Frequently Asked Questions

What does “reconditioned” mean?

What does “reconditioned” mean?

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

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What’s the correct way to oil trumpet valves?

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 [...]

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What are Monel valves?

What are Monel valves?

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

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Bach Omega Trumpets – The Affordable Bach Stradivarius ??

Bach Omega Trumpets – The Affordable Bach Stradivarius ??

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

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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 [...]

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What kind of mouthpiece should I use?

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

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Should I buy a new or used trumpet?

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

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

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

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Which brands are best?

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

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Are your horns guaranteed?

Yes, Crone Trumpet’s guarantee is explained here.

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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 [...]

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