to use a smaller bore, to begin with as it is easier to play and still has a good tone.

• Mouthpipe:

  • The mouthpipe is also known as the leadpipe.

  • The mouthpipe is used to connect the mouthpiece to the main tuning slide.

  • Instrumentalists prefer to use a mouthpipe made of red brass rather than yellow brass or sterling silver as it is less likely to rust and corrode.

• Valves:

  • Valves or valve pistons can be made from:

    • Nickel plated pistons

      • Better used for students as they are hard, durable and easier to clean.

    • Monel pistons

      • They require more cleaning and lubrication but take longer to rust and corrode.

    • Steel pistons

      • Good make and most found in professional and intermediate horns.

• Bell:

  • Bells are made from different materials that have different materials:

    • Yellow Brass Bell:

      • This is the most common type of material and is mostly used for students.

    • Rose Brass Bell:

      • This is also a common type of finish.

      • Gives the horn a warmer and darker quality to its sound.

    • Silver Bell:

      • This type of finish is less common and are usually only find in beginners horns.

    • Nickel Plated Bell:

      • This was a once common bell but is seldom seen nowadays.

• • Bells can all be made differently which impacts the sound:

    • One Piece Bells:

      • This bell is considered to be a higher grade of quality when it comes to tone.

      • It is often hand made with smiths hammering the bell onto a mold.

• • • Two Piece Bells:

      • This is like the one piece but uses two sheets and is used more for cheaper horns and beginners.

      • It does not produce the sound quality of a one-piece bell.

• Finishes

  • Lacquer:

    • This is the cheaper and more commonly used finished.

    • It does not impact the sound in any way.

• • Silver-plated:

    • This is more expensive and used more by professionals.

    • It is thinner than lacquer and thus allows the metal to vibrate more making it sound brighter.

Items that Can be Used with Your Trumpet:

• Valve Oil:

  • This is oil used to ensure, that your valves on your trumpet do not get stuck and remain well lubricated.

• Trumpet Case:

  • This is a specially designed case that you can store your trumpet in for easy travel with damaging it in any way.

• Brass Mouthpiece Brush:

  • This is a brush used to clean your mouthpiece of any dirt, saliva or substance and keep it clean and rust free.

• Polish Cloth:

  • This is a cloth that you can use to clean your trumpet and keep away fingerprints and smudges.

Different Brands of Trumpets:

• Getzen:

  • Started in 1939 the Getzen Company, Inc. was started by T.J. Getzen. From humble beginning fixing band instruments to actually manufacturing a large array of instruments, Getzen is truly a success story. They are currently located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

• Kaizer:

  • Kaizer supplies student instruments with good value for money and high quality. They are an American company with American standards. They are currently located in Chino, California.

• Egger:

  • Founded in 1940 by Adolf Egger, the company began as a manufacturer of brass instruments. Today they create the highest quality trumpets, true to the historical structure to be played by historically trained professionals. They are currently located in Basel, Switzerland.

• Allora:

  • Allora aims to create affordably priced and good quality instruments for all those interested in learning about music and becoming musicians. They are currently located in Thousand Oaks, California.

• Cecilio:

  • Cecilio Musical Instruments aim to inspire musical talent by creating instruments of good quality and value. They are currently located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

• Kanstul:

  • Founded by Zigmant Kanstul in 1981, Kanstul is a producer of an array of musical instruments such as trumpets, cornets. French horns, trombones and many more. They are currently found in Anaheim, California.

• Merano:

  • Merano was established in 2000 and provide instruments for beginner, intermediates and professionals whether it be string, brass or wind. They are located in the United States of America.