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I'm horny
ViolentDove:
I bought a Stomvi about half a year ago. I think they're a pretty newish company, I definitely hadn't heard of them, anyway.
I was looking for something basically a step up from the student trumpet I learned on, but not a crazy expensive pro horn. At any rate, I just went to the brass shop and played a bunch of stuff. The stomvi had as good a sound or better than some of the more expensive horns, and anything that actually did sound better was out of my price range at the time.
Having played it for a while and used it in recording for two albums, I can honestly say I love the tone, but it does have a greater tendency towards sticky valves than I'd like.
You should definitely consider looking at a few different mouthpieces. Finding one that you're better suited to can make a big difference, I think.
Basically I'd go to a shop and play some stuff, try a few mouthpieces, and find something in your price range that you like. A bunch of shops do second-hand sales as well, and a second-hand horn is definitely worth looking at as an option. Most horns are pretty robust so besides checking out the valves there aren't too many things that can go wrong.
Don't be too worried about spending a fair bit of dosh, either. Considering the thing will last you your whole life, it's probably better to get something you're happy with than getting stuck with a cheaper horn.
RobbieOC:
--- Quote from: ViolentDove on 29 May 2009, 23:40 ---You should definitely consider looking at a few different mouthpieces. Finding one that you're better suited to can make a big difference, I think.
Basically I'd go to a shop and play some stuff, try a few mouthpieces, and find something in your price range that you like. A bunch of shops do second-hand sales as well, and a second-hand horn is definitely worth looking at as an option. Most horns are pretty robust so besides checking out the valves there aren't too many things that can go wrong.
Don't be too worried about spending a fair bit of dosh, either. Considering the thing will last you your whole life, it's probably better to get something you're happy with than getting stuck with a cheaper horn.
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This is all real good advice. The mouthpiece thing is huge. I played on the wrong kind for years before someone helped me out, and my skills increased incredibly in just a few weeks after that. It was kind of amazing.
Try things out. Not only will it help you get better, but it's also kind of fun!
Radical AC:
I'm all for sitting in a music shop and trying their stuff. I do that all the time anyhow. I don't like saying money isn't an option, because it always is, but I'm willing to save up for a while if it means getting the right instrument. I'm leaning towards getting a heavier trumpet with a full/dark sound right now.
Luke C:
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--- Quote from: Hat on 27 May 2009, 12:34 ---My first thoughts were of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZbTpANdI54, I regret nothing.
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Second.
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Third.
Durin:
My first thought was music to listen to while boning...or while horny...
Hm. Oh well.
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