Wood choice for new trumpet

[Rzrbac]

Well I think I'm hooked on learning to play a trumpet. I have a cocobolo from Mr. Mero and it's a blast. I have another maker in mind and I'm looking for suggestions and possibly pics for wood type. I like dark or grey looking wood. My wood knowledge is pretty limited to domestic woods. Right now I'm leaning toward African Blackwood but I just don't know many exotic woods.

[USMC0331]

lignum videt , Madagascar ebony,  East Indian rosewood,  desert ironwood, and Kingwood to name a few.

[Daryl]

Desert ironwood is a favorite

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[SteelerFan]

Dark / grey - royal ebony

[Rzrbac]

I like that royal ebony.

Is pink ivory a hard wood to obtain and is it extremely expensive?

[crow]

Bocote

[gergg]

I like that royal ebony.

Is pink ivory a hard wood to obtain and is it extremely expensive?

Pink Ivory is available, though somewhat more rare than others. It tends to be a little more expensive on average.

[chefrific]

You won't go wrong with Macassar ebony, African Blackwood or Desert Ironwood. 

[Chris O]

Agree with all the comments so far. Osage will darken with age but usually doesn't have the grain as some of the others

[Jacobson]

Desert Ironwood makes a great trumpet, but also Boise de rose, African blackwood, Brazilian rosewood,  all are good choices.

[Rzrbac]

Appreciate all the options, please post some pics if you want. I have got on one makers list and hoping to get on another.

My knowledge of the exotics is limited but slowly expanding. Is there any type that is a legitimate gray?  I liked the royal ebony pic.

[Rzrbac]

I should add I'm not as concerned with looks as sound. I want a variety of materials to include mouthpieces from some different makers. Kind of like tomorrow morning may start off with a Hooks and go to a Woodhaven. Even if the WoodHaven produces a kill, the next hunt could be a Gooserbat or
Primos.

[Chris O]

KP Macasser

Shag Hill Texas ebony

Lingum vitae by Possom Fork

Jeff Erb desert ironwood



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[Rzrbac]

Nice collection of calls.