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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 7C trumpet mouthpieces | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: As Bach produce the 7C or similar mouthpiece, classic, fairly costly, why are so many other makers ... A: Bach Uses good quality Brass Beneath the Mouthpiece and though their are other less Expensive ... | |
| E.F. Durand Trumpet | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking into purchasing a pocket trumpet. I wanted to know if you had any opinions on the E.F. ... A: You'll probable get a little lower quality in this price range. I also recommend the Schiller ... | |
| Mariachi | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Names Anthony 17 years of age. I played lead in a jazz band for about a year. Then i left to join a ... A: Anthony As for the tonguing, I would say he should hit the Arbans book and tackle triple tonguing ... | |
| Coutois Trumpet | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a music teacher and have a student who is looking into buying a professional trumpet. Like ... A: This would really depend upon the quality of the valves etc Frankly with quality new Trumpet like ... | |
| refinishing trumpet | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a stradivarius that was new in '85 that I played in high school and have recently re-aquired ... A: You can refinish horns like this however they rarely play the same. For many purists they believe it ... | |
| Buffet Crampon Paris Trumpet | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Buffet Crampon Paris Trumpet (Silver) I don't know how old it is or the history of the ... A: Looks like the Leadpipe is also bent on the Horn. Trumpet in Playing condition probable worth about ... | |
| Olds ambassador | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My son was wanting to upgrade his Yamaha trumpet. We was wondering if a 1951 Olds ambassador was ... A: You might like one of the Schiller Model 78 Trumpets Nickel Plated Free Blowing Will Work nice for ... | |
| Pitching top A - becoming a nightmare! | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a competent cornet player of some 30-odd years, but I think I now have a 'phobia' when trying ... A: Try listening or hearing the pitch Perhaps you need to practice next to a Piano or if you have an ... | |
| Maker and age of trumpet? | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: First, thank you for answering (or attempting to, lol!) my question. I recently acquired a 'vintage' ... A: If you would be so kind-Please send me Photo of the Trumpet The Extra Tubing a lot of times was to ... | |
| Schiller centre tone trumpet | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I've seen couple of your posts. I'm a 55 year old player returning to the scene after 25 yrs.off. I ... A: This Schiller Centertone will be easier to play in the Upper Register You will find significant ... | |
| Holton T102 that is really a T104 | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: As a fellow UWSP grad (79), you're the expert I need to ask. In 1971 I purchased, brand new, what ... A: Could be a couple different situations I'm sure that it could of been mis-Stamped at the Factory It ... | |
| Purchasing a new trumpet for my daughter | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I promised my daughter that if she was accepted into the Quad City Youth Symphony that I would buy ... A: You are probable looking for key of Bb-most all trumpets are in this key If you would be so kind-Get ... | |
| schiller instruments | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1936 Pan am small bore and i play aMaurice murphy4c. I have been looking into the schiller ... A: I'd recommend this horn But 2 others are nice as well The American Heritage 78 Silver plated is a ... | |
| Trumpet tuner calibration | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Korg CA 30 chromatic tuner. What setting should I calibrate too so that when I play a C on ... A: If you play D on the Trumpet is would sound out in Concert C If you play C on the Trumpet it will ... | |
| What is an acceptable inexpensive trumpet? | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Mike, My son has a really nice Bach Strad that we purchased for him. He is 14 and in the marching ... A: I have some lessor Expensive Scratch and Dent trumpets in Stock that I can get to you reasonable. ... | |
| Identify a cornet | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Trying to identify a cornet we discovered among my father-in-law's belongings (he recently passed ... A: Probable made by King-looks like a 1920 Horn The Buescher Horns are really nice looking-This is a ... | |
| Besson Class A New Creation | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: After reading your answer to a previous 'Class A' question I wondered if you would give me your ... A: I think the Trumpet will work fine for Playing-Sometimes they are pitched at 438 as opposed to ... | |
| Grand Rapids Instrument Co Cornet or trumpet | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Just trying to find a little more info about this horn. I believe it's a cornet, and it was owned ... A: Yes looks like a Holton Extended Cornet-Almost could consider a Trumpet Unique Design-This Trumpet ... | |
