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.

• Buy a major brand trumpet; such as, Blessing, Getzen, Yamaha, King, Holton, or Bach.  These companies have been manufacturing quality student-level trumpets for over 100 years. Do not buy cheap trumpets made in China, Twain, or India. Many of these have been found to have manufacturing defects that can not be repaired.

• Buy an older (cheaper) reconditioned used trumpet to start and then buy a better reconditioned used trumpet in two years. Or, if you are sure the trumpet player will play it through high school, purchase a new Blessing or a reconditioned  used Bach TR300, Yamaha, or a reconditioned used Olds Ambassador trumpet that will last from now until high school.

• If you are thinking of renting, check my prices against your rental contract. Many contracts require that the total rental fees be paid even if your student stops playing it and returns the rental horn.

• If your thinking of buying used off ebay use caution, we buy a lot of trumpets off ebay and we are often disappointed because they do not play correctly or have large dents and lacquer wear that did not show on the photos.  Almost all of the trumpets we buy off ebay, need to have dents removed and to be relacquered before they can be listed here. To get a good one you will pay more than the trumpets listed here.

 

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