I just happen to catch your comment fairly quickly, which is unusual. :) I've been lucky to have SO many great trumpets... To directly address your question, 3 trumpets come to mind. The Yamaha LA; it's widely considered an 'open blow'. It was a bit too open for me, but I'm a small guy, older, and have never been a big wind or volume guy. I've got a friend that LOVES his. The LA II is out now, they're rarely cheap horns to buy but they are well made, if simply made, and are Yamaha quality. Another option is a Selmer Radial, one of which I have for sale here ( www.trumpetherald.com/marketplace.php?task=detail&id=150517 ). I'd always wanted to try one of these Radials, and I've enjoyed this one. Again, it's a bit open for me, but it is a VERY rewarding trumpet. The valve block is nice too; very comfortable. Like the Yamaha LA, I can't quite explain how one can get so much volume from this horn with such little effort. Trent Austin, the owner of ACB, often has one of these in his personal collection. At $995, you're probably half or less the cost of a Yamaha LA, but you get valves as good, and a horn that produces similar tone. Yes; to me the Selmer Radial is a winner. Lastly, the Callet Jazz (made by Kanstul). I've had 3 of these and they have all been impressive. Not quite as open as the Yamaha LA or the Selmer Radial, but close. The Jazz is a step bore horn; it's starts medium large bore but grows through the body to Large bore. A slightly dark-ish tone, but very rich. So, 3 models come to mind; the Yamaha LA, the Selmer Radial, and the Callet Jazz. I think I've reviewed all of these models, to see the vids at KZbin just search " Milam Callet Jazz" or "Milam Yamaha LA" or "Milam Selmer Radial", and I think you'll find the vids. Great question! If I can help further, holler. :)

Glad you enjoyed it! :) That's a great little backing track. I forgot I'd used that, thanks for the reminder. Have a lovely, and blessed, week! :)

Curry makes great pieces - and they are quite affordable compared to most mouthpieces. Take care, Robert! :)

I've had several of these and, frankly, I don't think Kanstul ever made a better horn. Let me know how it works with you, Robert. And congrats, too!

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Well, a Piccolo trumpet vid is certainly an odd way to start... But the ordinary Bb trumpet can be lots of fun (and lots of frustration too!). Thanks for commenting! :)

The first line in the comments under the video will take you to a link where the Picc is advertised, pictures, description, etc. For the case, 4 leadpipes, extra trim kit, etc., $1495 + $49 shipping within the ConUS.

@@JonathanMilam1 damn if only I wasn't a broke college student

Hey, Robert. The Conn 28A is a really nice horn - and you're right; it's just the mouthpiece receiver that dicates it is a cornet. It's shaped like a trumpet, sounds like a trumpet and plays like a trumpet. However, it seems to be one of the most mouthpiece sensitive horns I can recall. I've had 3 and they were all very nice players. One not quite so good as the other two, but even the lesser one was a nice horn. The other two - really special. Trent Austin has several vids out - I heard him pump these horns long before I found one and agreed. As always - good to hear from you and thanks for commenting! :)

Yes, Robert; only the receiver. And if a cornet plays like a trumpet, I've known some very good players that will have the receiver of a cornet changed so that the instrument actually BECOMES a trumpet. :)

Roy sure puts together a nice horn, doesn't he? :) Thanks for commenting!

Good info! I've moved on to UltraPure valve oils and slide creams; good update - and good options. Thank you for commenting! :)

Kind of you to comment; thank you.

Interesting stuff. ^^ Mouthpieces; the more I think I know about them, the more surprised I can be. I've got a Monette BLM Prana that is probably about 10 years old. It's just what I used to think I could never use; it's quite shallow. It does have a pretty large throat though, and also a pretty open drill, about a 22. I think it sounds surprisingly well - but a bit unpleasant in the very low range, under low C to our lowest G. But from low C and up - it's impressive. Frankly, it sounds quite a bit like a GR64MX (medium cup, a bit extra depth) which has a standard 27 drill and a cup about as deep as a 3C but a bit more of a V'ish shape. The biggest difference is that the GR sounds more full in very low range. But it does shock me just how similar the two sound in most of their range. Also, I think the Monette is easier to tune in potentially problem notes, like the D and E in staff. Not sure why, but that's a claim of Monette and I think it's accurate. Anyway, good luck with the 3C; it's probably the most common piece in advanced play in the US. And thanks for commenting!

You're welcome Jonathan! Thanks for making these thoughtful and interesting videos for us to watch. I have a Schilke 14A4a and Yamaha 11A4. I could never really make the Schilke work but the Yamaha gives a pretty nice sound in my opinion, kinda sparkly and light and it needs a certain finesse to get the most out of it. Definitely not something for screaming lead lines, but it may be a good piccolo choice. Definitely looking forward to putting the 3C through its paces. I generally get along well with Bach pieces and wanted a nice dependable all-rounder.

