I recently have come accross horns known as "Pocket Trumpets" on the internet... are those horns good???

Hi, I have a little Jupiter (in fact this is my second one), and it is true fun (Rose gold lacquer coloured).

Not a serious horn, but it can really punch out a note. The bell is more like a British Bb Bugle. So it does project. It is not a Bach, but you get what you pay for. It is fun for a Band, and really can sound good with a Harmon wah-wah on the end.

There was an Aussie trumpeter who played a Pocket (Keith Hounslow - 1970s -80s), and he was good. Played mainly small groups.

Thanks for your help...

wow... there was really a famous player of the pocket trumpet? cooL..

i have a pocket trumpet that i`m ready to sell if you want one i`ll sell it cheep around 150 free shipping... ask for more info

erm... no thanks, derek... i live in Malaysia... and at the moment i can`t trust the shipping services coz i`ve had some bad experiences... sorry....

Hi Kychiew,

Keith Hounslow played a Benge Pocket(I think), and he always had a Harmon on the end. I never saw him play it open throated (saw him play regularly for about a decade). He played around Oz at a lot of gigs and conventions, and played with Ralph Sutton (piano) and a few other greats at the time. He played normal trumpet and flugel as well. It just adds a balanced argument to all those who "can" the pocket, just because it is cheaper, and looks like a toy. It can be fun!

I reckon try it.. if you don`t like it then it hasn`t cost the earth. I really enjoy mine. I have a Bach Strad, Bach Mercedes, and a Sterling. Always a soft spot for the pocket..

alright well if you hear of anyone who needs a pocket trumpet then tell them i`m selling for cheap...
i really want a piccolo

send me pics of that horn. I am getting one for my birthday. My parents are buying me a Benge. I have about 130 dollars.

pkc@comcast.net