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Title: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: BDeal on June 09, 2025, 03:56:06 PM
I have never used one and would like to try. I'm only planning on buying one. All suggestions appreciated!
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: BullTom on June 09, 2025, 03:59:12 PM
Brian Mero. Affordable, quick turn around and one of the best trumpet makers out there.

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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Bedge7767 on June 09, 2025, 04:11:36 PM
I have some i would let go. Shoot me a message.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Big Jeremy on June 09, 2025, 04:31:08 PM
Dave Shoemaker makes a killer, affordable trumpet. DES trumpets.


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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: crow on June 09, 2025, 08:35:41 PM
Quote from: BullTom on June 09, 2025, 03:59:12 PMBrian Mero. Affordable, quick turn around and one of the best trumpet makers out there.

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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: JeffC on June 09, 2025, 08:56:20 PM
Greg Gwaltney, my first and only trumpet, takes a lot of practice to sound good, but found his easy to play for a beginner.  https://gwaltneygamecalls.com/
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: TurkinTone on June 09, 2025, 09:47:38 PM
DES Trumpets X2
Shoebuck on this forum.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Yoder409 on June 10, 2025, 09:01:25 AM
Check Mike Robare
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Gobble! on June 10, 2025, 09:01:45 AM
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Jeremy Simpson makes a good one. Believe he's around $150 for a wood call.


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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: SCGobblaGetta on June 10, 2025, 09:04:26 AM
I would suggest hitting up Ben Gentry, Seminole Yelpers. He just made one for me, ABW. It is extremely easy to run and sounds 100% turkey. Reasonably priced and turn around was only a few weeks.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: wchadw on June 10, 2025, 09:57:28 AM
Slanton


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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: KeeKee on June 16, 2025, 01:27:41 AM
Holler at Doug Morgan, I have an acrylic call of his that is bad news.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: gaswamp on June 16, 2025, 06:36:49 AM
define reasonable.  To me its a few hundred dollars.  Somebody else, it might be a $1000...another it might be a 100 bucks.  Go to Helen and attend Unicoi next year.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Boykin Hollow on June 16, 2025, 07:55:24 AM
x2 on Unicoi
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: davisd9 on June 16, 2025, 08:54:04 PM
What is your definition of reasonable? Brian Mero is a great builder, as is Lee Chadwick. Most builders with reputation have it for a reason.


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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: BDeal on June 17, 2025, 12:48:47 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 16, 2025, 08:54:04 PMWhat is your definition of reasonable? Brian Mero is a great builder, as is Lee Chadwick. Most builders with reputation have it for a reason.


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$200 or less
Title: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: mullet dredge on June 17, 2025, 01:21:38 PM
I'm a fan of Delrin trumpets for their sound and durability and I own a few from well known makers.

I recently picked up one of Anthony Ellis(AGE)Simple Hen Delrin trumpets and it is a gem. Has the same internals as his XT model. He keeps some in stock and I received mine in about a week. ~$200

Also, these guys have hit the nail on the head with mentions of Mero, Chadwick, and a trip to Unicoi!


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Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: gaswamp on June 17, 2025, 01:54:43 PM
Quote from: BDeal on June 17, 2025, 12:48:47 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 16, 2025, 08:54:04 PMWhat is your definition of reasonable? Brian Mero is a great builder, as is Lee Chadwick. Most builders with reputation have it for a reason.


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$200 or less


go to Unicoi and meet AGE then
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Hooksnhorns on June 18, 2025, 11:03:12 PM
Doug Morgan makes a fine trumpet. They're very reasonably priced. Matter of fact, I've told him on more than one occasion that he ain't charging enough for em.
Title: Re: Reasonably Priced Trumpet?
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2025, 06:37:46 AM
A  couple that I don't believe have been mentioned in your price range would be Todd Black and Clay Townsend's all delrin call.