[Coleman]

[quote="@/\/G3L":b68b3]The horn that you have is probably an Amati. Anyone have any suggestions or just radom comments.[/quote:b68b3]amati, ha!


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I own and use a Stomvi Elite for jazz and orchestral playing. As for marching band, I use the Stomvi Forte (intermediate version).

Seriously, you can't just go out and buy a trumpet because it looks cool or people say it's good. You need to find a trumpet that suits yourself. Go to a local music store and ask to try some of their horns and see how they feel. For me, personally, I felt that all of the Bach trumpets (Strad especially) was constricting when concerning with air flow. I tried out a Benge pro model (forget the exact model name) and it felt so easy to blow with...same with my Stomvi. So, in the end, you're basically looking for a horn that would best suit your needs (Lead trumpet jazz playing, marching band, concert band, orchestral playing, brass quartets/quintets, etc.).

I can give you some RECOMENDATIONS on horns to try, but don't go to ebay and bid on it because someone said it's good.

What mouthpiece are you currently using?
What's your range?
What kind of ensambles are you going to use the horn for?
Do you want to play in college or a drum corps?
What's your price range?