My business was started in March of 1999 based on the idea that band parents need an alternative to buying new student trumpets that often cost $1000, or more.  We are presently in our 11th year and sell about 100 reconditioned used student trumpet a year.

Many beginning trumpet players quit playing after the first year or switch to other instruments so the lost on reselling a new trumpet can be about half.  By buying used should you need to resell it most of the cost can be recovered.

Here are a few recommendations.  If you have more questions or just want to discuss trumpets for your beginner, please send me an email or call me.

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Photo is of a typical Bundy Trumpet reconditioned by Crone Trumpet.  The trumpet you are buying is still in work.

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This trumpet has been SOLD. Bach trumpet (TR300) serial number F94901 is only 3 or 4 years old and it has been completely reconditioned and relacquered. This Bach trumpet was purchase this month from a music store and it had no dents or damage, only lacquer wear. This trumpet looks good and plays correctly with great tone and intonation.

TR300 Demo:

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The Bach TR300 trumpet is the number one trumpet on most high school band director’s list of preferred student level trumpets. This is a completely reconditioned trumpet that looks good and plays correctly with great tone and intonation.

Minor flaws in the lacquer finish may be visible under close inspection. Although we try to make them look like new some minor blemishes show up only after the horn is lacquered. At this price we can not afford to redo them.

The Bach TR300 is the best student level trumpet available and these trumpets are USA made and were made a couple of years ago before the Bach factory strike and before Bach went overseas for their trumpet manufacturing. These trumpets were made by Bach craftsmen who took pride in creating top-quality trumpets.

This is a completely reconditioned trumpet that plays like a new one with great tone and intonation. All dents and dings have been removed, tuning slides, water keys and valves work freely.  Valves are original and have good compression and crisp fast action.

This is an excellent trumpet for a committed beginner and will help any student progress from beginner through intermediate to advanced.

• Overall Condition: Completely reconditioned. Some minor blemishes may remain but are only visible under close inspection.
• Finish: Relacquered with clear baked-on epoxy lacquer. Minor flaws in the lacquer finish may be visible under close inspection.
• Dents/Dings: Minor marks where dents were removed may remain, but will not affect tone or intonation.
• Valves: Monel, Crisp Smooth fast action. Correctly aligned for open playing.
• Intonation: Excellent.
• Color: Brass.
• Case: Used case included.
• Mouthpiece: Used 7C mouthpiece included.
• Sale Price: $325.00 Suggested List Price for this Trumpet New is $990.00
• Shipping: $25.00 for standard shipping in the USA. Other areas please inquire as to shipping costs before purchasing.
• Quantity in Stock: 2

This used LA Olds Ambassador Bb trumpet serial number 131268 is an older model of Olds which is preferred by many trumpet players. It is an Olds Ambassador manufactured by F. E. Olds in Los Angeles, California. (more…)

This used TR200 trumpet with a good silver finish that has shown some signs of use with some worn places on the valve casing. Because of the worn finish, this is a chance to own a step-up trumpet at a very reasonable price.


It plays like it should with great tone and excellent intonation it is just that the silver finish is not that great. Still looks great from a foot away. The TR200 incorporates a durable Stradivarius-style, one-piece valve casing. The engraved bell and silver finish enhance appearance for pride in ownership.

The TR200 features an 459” medium-large bore, engraved bell, and Monel pistons. This is a nice Bach TR200 that is in very good condition and is the perfect trumpet for the advanced student. This trumpet plays correcly and has fast crisp valve action. It has a nice tone and very good intonation. Good used case and good used 7C mouthpiece are included.

Sale Price:SOLD
Overall Condition: Used, Very Good.
Finish: Silver Finish in just good condition with some signs of wear.
Dents/Dings: Couple of dings that have been removed.
Intonation: Very Good.
Case: Used case included.
Mouthpiece: Used mouthpiece included.

It really doesn’t make a difference whether you play a silver or brass trumpet, as long as its a good quality instrument. Many students will want their second horn to be a silver trumpet. We carry several models of silver trumpets. Some we recommend are the the following. Please note that some of these horns may have sold since this was written. Click here to see the trumpets that are currently available.

