After watching Catman on his Youtube videos I have gotten interested in Trumpets. Ordered me a $20 special off Ebay a few weeks ago and have been practicing a lot. My question is, does a Trumpet sound better over time or is the end result strictly from the guy blowing the call? Also, can a guy that is really good on a $500 trumpet sound good on a $20 trumpet? Am having fun playing it and I seem to be getting better but it is hit and miss on the first note or two at the beginning of a sequence.
It just takes practice .you just need to find the mouth piece that you like the best . different size can make a big difference .I like a small mouth piece my self.
It's the person not the trumpet that gets broke in
Trumpets are all about the player. Some are better than others, but overall a good player can play almost all trumpets. The biggest differences in trumpets in how easy the draw is. Price itself does not mean easier playing but most that have that easy playing trumpet have time and reputation which means they have earned a higher price. The things that go into price is the maker's name, the trumpet's reputation, and the materials used. You do not have to spend $300 bucks to get a good trumpet to learn on but $20 eBay trumpet or a $50 one from Cabelas are not going to be the easiest 9 out of 10 times.
Everyone plays different so it is hard to say this is the best trumpet to learn on. It is kind of individual based, sort of like mouth calls. Experienced players can also recommend harder to use trumpets because they have the mechanics to play them easily. The calls I recommend to a person is Billy Buice with a #4, Brian Mero, Matt Mclain, or Ralph Permar as I know this are easier to use trumpets for any experience level. Good luck as the trumpet game is a slippery slope.
Quote from: davisd9 on April 30, 2019, 01:51:36 PM
Trumpets are all about the player. Some are better than others, but overall a good player can play almost all trumpets. The biggest differences in trumpets in how easy the draw is. Price itself does not mean easier playing but most that have that easy playing trumpet have time and reputation which means they have earned a higher price. The things that go into price is the maker's name, the trumpet's reputation, and the materials used. You do not have to spend $300 bucks to get a good trumpet to learn on but $20 eBay trumpet or a $50 one from Cabelas are not going to be the easiest 9 out of 10 times.
Everyone plays different so it is hard to say this is the best trumpet to learn on. It is kind of individual based, sort of like mouth calls. Experienced players can also recommend harder to use trumpets because they have the mechanics to play them easily. The calls I recommend to a person is Billy Buice with a #4, Brian Mero, Matt Mclain, or Ralph Permar as I know this are easier to use trumpets for any experience level. Good luck as the trumpet game is a slippery slope.
Very well explained.
Quote from: EZ on April 30, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on April 30, 2019, 01:51:36 PM
Trumpets are all about the player. Some are better than others, but overall a good player can play almost all trumpets. The biggest differences in trumpets in how easy the draw is. Price itself does not mean easier playing but most that have that easy playing trumpet have time and reputation which means they have earned a higher price. The things that go into price is the maker's name, the trumpet's reputation, and the materials used. You do not have to spend $300 bucks to get a good trumpet to learn on but $20 eBay trumpet or a $50 one from Cabelas are not going to be the easiest 9 out of 10 times.
Everyone plays different so it is hard to say this is the best trumpet to learn on. It is kind of individual based, sort of like mouth calls. Experienced players can also recommend harder to use trumpets because they have the mechanics to play them easily. The calls I recommend to a person is Billy Buice with a #4, Brian Mero, Matt Mclain, or Ralph Permar as I know this are easier to use trumpets for any experience level. Good luck as the trumpet game is a slippery slope.
Very well explained.
Agreed, excellent.
The difference between a $100. trumpet and a $500. trumpet is $400.
Quote from: ol bob on April 30, 2019, 04:29:26 PM
The difference between a $100. trumpet and a $500. trumpet is $400.
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Glad I started with the $20 then!!!!
If you got your $20 ebay trumpet from the same guy I got my $20 ebay trumpet, its as good as a lot of $75-100 trumpets I have. I have a lot of trumpets, I also make trumpets and that ebay trumpet is an incredible buy for for $20. You will kill just as many with that trumpet as any. The guy that made the two I ordered a few years ago is from York,Penn.
That is the same guy i ordered from
Let's hear one of these $20 trumpets.
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Quote from: davisd9 on May 01, 2019, 04:47:04 PM
Let's hear one of these $20 trumpets.
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Yes let's hear one...but then they might not be 20 bucks anymore.... :popcorn:
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Let's at least see this Ebay trumpet! :funnyturkey:
Here you go. Just took it to Kansas and couldnt find a bird to use it on.
Quote from: ol bob on April 30, 2019, 04:29:26 PM
The difference between a $100. trumpet and a $500. trumpet is $400.
I know. Appreciation in future resale value.
