ACB POCKET Trumpet Showdown: ACB, Manchester Brass, Schagerl, and Brasspire Trumpet Comparison!

[@jeffmckeown9639]

Just got mine last week. After not playing for 25 years, I tried 2 cheap pockets from Amazon. Keys sticking/creeping was a major problem. I picked up the small bell which was about $40 more than the Amazon junk. So far it's holding up great. Getting it in tune is difficult... But that could be me as well. Love you videos and proud owner. Glad I found your channel. I practice 1-2 hours a day and hope the novelty doesn't wear off anytime soon. Now to listen to that Adams Copernicus for the 10th time.

[@mndlessdrwer]

your ombouchure is great. The tone coming from the trumpet is very clear with no noticeable buzz, whistle, or excessive whooshing sounds. Definitely a plus compared to a lot of intro to pocket trumpet videos I've seen.

[@austincustom]

Thank you very much!

[@chrishamilton4999]

I just love your playing, and I enjoy your detailed comments on the horns you demonstrate. I know it must be difficult for you to say a particular instrument is a dog, but I listened for a few months and I think I got things sorted, then chose a Yamaha 8 series EM Mark 2 that you demonstrated, based on your comments. Wow. Such a fabulous instrument and a joy to play. I cannot thank you enough for these videos. If ever I am looking for another horn more for the classical music which I am playing, I am keeping notes on all the trumpets that you demo and which resonate with me. Thanks again. Now, I hope you tell us how you got to play how you play. Chris from Australia.

[@paulgrimm]

I love your videos. I love looking and hearings all your horns. Thankyou

[@levihodges7838]

You are an amazing trumpet player! My song request is A night in Tunisia I'm a Dizzy Gilespie fan thanks!

[@d-rumusic4662]

Excellent comparison, great playing!

[@austincustom]

Thanks a lot!

[@d-rumusic4662]

@@austincustom hey T, just wondering does the Brasspire have a silver plate option?

[@robertt.mcknightiirobamg8408]

Hi just received my ammoon small bell pocket trumpet im loving mine,was a great addition to my collection flugelhorn and standard Bb trumpet and this new pocket trumpet is a great addition.

[@paulgrimm6850]

Love your videos and you play great

[@ciscodisco_257]

Can you make a live comparing entry level professional trumpets?

[@dachanist]

From my experience, the cheapest horn I own that I enjoy playing is a 1956 Martin Indiana cornet that I paid $15 plus shipping for. The main reason I play it is because it plays nice and quiet with loose slots and a free feel up high. It wasn't made as a "pro" horn and has plenty of quirks but it works very well for what it does well.

[@billweaver5396]

Are the pocket trumpets difficult to tune?

[@austincustom]

I think the Manchester, Schagerl, Carol Brass mini (not in this video IIRC) and Brasspire pockets we stock here at ACB are all good, solid instruments with fine intonation (for a pocket). I use a Carol Brass mini when I travel these days and they are fabulous. Here's the link for the one I use: www.austincustombrass.biz/the-adorable-carolbrass-mini-pocket-trumpet-in-lacquer/ (I highly recommend using the Ante Mute with this horn as well)

[@dalemitchell8006]

Hey, Trent! I’m retired at age 68. I dropped out of trumpeting about 4 years ago because, between sidemen who won’t rehearse to venues that don’t want to pay, I tired of the nonsense of leading my own band. But I miss it. I bought a Phat Puppy as a treat and reward for returning. Flugelhorn intonation is often suspect, but the Phat Puppy seems to be worse than others. I’m training myself to make it in tune as part of training my chops and my ear. Do you think that the AR weight would help that instrument?

[@austincustom]

Please reach out to the shop at [e-mail] or 816-410-0826 we'd be happy to chat.

[@Glockodile]

How is the intonation?

[@diannemurray5231]

What mouthpiece is that ?. It's red?

[@austincustom]

www.austincustombrass.biz/the-new-standard-series-austin-custom-brass-acrylic-mouthpiece-tops/

[@miamicelebrations]

Excellent thank you. I want to buy the Manchester

[@austincustom]

Please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to help!

[@jamesschwenk4329]

I like the large bell!

[@jamesschwenk4329]

Holy smokes you play wonderfully

[@austincustom]

thank you!

[@cmw12]

Got any open wrap pocket trumpets, lol?

[@richtraube2241]

😊 Drinking the valve oil. That way the oiling happens as you play.

[@mikemoore4442]

I want the large bell horn. How do I get one.

[@austincustom]

www.austincustombrass.biz/acb-doublers-large-bell-pocket-trumpet/

[@paulnethington8739]

Do the piccolo trumpet harmon mutes fit in the small bell pocket trumpets?

[@austincustom]

Good question. Not sure as we don't have a piccolo harmon mute in stock.. but the piccolo practice mutes fit nicely in the small bell so I can assume the Harmons would as well.

[@AJ_MD]

A couple I cannot find info about is the Jupiter JTR710 and Shagerl SLPT700. Is the Shargerl 700 higher or lower spec than the 200?

[@frankpena3465]

No no no i have the first one you played, for practice good, but not with any mouthpiece . i like the idea of an advanced pocket trompeta .

[@Digital-Dan]

Benge made 3 or 4 CG pocket trumpets in silver. Given the super-thin metal, they ruined many bells trying to make these work, then gave up. A friend landed one at some point. Amazing. See if you can get hold if a cadeceus pocket trumpet. Smallest possible.

[@RoyPrevetteJr]

does it take more air to play a pocket trumpet ?