This is SO true. I didn't always like the models of Paris Selmer's that I played - but I was ALWAYS impressed with the craftsmanship of the horns. Really well built pieces - every one that I've had; this is probably my 4th or 5th Selmer. Great comment. As for mouthpieces, I've played bigger and smaller; it's tough to find the size that's just right. I like the diameter of a Bach 7, but I generally prefer other makes of mouthpieces. I'm really enjoying a Delrin GR 64 rim now; very comfortable and easy on the lips.

I added it at the end as a bonus!! And I wanted to hear it. :)

I read once, 'We would all be better Christians if we faced death every day.' Well, I don't want to face it THAT often, but it does make us appreciate and work to improve our lives. Fred, my father-in-law did pass away a couple of mornings ago, but he was 89 and lived a long, productive life. Several of his children were with him his last hours. Buescher put out some GREAT horns, and Selmer did as well. Like you, I generally prefer lacquer horns, but a nice vintage silver horn can be a good surprise. This Selmer is a very nice player. Have a great weekend, Robert.

John; Greetings. Theoretically - that's exactly what a Medium bore horn should do. I can not actually say I could tell though. But here's something else... I was doing some trumpet excercises one night and the book called for lip trills really low - like our low Db-Gb. I had 5 or 6 trumpets close, so I chose what I thought would be my 'most efficient horn' - an older Benge 4x. I put my metronome on and started timing how fast I could do the trill with the Benge, then I switched to a few other horns I had handy. Then I tried a Schilke B6 - another Medium bore Shilke. I could do the trills SO much faster with the B6 than any other horn; the difference was staggering, it was like 5 bpm faster than any other horn I had (I got all my trumpets out I was so impressed). So while it SHOULD help endurance, it can also be a huge help in efficiency, which shold exert less demand on the player too. I rarely play more than an hour at a time; if I did 4 hour gigs I could probably answer your exact question much better. And it IS a great question. :) Thanks for posting!

Sorry so long to reply - hectic week. Yes, Yamaha's 11B4 is an EXCELLENT mouthpiece. And Yamaha's GP custom (their gold plated version) is awesome. Really, it's an incredible mouthpiece. Thanks for your kind words, too. :)

I have played several Yamaha mouthpieces and they have all been awesome. I keep the 16C4 in my trumpet case as a safe go-to. I also use the 16ES cornet mouthpiece for brass band jobs. Beautiful.

Danielle - it is very kind of you to take the time for your words; thank you. May the Lord smile upon you, lift any burdens, and preserve you until the day of His coming! :)

@@JonathanMilam1 It’s my pleasure. I’m glad you saw it. Thank you . Glory to God 🔥🔥🔥

This is a GREAT horn! I hope you really enjoy yours! :)

@JonathanMilam1 thanks! I'm sure I will enjoy it. It plays great, and I've had no issues whatsoever. I greased the slides and oiled the valves, and I couldn't ask for anything else in a trumpet. Except that it's just a tiny bit flat, but that's fine.

Vintage horns have their own set of problems. Many have worn mouthpiece receivers, so the mouthpiece doesn't sit properly - gap can be off - and this can effect tuning, response, etc. These different problems can be the worst thing about vintage horns.

@@JonathanMilam1 No, actually, it's almost perfectly maintained. No dents, and the mouthpiece fits perfectly. It only has a few spots where the perfect mirror finish is worn. Otherwise, you'd almost think it was brand new. It really is an amazing trumpet, and for $600 it was very reasonably priced.

Thank you very much, Piotr. A great horn and a great mouthpiece covers a lot of personal shortcomings. :) Contiued best wishes! :)

I've got the bronze bell Puje I use here; fantastic horn. A bit more open than I like, but a super horn. Excellent valves, slides and I absolutely LOVE the 'whole horn tuning slide' (it is ADDICTIVE). :) I've heard of Hon Kellso, I think, but not well acquainted. I had a second Puje here (which is now with a friend in Canada); it was a really nice player too. The Puje is a really fun horn to play. Probably, because of its build, not the best at blending in a section, but for a soloist it would be a hard horn to beat.

Piotr; Thank you for commenting. I think you raise some good points. And some who comment don't have a well-trained ear, I suppose. I must say though, my equipment was rather poor back then - I had just started making some recordings. At first I used a Zoom that eventually sounded very low quality. Occaisionally I would simply use an Iphone, sometimes a pro-camera - but the sound certainly wasn't top quality. The last few years I've started using a little mixer and a nice microphone... Sadly, it doesn't change the quality of those long ago recordings. Clark Terrry was certainly a magnificent player, wasn't he? He, as did a few other top pros of that time, had different ways of tonguing that they used, and different chop setups for when they were feeling exhausted from playing and recording... Mind boggling players indeed. :) Again, thank you for commenting.