Quote from: warrent423 on May 16, 2019, 04:29:39 PM
Quote from: deadbuck on May 16, 2019, 02:29:47 PM
Here you go. Just took it to Kansas and couldnt find a bird to use it on.
She ain't real pretty, but in the hands of someone who knows how to run a yelper, she is extremely deadly. May have been exaggerating a bit when I compared it to my Buice, but I figured I'd help the man sell a few more. Deadly "hunting call" sure 'nuff though.
I agree. I have one that really sounds good. It's definitely a great buy for someone who is interested in trying a trumpet.
Is it a good trumpet for someone that is new to trumpets or someone that knows how to run one? There is a difference.
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No offense to that guy who makes affordable calls....but there's just something about taking a call into the woods that was made by a legend and a master of callmaking. I think its worth the extra cash to get something you'll cherish and hand down. Just my personal opinion.
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on May 16, 2019, 06:13:18 PM
No offense to that guy who makes affordable calls....but there's just something about taking a call into the woods that was made by a legend and a master of callmaking. I think its worth the extra cash to get something you'll cherish and hand down. Just my personal opinion.
Agreed
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I'm gonna spend the $20 and pick one up. I'll let you guys know if it plays like a Buice or not
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I just bought one of his Tiger Stripe Maple calls. Heck for $25 bucks it seemed like a deal. :)
Quote from: Terry on May 16, 2019, 07:10:22 PM
I'm gonna spend the $20 and pick one up. I'll let you guys know if it plays like a Buice or not
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Any update?
Honestly, I haven't even ordered it yet
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Yea I'm rdy for a soundfile Haha or get someones opinion
I just put my bid on one at eBay
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Quote from: Ben1100mag on May 17, 2019, 09:47:15 AM
I just bought one of his Tiger Stripe Maple calls. Heck for $25 bucks it seemed like a deal. :)
Same one I have been looking at since late Spring of last year but have been to skeptical to order. Nice looking call if it looks like the picture.
Quote from: warrent423 on June 08, 2019, 08:26:28 AM
Just received a walnut with bone mouthpiece from him yesterday. She yelps and clucks as good as the first one I bought. I could do without the linseed oil though. Again, these calls ain't purty, and definitely are not for you perfectionists, but turkey killers they are, at a ridiculous price. Good luck with them.
I don't think they look bad in the auction pictures, but that may not hold true when in the hand. How about a picture and a soundfile please?
Quote from: warrent423 on June 08, 2019, 06:40:28 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on June 08, 2019, 04:32:44 PM
Quote from: Ben1100mag on May 17, 2019, 09:47:15 AM
I just bought one of his Tiger Stripe Maple calls. Heck for $25 bucks it seemed like a deal. :)
Same one I have been looking at since late Spring of last year but have been to skeptical to order. Nice looking call if it looks like the picture.
Quote from: warrent423 on June 08, 2019, 08:26:28 AM
Just received a walnut with bone mouthpiece from him yesterday. She yelps and clucks as good as the first one I bought. I could do without the linseed oil though. Again, these calls ain't purty, and definitely are not for you perfectionists, but turkey killers they are, at a ridiculous price. Good luck with them.
I don't think they look bad in the auction pictures, but that may not hold true when in the hand. How about a picture and a soundfile please?
Hey bud, you need to get back on your medication. You should know by now not to ask me to post a pic, let alone a soundfile. You, of all people, should just buy the damm thing.
Sad thing is somebody stole 40 of my pills so I am not on them the way I should be. Yea I forgot who I was talking to. I think you should make the "Great Cheap Trumpet World Tour" so all we curious people can find out how they look and sound.
Quote from: perrytrails on June 09, 2019, 04:53:27 PM
I tried... here goes. Lol
https://youtu.be/YjcoVyBwEZs
Good job on them, you can here you have trouble with the last, but for 20 bucks it sounds real good. I have to learn that kee-kee run on mine.
Sorry I posted and couldn't get sound to work. Hope it works now.
I'm a rookie so bare with me.
https://youtu.be/YjcoVyBwEZs
Quote from: perrytrails on June 09, 2019, 05:02:17 PM
Sorry I posted and couldn't get sound to work. Hope it works now.
I'm a rookie so bare with me. https://youtu.be/addme/17e9jBgU6iU5QYk1x-bAweMfXWOfNA
It works, videos just post as a link here.
Those Buice calls are beautiful, excellent craftsmanship. And I'm not capable of bringing the best out of them. I didn't buy 2 for no reason and I'm not a collector.
That eBay call isn't the prettiest, lacks a good finish, but as I originally posted it does sound good and will get the job done. Cost effective for someone wanting to experiment with a trumpet.
Thanks Warren, it must have sounded halfway decent.
That fellow on eBay probably had 10 available and they are all gone. Lol