Trumpet Help

[cwhitfield96]

Looking to pick up another trumpet. I have one from Lee at miss fire calls. I can play it alright but can run a wingbone better. I'm looking for something easy to play. Primarily will be used for clucks and yelps.

Mero, Townsend, Bullock, etc who would you guys recommend?

Also, does wood type and mouthpiece make a big difference in sound with trumpets? If so, I want something with a little more rasp, that is one area I feel my current trumpet or more likely me, lack in.

Thanks


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[davisd9]

Looking to pick up another trumpet. I have one from Lee at miss fire calls. I can play it alright but can run a wingbone better. I'm looking for something easy to play. Primarily will be used for clucks and yelps.

Mero, Townsend, Bullock, etc who would you guys recommend?

Also, does wood type and mouthpiece make a big difference in sound with trumpets? If so, I want something with a little more rasp, that is one area I feel my current trumpet or more likely me, lack in.

Thanks


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Rasp comes from the player, not the call. Some are easy for the mechanics, tight internals usually are not great for rasp.

What is easy for me to play may not be for you. Trumpets can be as personal as a mouth call. Mr. Lee makes a great call. Out of the ones listed I would say Mero. If you like a wingbone then one of the newer Battey calls with the flat mouthpiece may be for you.

Acrylic or delrin will give you more pop. Can a person hear differences in the wood or material, probably not. Can a turkey? I do not know as I am not a turkey. Understanding how sound waves work can create opinions but it is opinion. Sound waves bounce better on harder materials and softer materials soak up some of it, but turkeys sound different and make different vocalizations.

Anyway, I am rambling. Good luck in your search, but no call will override the practice time.


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[Crowstalker]

Well said davis9.  Yes those are all good choices for not breaking the bank. I would add David shoemaker to the list.  The rasp is the guy running the call. Spit works wonders there.  Lemon drops are a common stand by for making it easier.  Especially at first light as all you taste is coffee.  Something sweet will make sweet sounds way easier.


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[cwhitfield96]

Appreciate the input guys. I definitely want to try another trumpet. Is Mr. Mero on OG or does anyone know the best way to contact him?


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[Crowstalker]

He is but I don't know his contact information


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[Crowstalker]

I'm sure someone does


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[Crowstalker]

Trumpets are fun because of the the time it takes to feel confident with them.  Lots of practice there for sure


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[Greg Massey]

My only help is I have one from Lee and it's probably one of the easiest ones to play.. So my suggestion for now is keep practicing with it and save your money until you get really good with it... good luck ...

[EZ]

My only help is I have one from Lee and it's probably one of the easiest ones to play.. So my suggestion for now is keep practicing with it and save your money until you get really good with it... good luck ...

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The OP mention being able to play a wingbone better. A trumpet "usually" takes much less air to run. Keep that in mind when practicing. Once you get good on the trumpet, you'll be surprised how little air it takes to run the wingbone also as you will have developed better mechanics. Have fun with it!!!

[NOmad]

My only help is I have one from Lee and it's probably one of the easiest ones to play.. So my suggestion for now is keep practicing with it and save your money until you get really good with it... good luck ...

Great advice. Best thing I ever did was only use one trumpet until I felt really proficient running it and always had it as that "fall back" call that was automatic when I reach for it. That helped my confidence a lot on trying new things and messing around with my approach on different trumpets, mouth pieces, etc... and really finding what I personally liked. Knowing you can go back to a trumpet at any time and get a consistent solid turkey sound will help keep you from going insane when you can't get what you are looking for out of a new horn and will help you hone in on "why" it isn't giving you what you want.


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