@@JonathanMilam1 I have a Zoom H1n that I've been using for 7 years, definitely one of the best quality mics by far that I've used! The sound can be rather flat sometimes but it comes down to distance and room acoustics. It would be great if you recorded another comparison with your higher quality set up :)

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKKpmGprZZlmlZo Here's one I did with better sound... :)

@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks!

Greetings! Selling vintage horns is a roller coaster; some highs and some lows. :) Conn, King and Olds were the primary manufacturers in the 1900's in America; they are the make's I'm most acquainted with. Their lower level horns (which are definitely the most abundant) bring little, but their top models, if in very good condition, can bring a nice amount. If you know the make and model, let me know (like 'Olds Ambassador', or 'King Silvertone'). I'll need the serial number, which is usually a series of numbers (occasionally a letter or two) on the second (middle) valve. It's easiest to email this info to me: [email protected] Good luck! :)

That’s all we can ask, right? A horn and mouthpiece we like, and life is good. :). Thanks for commenting, Henry. Continued best wishes!

To learn to play by ear, just belong to a Pentecostal church as a teenager that has 5 (five!!) services a week, join the ‘group’ which has no music, then quickly sink or swim. :) Really, any people can ‘sing by ear’ along with a CD or radio; it’s basically the same thing playing an instrument by ear. One of the big challenges is finding the key signature. :) And it definitely helps improvisation.

Sadly, I’ve never played a rotary trumpet. They’re definitely not the norm in the US. :)

That's probably a good idea; very good thinking. Great comment, thank you!

I think I've had 5 Olds Supers; all were good horns, a couple were fantastic players. They are a lot of Supers around... Good luck! And the Getzen Severinsen is a very fine horn. I've never played a rotary trumpet, but it would be interesting. Ditto for the flugel. :)

James, the Capri does seem well liked. I’ve got a friend with a very nice one for sale. If you’re interested in this one, let me know and I’ll give you his direct contact info, likely a slightly better cost without Reverb fees. reverb.com/item/84692726-getzen-capri-silver-trumpet-beautiful-condition?

Every horn plays different. It's been said that Carol's 5060 is their 'take' on a Bach Strad, and as Strad's are known to not be the most open horns, that could be a trait. I didn't think mine played tight, but then again I play mostly Strads. :) I have thought the 5060 was an excellent horn in any comparison - and an exceptional bargain as well. Good luck with yours - and keep us informed how you do as you own and play it for a while. :) Best wishes!!

Very kind of you to comment. :) Thank you!

Please do! Yes; Selmer (of Paris) put out a great product.

Thank you, hf. :) I've got hundreds of videos up. The most recent have better sound, I think, but I am happy to contribute what I find in each trumpet, cornet or flugel that I play. Continued best wishes ~ Jonathan

Yes; My Puje has a Kanstul bell also - very nice 5 1/4" red bronze bell. Cal-lay it may be to some, many or most... My apologies, but I'm thoroughly American and pronounce Callet like mallet... I've never actually heard it pronounced, I'm afraid. I've also been told that Bueshcer (which I've repeatedly pronounced bush-er) is actually something like bish-er. :) At any rate, I've had 3 Jazz and they were all really good. This Cannonball is exceptional as well; a bit more mainline than the Jazz - but both are very nice. Kudo's to Kanstul! :) As always - thanks for commenting.

This was a struggle. :) I haven't played anything larger than a Bach 5 in many years. But it turned out ok! :) Thank you for commenting.

I have never had a Baritone, or Alto Horn. I did begin in Middle School on the French Horn, but haven't had one for 40 years. :)

That is a really good question. Some horn builders (and some good brass techs as well) think it messes a horn up to have a third valve water key. Obviously Schilke didn't think so, nor Benge, but some do. Some have added a water key to a Bach and said it ruined the horn... Well, I'm not that sensitive. :) Still, I have no problem with a third slide with or without a water key. I almost never have to deal with that much water in a horn - even though I like a very wet, slice embouchure. Most guys have no problem with a Bach in standard (non-water key) third valve setup. Occasionally I'll dump the third slide and find some water there (I'm always a bit surprised). And I've had Strads that someone ADDED a waterkey to the third slide aftermarket - and I've had no problem with it at all. Frankly, on some horns I'll just turn it upside down with valves depressed a few times and I'm surprised how much water I'll get out. Trumpets are NOT French horns, but that method still works. So, whatever works for you - go for it. If you have a water key added to a Bach, I imagine it'll still play fine. And if you just use the dump slide - you'll still be good. :) Seriously though - it's a great question. Let's see if anyone else adds their thoughts to this.

