Right now I am playing on a silver Bundy. (I heard there aren`t many silver Bundy`s) However, I would like to get a new trumpet for marching band. I finally convinced my mom to buy me a new trumpet. (I can`t legally get a job otherwise I would buy it myself) I have no idea what to buy. Can anyone tell me what the best is to get?

what`s your level of play?

-aaron

What do you mean? Like beginner? Well I guess you could call me intermediate since I`m in 8th grade. I want a trumpet that I could use if I wanted to be a pro. Hope that answered your question. lol

what kind of stupid person puts a post on here and doesnt even kno what level of a fricken muscician they r i mean come on that is just fricken stupid and furthermore i dont have a trumpet but i would gladly sell u my sis lol so if neone is looking for somthing have the details down

Well you know what Shane? I don`t care, you`re a tuba player and shouldn`t be on here anyway. And don`t put a fake name and then your real email. Honestly, Shanie!

well dont tell me to make a jerk of myself and i wont thats just not like me

sure shane, whatever you say

I think for where you are in your musical career, a Yamaha pro or intermediate model would best suit you. The New Xeno line of horns are great instruments, and very reliable, so you don`t have to worry about getting a bad one. And right now, you may not know for sure what you are looking for in an instrument, so the Xeno is a good option because it allows you to play whatever you want. For an eighth grader, I would stay away from the Bach trumpets, since most of them are bad, even though a few are good. At your playing level, I don`t think you would have enough of an idea as to tell whether or not it was one of the good Bachs, and they are so rare that it is usually a waste of time finding one. Another thing you might want to do is look at used instruments, because they can play as well as new ones, but cost less, and if they have a few dings in them already, you`ll feel a little less bad about accidently dinging it in marching band. I would reccomend you use your old horn for Pep band, if you play in Pep Band, because that is the most hazardous environment for horns.

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am in Pep Band and have been in a few situations where my trumpet would have been hit. I thought I might use my Bundy as a practice trumpet for marching band, but I`m not sure. What do you think?

Depends on your proneness to accidents. Directors always tell you to use an old horn for marching and pep band. I`m a senior in high school and I`ve used the same horn since 7th grade for both marching and concert seasons and pep band, plus a summer tour. It all depends if you want to risk it or not.

Thanks for your reply. I have never been in an accident with my trumpet. I am VERY careful. I think I might just have my horn cleaned and leave it at that. lol!

I got a Bach Stradivarius about 3 years ago and it plays very well. In fact, I plan on using it throughout my life. I heard somewhere that a lot of colleges like it if you own a bach, that might not be the case where you live and where you attend college but that could be a factor in your decision. If you plan on playing for a long time then spend the money. You pay for what you get! (Especially if mom is helping out)

Thanks! I`ll talk to my mom and the music place where I get all of my musical gear. lol My Bundy is made by Bach, but I think my next trumpet will be a Bach. Thanks so much!!!!