i used to play trumpet/trombone back in the day in elementary school, and i was thinking about picking up the trumpet again. i want to buy one, but have no clue what to look for. i will probably be playing mostly ska, and maybe the school band. the only catch is, im on a very low budget. any suggestions?
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Brings back memories of when I used to play the ole trumpet in middle school. Only played 3 years, then gave it up. Still have mine as a matter of fact.
As for getting a trumpet, look around at different music shops seeing what they offer. Either look at renting one, or buying a used one possibly. The shop I got mine from offered to give me half back of what I paid for if I returned the instrument when I was done with it after so many years (never did though). Ask you parents too, I'm sure they'd help you or buy it, after all it's for something for school and such.Silver ULE X Valved Mag
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Used/old would be the way to go if you want to go cheap. You can get some pretty cool trumpets if you keep your eyes open.
I've got a silver/brass (rough silver outside, brass inside) trumpet from the Ohio Band Company made in the early 1920's. It's slimmer than most modern trumpets, and very unique. (The 2nd chair trumpet player from the St. Louis Symphony offered to buy it from me back in High School.) It was my grandfathers. I don't have the original case anymore, but it was make out of alligator skin.
Look for used mutes, too. You can often find ones that sound different than their modern equivalent.
And no, I won't sell my trumpet to you.
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tigerman: is it for sale?
krafty: that sounds cool, my grandpa has a really really old sax from like the 40s or so i think.Comment
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No, can't sell it, parents won't let me.Silver ULE X Valved Mag
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I played Coronet in 5th grade for 3 days
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Get a Bach
If you want something cheap then get a Yamaha
The Bach has a nicer tone though...
Been playing Trumpet for 8 yrs and counting... Bach is perfect for Ska! but... it's expensive, check out Ebay
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for ska i would suggest a trombone... but youve probably already thought of that. i didnt really like the trumpet, i played it for a few years.
*EDIT* starting a ska band sounds really cool good luck!Comment
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they have as much tubing as a trumpet, its just not coiled. their not more, or at least not a lot more. try to get a trombone there sooo cool, and better for ska music. plus you can impress girls with you awsome strong arms from pushing out the slide out!
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lol dude, ill check ebay in a few. i played trombone back in the day, and it was crazy arse easy. i doubt my arms are long enough to play a trombone, im a lil guyOriginally posted by LittleKrems
they have as much tubing as a trumpet, its just not coiled. their not more, or at least not a lot more. try to get a trombone there sooo cool, and better for ska music. plus you can impress girls with you awsome strong arms from pushing out the slide out!
and i would have to take a break every few min to let my arm rest... the girls wouldnt be impressed.
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Look into getting a Yamaha or a used trumpet at a pawn shop or at your music store. Personally, E-bay is hit or miss, the quality you get from a cheap trumpet may not be worth the trouble. I got luck with ebay and got a cheap POS trumpet for 75 bucks. The Yamaha will probably cost your about 125 and up.
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LOLOriginally posted by EsPo
lol dude, ill check ebay in a few. i played trombone back in the day, and it was crazy arse easy. i doubt my arms are long enough to play a trombone, im a lil guy and i would have to take a break every few min to let my arm rest... the girls wouldnt be impressed.
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LeBlanc
I crunched my damn bell so im too embarrased to show you mine
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ah trumpet. I played the trumpet for quite a few years. Of course i stopped but it takes me back... I was in our school's symphonic band. If you played a trumpet in the symphonic band, the school would provide these really cool, really nice Bach cornets for us to use. But anways, i had this really cheap Lark trumpet. It looked pretty spiffy from its silver coating but the price was way down there. If you want, i could sell you mine if you dont mind having a used trumpet. Other wise i would look on ebay.Comment
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