[@austincustom]

no

[@ricaard]

I know you're a disciple of Clark Terry; do you have a lesson video regarding circular breathing?

[@austincustom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-QnYymiKaamsU

[@ricaard]

@@austincustom merci!

[@timpickel6015]

Does it take less air to play a pocket trumpet

[@austincustom]

No.

[@wyhop6071]

Do you the folks now own the tooling for Benge trumpets?

[@austincustom]

You're thinking BAC

[@santaanalui1677]

Hace envíos a México?

[@kirkkazuaki]

Hello! You recently reviewed a Carol Brass Blackhawk pocket trumpet. How would that fit in this really good comparison(s)? Do you still sell aCarol Brass pocket or mini pocket trumpet? Thank you!

[@austincustom]

Email the shop for more information at [e-mail].

[@ronrom4802]

HERMANO DONDE PUEDO ENCONTRAR UNA MINI TROMPETA

[@austincustom]

www.austincustombrass.biz

[@c_itmartin2209]

Holidoly, I wish to see you at The Hague in live

[@austincustom]

It's been a LONG time since I've played there. (25 years?) hopefully again when the world opens up! Cheers!

[@nathanmort1816]

is a pocket trumpet any quieter (im thinking practice on holiday) than a regular trumpet? Thanks

[@austincustom]

Not necessarily Especially to the player as the bell is closer to the players ear. Get a practice mute 🤪

[@amanwithears918]

And do you guys have C pocket trumpets?

[@austincustom]

No

[@jjquan2071]

I need a pocket bass trumpet, hopefully one day somebody will make one!

[@austincustom]

good luck with that request ;-)

[@arts4691]

Pity not to be able hear the MINI pocket trumpet , iam a fan of your videos, thanks

[@mmeegg1961]

Me gusto la trompeta de Manchester por su sonoridad, la de Japan increible tipo Dizzy Amazing.

[@morganlabonte3408]

mute sounds wicked! btw.. pocket trombone.. uh genius!

[@amanwithears918]

What is your opinion on the jet-tone trumpet mouthpiece? I was thinking about getting one, but I can't find good reviews anywhere else on KZbin. Thanks!

[@austincustom]

I don't talk about other manufacturer's mouthpieces.

[@datGuy0309]

The originals are great if you want the commercial sound. The reissues by which are actually made by schilke, I’ve never tried but have really mixed reviews. Most stuff says they aren’t exact copies of the originals though and a lot of people say they don’t play in tune and are not as good. Legends brass makes some good copies though and some other companies do too. I’ve got a legends which is great but it isn’t supposed to be a jet tone so I don’t know how they’re jet tone copies are but they should be great too.

[@roygumpel8415]

people... how is the roy benson pocket compared to these cheaper ones? thanks.

[@austincustom]

no idea... but the Roy Benson brands other trumpets I have played have left a LOT to be desired. Plus I'm sure they get all the upgrades and personalized tweaks like ours (HAHAHA).

[@curtelverd6914]

Does the Manchester Brass line also come with a full optimization and PVA?

[@austincustom]

Yes

[@anthonycarbonaro7890]

Trent.. bore sizes please!!

[@austincustom]

Bore size is overrated

[@anthonycarbonaro7890]

@@austincustom What is the bore size for the large bell ACB pocket Trumpet?

[@austincustom]

Sigh.... .460

[@anthonycarbonaro7890]

@@austincustom Thank You 🙏

[@jamesschwenk4329]

How do I Purchase a horn?

[@austincustom]

give us a call at 816-410-0826 or email us at [e-mail] we will be happy to help!

[@Mackaveliking]

I want the last one dizzy bell

[@johnwrzesniewski3766]

What's the best full-sized trumpet practice mute because im going to Germany for 3 weeks and I dont want to lose abilities and I sure won't be able to player without a mute in the hotel. Also what mouth piece did you use.

[@austincustom]

Bremner Shhh mute is great. I use an ACB Ta-1 mouthpiece. Thanks!

[@brianwolle2509]

i might grab that small bell acb.

[@austincustom]

It's a fun horn and we are taking preorders on it now!

[@dachanist]

ACB Large Bell Pocket makes a ton of sense for a kids first student horn. You don't ditch it when you get a step up or pro horn, its closer to the face, so easier to hear, closer to the face so less arm/shoulder strain, fits a mute, looks cool to non trumpet players, has strong busking appeal, it's affordable, It has nice new laquer so no kid bitching about the other kids having shiny horns, fits in a backpack... That Schagerl sounds great, but for whatever it costs I'm sure I'd be in the preowned section of your store. Schagerl sounded better to me than the Brasspire tbh.

[@austincustom]

Funny you mention that. We just had a large (100+) order for our ACB pocket for a school district. A pilot program with a Suzuki Brass class. It should be very exciting!

[@jerryrust685]

My friend is a very good trumpet player he's in San Francisco and I thought I might send them a small trumpet think I might be easier to play and take less wind any truth in that

[@jiveturkey777]

Manchester brass is dope 4 sho

[@jamesschwenk4329]

Do you also have fluegelhorns?

[@austincustom]

Our ACB Doubler's Flugelhorn is our number #1 selling instrument in the shop! www.austincustombrass.biz/acb-doublers-flugelhorn-our-1-selling-product-at-acb/

[@jodyjames3533]

Play your favorite song

[@austincustom]

this video is from 2019

[@frankpena3465]

No no no i am looking pocket flugelhorn .

[@RoyPrevetteJr]

use a acb fx mouth piece

[@austincustom]

This was an older video from years ago.