Silver Trumpet – Blessing

The silver trumpet made by Blessing with a B127 Model number is a quality USA-made instrument made in Elkhart, Indiana. E.K. Blessing has been making silver trumpets and brass trumpets for many years. The B127 Blessing silver trumpet is the top model of Blessings student line trumpets and it is easy to play in tune with a nice tone. Here is a silver trumpet available as of this writing for a nice price.

Silver Trumpet – Bach

Bach makes a silver trumpet in its student line with the Bach TR300 designation. The Bach Silver Trumpet TR300, when we have them in stock, is an excellent opportunity to own a silver trumpet for fraction of what it would cost new. We play test our horns before shipping, so we know they’re delivered in fine working order.

Silver Trumpet – Bach TR300

Here’s a used silver trumpet from Bach in the form of the Bach TR300 silver trumpet that has been reconditioned. It looks good and plays good.

Silver Trumpet – Blessing Silver Trumpet

The B126 is a quality silver trumpet from E.K.Blessing.

Silver Trumpet – Bach Omega

The Bach Omega we sell is a silver trumpet that Bach stopped manufacturing at least five years ago. It shares many components with the Bach Stradivarius, most importantly the valves are the same. You can own a Bach silver trumpet like this one.

Silver Trumpet Valve Buttons

This is a dress-up accessory for a silver trumpet. Its a set of Set of 3 Paua Abalone Silver Plated Valve Buttons for Bach Omega, Bach Stradivarius, and Bach TR200 Trumpets

If you’re not finding what you want, try a general site search for silver trumpet.

In the next few months, we expect that more band student parents are going to consider buying a used trumpet instead of a new one in order to save about 50% of the costs.  So what are the risks?  Not as great as you might think because mechanically the trumpet is pretty simple and the only moving parts are the valves and the tuning slides. (more…)

Sorry that our sales have been so good this year that we are having a problem getting our student level trumpets back on the available listing.  However we have several in work that should be ready soon. Here is a preview of the trumpets that we will be offering for the beginning trumpet player:

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We specialize in selling reconditioned and relacquered Major Brand Student-Level Bb Trumpets.   All our reconditioned trumpets are ultrasonically cleaned with chemicals that are especially designed to clean and sanitize band instruments.  We then stripped off the old lacquer, remove all dents, buff the trumpet to a shiny mirror finish and relacquer it with baked on clear epoxy lacquer (the same as that used by the USA trumpet manufacturers).

The trumpet playing condition is then restored by hand lapping the valve pistons, aligning the valves, replacing all pads and corks and springs when needed. The trumpet is then play tested by an experience trumpet player and valve action, tone, and intonation are checked.   The end result is a used trumpet that looks almost like new and plays correctly with crisp valve action,  good tone and intonation. We offer a 10-day trial period with a money back guarantee and a 45-day limited warranty as described on the Home page. Since starting in March 1999, We have reconditioned and sold approximately 100 used trumpets a year to satisfied customers. 

We specialize in selling reconditioned and relacquered Major Brand Student-Level Bb Trumpets.   All our reconditioned trumpets are ultrasonically cleaned with chemicals that are especially designed to clean and sanitize band instruments.  We then stripped off the old lacquer, remove all dents, buff the trumpet to a shiny mirror finish and relacquer it with baked on clear epoxy lacquer (the same as that used by the USA trumpet manufacturers).

The trumpet playing condition is then restored by hand lapping the valve pistons, aligning the valves, replacing all pads and corks and springs when needed. The trumpet is then play tested by an experience trumpet player and valve action, tone, and intonation are checked.   The end result is a used trumpet that looks almost like new and plays correctly with crisp valve action,  good tone and intonation. We offer a 10-day trial period with a money back guarantee and a 45-day limited warranty as described on the Home page. Since starting in March 1999, We have reconditioned and sold approximately 100 used trumpets a year to satisfied customers.