Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the correct way to oil trumpet valves?

How to Oil Trumpet Valves NAPBIRT, the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians, has [...]

What are Monel valves?

Monel is a nickel-copper and zinc alloy that was patented in 1906. Its considered a ‘natural [...]

Bach Omega Trumpets – The Affordable Bach Stradivarius ??

Note this information is for the Bach Omega Trumpet MG290 made, I think from 1994 to [...]

What does “reconditioned” mean?

Reconditionng is a practical approach to providing a student trumpet that looks good and plays correctly. [...]

Will a better trumpet improve my sound and playing?

Of course the best way to improve your sound and technique is practice at least 30 [...]

What kind of mouthpiece should I use?

Beginners generally perform well on a mouthpiece with a fairly small rim and a C cup,

Should I buy a new or used trumpet?

A used trumpet is a valid option to buying a brand new instrument,

What’s the difference in a student, intermediate, or professional trumpet?

Many companies manufacture student, intermediate, and professional model trumpets.

Which brands are best?

There are numerous brands of good trumpets. Because band directors and teachers often have preferences,

I haven’t been able to contact you via email, what do I do?

E-mails are always responded to within 48 hours or less. However, at times, internet problems may [...]

Your trumpet prices seem a bit higher than trumpets sold on some of the internet auction sites, like eBay. Why?

EBay is a great marketplace, and one that we sometimes use to buy and sell trumpets [...]

I don’t like any of the trumpets currently listed for sale, do you have any other horns for sale?

Bookmark this web page and check back frequently! The trumpet inventory is constantly changing. Typically the [...]

Do you recondition and sell any other musical instruments?

No, not currently. It takes a great many specialized tools to recondition musical instruments. Crone Trumpet [...]

What if I am not happy with a trumpet that I purchased here?

If not fully satisfied, buyers may return the trumpet to Crone Trumpet within 10 days to [...]

In addition to the listed purchase price, what other fees are charged?

The only other charges to you are a flat $25.00 shipping and handling charge which covers [...]

How do I buy a trumpet from Crone Trumpet?

First, contact me with an email stating which trumpet you are interested in purchasing to make [...]

Are your horns guaranteed?

Yes, Crone Trumpet’s guarantee is explained here.

Should I buy a silver trumpet or a brass trumpet?

It doesn’t matter! Silver may look better, but this is cosmetic only. Whether you choose a [...]

Bach Trumpets

Used Bach TR300H Bb Student Trumpet
This Bach TR300H Trumpet (H = 1st valve thumbhook) has been reconditioned and relacquer and is priced at only [...]
Used Bach TR300H Bb Trumpet
This Bach TR300H Trumpet (H = 1st valve thumbhook) has been reconditioned and relacquer and is priced at only [...]
Bach Omega Trumpets – The Affordable Bach Stradivarius ??
Note this information is for the Bach Omega Trumpet MG290 made, I think from 1994 to 2004 and sold [...]

Bundy Trumpets

Bundy Trumpets Designed by Vincent Bach

Misc News

Repair Services – Annual Trumpet Service
Just $40.00 during February 2012! Local Customers please call 513-755-8695 for an appointment. We recommend [...]
Actor Tony Danza sells Malibu beach house with a trumpet?
Tony Danza sold his Malibu beach house for $8 million. Public records show he [...]
A Jazz Veteran Finds an Ecstatic Sound – WSJ.com
Dave Douglas and his Brass Ecstasy Band are at the Village Vanguard. Read [...]
Famous trumpeter got his start in Beaumont – Beaumont Enterprise
Harry James would have been 95 on March 21, 2011. He started playing in high [...]

Blessing Trumpets

Olds Trumpets

Reconditioned Olds Ambassador Trumpet S/N 500406
This reconditioned and re-lacquered used Olds Ambassador trumpet is serial number 500406 made in Fullerton, CA around 1967 – 1968. Just [...]
Used Olds Ambassador Cornet
Used Recondition and Relacquered Olds Ambassador Bb Cornet for only $350 plus $25 shipping. Reconditioned and Relacquered used Olds [...]
Olds Ambassadors
Olds Ambassadors, made by F.E. Olds and Sons, are a great student trumpet. However, beware of just any Olds [...]