Mouthpieces... A shallow mouthpiece can sound shrill in the hands of someone that REALLY puts a lot of air through a horn. Another person can get a thoroughly acceptable sound out of it. I only use deep mouthpieces for demo'ing horns; I usually use shallower pieces for my regular use. Still, I think I get an OK sound out of them. Go with the Hirt and enjoy life. :) Always good to hear from you, Robert. :)

Kind of you to mention it, Yadiel. These are two really nice trumpets; they both enable a lovely tone. :)

Yes, it is: a very nice trumpet. :)

I rarely buy intermediate trumpet because they are so hard to resell. For instance, the Cannonball in this vid is a pro horn - I paid $750 for it. After washing with soap and water and polishing it, I can probably sell it for close to $1500. I line Quinn, but if I buy an intermediate Bach from him for just under $1,000, I’ll likely pay tax, then when I go to sell it, I may be lucky to get $500 for it. So I look at Craigslist locally (and I’ll drive a couple hours for a good value anytime), and Facebook’s Marketplace… I buy almost entirely used Pro horns, often $700-1200. I rarely ‘lose’ money, and usually make a bit - and get to experience many pro horns. TrumpetHerald.com also has a Marketplace; I’ve bought dozens of horns there too. Food for thought. :) Feel free to email if you like; [email protected]

Chris; actually - very well said. A good TF piece... Very smooth. :)

Robert; Greetings. It's such a challenge picking a mouthpiece that can do all we need; enable a good upper range, clear sound and still not be too shrill. I'm not really into 'lead' pieces, since I have little need to use an upper register, but I do like what maybe we could call a 'commercial' sound. For that, I've really liked Bob Reeves pieces. They lean towards a commercial application (a lot of studio guys have used his pieces through the years). I used his 'C' piece for at least a couple of years. His C is pretty shallow (not at all like a Bach C), but has a pretty big throat and so it doesn't sound shrill. His M (Medium), is a bit shallower yet; one could use it as a lead piece, quite likely, although it's not a screach piece. Another mouthpiece that I used for quite a while was a GR MS (Medium Shallow). To me, that is an excellent piece - and mine projects like crazy. Unfortunately it's really hard to get GR pieces at a reasonable price. Reeves pieces, I've bought many at Ebay and TrumpetHerald.com in the Marketplace. I think your Miashiro piece is going to equate to a Reeves 40 rim. With GR you'd probably want a 63 size. With Reeves, if you get one 40 rim you can buy several underparts and just rotate the one rim amongst them. Right now I'm using a Monette BLM; it has a quite shallow cup but a large throat and drill (maybe a 22), but I can do almost anything with the sound. Play with a lot of air and it'll sound like a good commercial/lead piece, back off and it's a liveable, comfortable sound. Not Orchestral, but still nice. :) If I had a 40 rim for Reeves - I'd send you one. I've had a few 42's, but never had a 40. Good questions, Robert. I do hope this helps. Keep in touch if you like; I do enjoy chatting about trumpets, mouthpieces, etc. Jonathan [email protected]

There are other options, too. A Warburton setup can be very workable; for years I played a Warburton 4 backbore with a S(hallow) cup. That might work for you. :)

@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks, I will check out that opton. Today, I got the sound that I wanted with my Al Hirt mouthpiece, but tomorrow might be difficult. My results with that mouthpiece are difficult to predict!

@@JonathanMilam1 Thanks for the thorough response. I like to research and hunt for mouthpieces. And the idea of interchanging the components appeals to me.

I might make a trip to the Warburton store pretty soon. You have given me a pretty good idea about what components I need. Thanks!

George, thanks for commenting. :) The King Liberty is an outstanding model, as are the Sonare horns. This Cannonball is great too… So many horns!! :) Mouthpieces too!

I’m fond of my 43* Strad, but I think this Cball sounds at least as good…maybe better. I’ve actually got a Selmer Radial that sounds similar (it’s a loaner to me) that is similarly impressive, but way more open. I can’t recall having this much fun playing a horn in a while. :) Good to hear from you!

Actually, it’s a good mic with a nice little sound system… and a touch of reverb. :)

@@JonathanMilam1 - actually I think it’s more the player. You sound excellent.

With Google translate... O 14A4A da Schilke é um bom porta-voz! Não posso usá-lo porque o aro é grosso; Eu me saio melhor com aros finos e arredondados. :)