| Concertone Cornet | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Sir: I have a Concertone Cornet that I would like to know the age and approximate value - also where ... A: I would put value on this of about $100-$125 You can use some Silver Polish to polish up the horn ... | |
| My American Professional Trumpet | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an American Professional Trumpet I bought at an antique shop. It was literally black from ... A: Sounds like you got yourself a nice old horn I'd recommend removing the Valve and cleaning with some ... | |
| trumpet | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if you can tell me more about my trumpet. like when it was made etc? im have a zenith ... A: I have to plead ignorance on this Trumpet-But from what I can tell it is a True English made Lafleur ... | |
| How hard is it to play trumpet? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My son is 13 and recently became interested in playing the trumpet for the school band. He played ... A: I think the Trumpet would be much easier for him to Play-French Horn is sometimes really hard to hit ... | |
| Serial # location | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was given a Cecilio trumpet for Christmas %26 she will be traveling overseas to play. ... A: You typically look on the Casing of the Valves-Its typicall on the Middle Valve Some horns don't ... | |
| Trumpet, Cornet | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet marked on the bell...OXFORD, Made in England, Serial NO. 12315. What is the ... A: We have some used Valve Caps Floating around here What a guy really needs to find is a big Band ... | |
| difference between mouthpieces | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: my 6th grade daughter is in her first year of band. she started with the Bach Aristocrat TR600 with ... A: Stick with the 7C Getzen for Playing at this time 3C is larger Size(Cup Size) It will be easier to ... | |
| Hunter Trumpet-Schiller | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Troy, I play first trumpet in high school and would like to upgrade from my student Yamaha trumpet. ... A: I am not Familiar with Hunter Brand Name I have many Schiller Models that are range from $385-$685 ... | |
| recomendation on cornet and pocket trumpet. | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: We have used your site before when we purchased my son's trumpet A used Getzen Eterna 700 which was ... A: I have new Schiller Centertone Cornet and Pocket Trumpet arriving in about 1 Week The quality is ... | |
| cornet and trumpet questions | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: In the market for a used cornet as a second instrument for my 7th grade trumpet player son [hoping ... A: I would look at a Bach Megatone Mouthiece-They have more Mass to the Mouthpiece and that will darken ... | |
| conn trumpet-Schiller Trumpet | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My son has the opportunity to purchase a 1976 conn director trumpet. The seller is asking $250. ... A: Might be a little bit high-Do you have a Picture of it? We have lots of great pricing on the ... | |
| Stripping the silver- | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver Holton trumpet and want to darken the sound. Is it possible to strip the silver off ... A: If you took that Plating off it would darken the sound- You could also help that with the right ... | |
| improvisation Schiller Trumpet | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I play trumpet and I am in jazz band and on a piece that we play I have a solo that is to be ... A: How Duane, Chords really relate to particular Scales in Improvising For Example if the Chords Says ... | |
| Playing Help Schiller Trumpet | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I play the trumpet in my high school band and I have some questions. 1.) What are some ways I can ... A: I would recommend a couple of Books for Tonguing and Lung Capacity H.L Clark Technical Studies-In ... | |
| Trumpet tone-Schiller Trumpet | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I've been playing trumpet for five years. I use a Bach 7c mouthpiece. I practice an hour every day. ... A: Duane, I'd generally think you might not be using enough air when playing-Thats usually the problem ... | |
| Amati Kraslice trumpet, Schiller Trumpet | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I am needing to purchase a trumpet for my grandson to keep at home since he can't take his horn in ... A: The 311 is a student level trumpet-fair sounding probable biggest consideration is you may have some ... | |
| Martin Trumpet Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Martin Trumpet; engraved MARTIN - Elkhart - Ind, #217620, RMC. Has mouthpiece and muffler. ... A: I am guessing Value on this of about $200-$300 Looks like maybe some previous repair done to upper ... | |
