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      administrator Global Moderator last edited by

      I think that the best value you might find out there is CarolBrass. They are solid, in-tune and easy to play, not to mention they look nice with a brushed finish. The valve action feels very nice. I have played many "name-brand" trumpets I did not like as much as these. If I were suggesting a new trumpet to a new player, I would suggest CarolBrass. It won't break your bank like a new Yamaha but it will serve the player well for many, many years.

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        chelpres @administrator last edited by

        @administrator Spot on. My 7660L is everything I could have hoped for (and more). By any measure they are exceptional value for money.

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        • GeorgeB
          GeorgeB @administrator last edited by

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          Or you could choose a Manchester Brass like I did. It was custom made for Austin Custom Brass in the same factory that makes Carol Brass. It is a great band horn with excellent valves and an open blow and even lower priced than Carol Brass .

          1960s King Super 20 Silversonic, 1940 Olds Recording, 1942 Buescher True Tone 400 ,1999 Conn Vintage One Bb trumpet, A 1952 Selmer Paris, A 2020 Getzen 400 and a Manchester Brass ACB custom pro Bb trumpet, a 1962 Conn Victor 5A Cornet.

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          • tjcombo
            tjcombo @administrator last edited by

            @administrator 100% agree. I have an early model Legend Heavyweight and bought a mini-pocket earlier this year. Like many Carol horns the Legend came with round and D-shaped tuning slides along with standard and heavier valve caps and buttons. Even though Carol are building the mini-pocket to a price - it comes with a plastic mouthpiece - build quality and valves are excellent.

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            • Dr GO
              Dr GO last edited by

              Jason Harrelson must agree as well as I heard he uses CarolBrass valve blocks for his horns. Love my Harrelson, and love the valve block!

              Allora Pocket Trumpet 2014
              Harrelson Summit 2017
              Kanstul 1526 2012
              Getzen Power Bore 1961
              Getzen Eterna 4-Valve Fulgelhorn 1974
              Martin Committee 1946
              Olds Super Recording 1940
              Olds Recording (LA) 1953
              Olds Recording (Fullerton) 1967
              Olds Ambassador 1965

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