I am trying to buy a trumpet and i would like to know what qualities of a trumpet make it good...what should i look for and what are some reasonable brands and prices...any help would be appreciated thanx.

Jupiter custom tribune series XO....if ur looking for a reasonable priced proffesional model...there it is. You can get that for around 1100-1200 depending were your looking. A reverse lead pipe is available but thats just the players preference....watever works for you.

If price werent an issue, id say go for the Bach Strad or Yamaha Xeno but thats some expensive stuff

if you spent 1100-1200 dollars on a jupiter you got ripped off. look at other posts on 8notes and you`ll get all the advice you need... i`m so tired of people asking which horn to buy... whatever you do either buy used or buy from wwbw.com they won`t rip you off.

check out Getzen. they`re a really popular horn and they have the best valves... I like them a lot

Yamaha makes wonderful horns that are very consistent, Getzen also makes good horns. Bach has historically made good horns, but it`ll take a lot of work to find one, and it`ll probably cost a fair bit. The new Conn Vintage One trumpet is not a bad horn, though I don`t like it as much as the Getzen or Yamahas, but that is a personal decision. I would not reccomend a Jupiter, Amati, Lazer, or any other trumpets that seem to have a really good price. You generally get what you pay for. The most important thing is to play as many horns as possible, and get the one that suits you best. It would also be good to talk with your private teacher and have them listen to you when you test play them. Good luck.