| age & model identification Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinsruments.com | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Blessing trumpet serial# 512124,I think it's a 2001 model? but there isn't any model number ... A: Do you have Photo? Can you send? Please send to troy@jimlaabsmusic.com For Brass Trumpet-You can ... | |
| Olds Recording | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am teaching trumpet, in Portugal, to local kids and one turned this evening with a trumpet his ... A: Very nice playing Trumpet-I've played on these-Is yours Nickel Plated? I'd estimate vale at about ... | |
| TR200S trumpet Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a TR200S trumpet for 750.00 Is this a good trumpet for my daughter ... A: This is a high price to pay these days for this kind of quality A Similer quality Schiller ... | |
| The Right Trumpet Schiller www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been playing the trumpet since fourth grade. Right now I am in marching band, and I am ... A: I would recommend Schiller American Heritage 74 Trumpet-Nickel Plated Has nice projection with the ... | |
| Bach trumpets Schiller Trumpet , www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between a Bach prelude student trumpet and a Bach TR500 trumpet? I read that ... A: The Bach Prelude and TR500 are both made in China The T500 is a Better Playing Horn If you want a ... | |
| DCI mouthpiece Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school trumpet player in 12th grade and looking to try out for Teal Sound in a couple ... A: I'd recommend Bach Megatone Moughpiece Probable 5C It will give you good Lower Range Tone-but gives ... | |
| trying to decide between trumpet brands www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: i am getting ready to purchase a better quality trumpet then what i have now. i am frustrated with ... A: These are all nice horns-The Bach Omega is probable not my favorite because of price and what your ... | |
| Buying aTrumpet www.schillerinstruments.com | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6th grader who will be starting her first year of band this school year. She will be ... A: I am not familiar with the Medini Brand-Might be questionable quality I'd recommend Schiller AH74 ... | |
| Valve Alignment | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My husband just bought a trumpet for my daughter from a co worker and it seems like the valves are ... A: First -Pull the Valves Out-Make sure that #1 Valve is in #1 Valve Slot than #2, #3 Secondly When ... | |
| Vega Trumpet | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a Vega Standard Trumpet with case and mouthpiece, Chas E George model from my ... A: Looks like a Conn or King Trumpet-Private Labeled with Vega on it. Probable not worth a great deal ... | |
| Trumpet Range | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been playing trumpet for about 6 years now. I'm a sophomore in high school and basically play ... A: Playing Higher Register Trumpet is really a lot a measure of how much air you are putting into the ... | |
| High Register trumpets and mouthpieces | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I play in a couple community bands and jazz bands and I have never felt comfortable in the high ... A: Sam, Trumpet-Range Sam I'd recommend a combination of 2 For a Mouthpiece I like the Bach ... | |
| First Time Trumpet Buyer !!!!!!! | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what to buy first for 6th grader beginner. There is the Getzen 200, the Holton T602, ... A: These are all nice quality Trumpets I prefer a Silver or Nickel Plated Finish for longevity and ... | |
| Concertone trumpet/cornet | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I just bought this at a flea market for $35. I looked it up and the brand was distributed by ... A: This if made in Czekoslovokia would have been made by Amati. It really looks like a lot of the Horns ... | |
| Antoine Courtois trumpet | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an old trumpet that I am trying to get more information about and the value of it. It is an ... A: Some of the Courtois Trumpets are quite nice you can Email me Pictures and I'll get you some more ... | |
| Schiller Trumpets | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My friend owns 2 Schiller Trumpet-Schiller Centertone Trumpet and Schiller Flugelhorn-I've heard ... A: Soik, Firstly Schiller and Bach are both good Trumpets. Whats sometimes alarming to some of my ... | |
Trumpet
Answers by Expert:
Troy Laabs
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Hi, I've Studied Trumpet for over 12 Years and own Schiller Band Instrument Company & Manufactur Trumpet, & All Brass & Woodwind Instruments
Experience
Both in Technical Playing/ Technique
Especially Jazz and Improvising
versed in all Aspects of Manufacturing and construction
Education/Credentials
Marquette University
University of Wisconsin Steverns Point
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Improvisation-UW Eau Clair
Past/Present Clients
US Air Force Jazz Band
US Army Band
Duke Univeristy
Sao Paulo Orchestra
UCLA
Puerto Public Schools
UW Madison
Mel Bay Publishing
Prince
Lenny Kravitz
Eddie Murphy
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