Is Eastman a good trumpet?
A remarkable value, the Eastman 530 C trumpet offers top-of-the-line, professional grade sound and features at a fraction of the cost of the leading brands. The sound is centered and has a solid core, and the hand-lapped valves are flawlessly smooth.
Are Eastman brass instruments good?
Andreas Eastman trumpets are good at the price. They seem to be one of the better Chinese manufactured trumpets these days.
What is the best trumpet brands?
The top 11 best trumpet brands are:
- Bach.
- Getzen.
- Yamaha.
- Schilke.
- Monette.
- Jupiter.
- Carol Brass.
- King.
What is a good high school trumpet?
In high school, trumpet players become too advanced for beginner trumpets, so it’s time to upgrade to an intermediate model. For this, the best trumpets are the Jean Paul TR-430, Jupiter Intermediate Bb Trumpet, Yamaha YTR-4335 GII, Yamaha YTR-2330, Getzen 590-S Capri, Bach TR200, and the Conn 52 BSP.
Where are Eastman trumpets made?
China
The company consolidated its U.S. operations into one facility in Pomona, Calif., and in October completed the purchase of a low brass factory in Tianjin, China, in keeping with Eastman’s philosophy of owning the factories where its products are manufactured.
Where are Eastman brass instruments made?
Eastman Music Co., which makes most of its instruments in China, bought a struggling trombone- and trumpet-maker based in Hopedale, Mass.
What is a 7C trumpet mouthpiece good for?
The Bach 7C is perhaps the most selected mouthpiece in the world for trumpet playing. The C cup is a medium cup, perfectly versatile in a variety of playing situations. A beginning trumpet player will feel right at home on a 7C whether playing in concert band, marching band, or jazz ensembles.
What is the easiest trumpet mouthpiece to play?
My recommendations would be Bach 7c, 5C, 3C, Dennis Wick 3c and Schillke 13 or 14. Some beginner trumpets are coming with mouthpieces equivalent to a Bach mouthpiece traditionally used for D trumpet. I find these student have a very thin sound and I will usually have them try a 5 or 3c during class.
How much should I pay for a used trumpet?
The good news is, used prices are low. Most YTR-2330s on eBay sell for between $300.00 and $500.00, but you can find good-condition instruments for as little as $200.00.