As you may have guessed from the title, my first trumpet was a YAMAHA which I bought some years ago now for a bargain price of £250. I think that the model I bought was the one belowthis one, but they are still very similar and fundamentally the same.
This model comes with three valves... there's a surprise, and mobile 1st and 3rd valve slides. It is available in gold laquer as well as silver plating, but the silver plating will cost a little extra.
These more basic models are easier to take care of and last longer as they are less fragile. The threaded guide on the 3rd valve slide on a vincent bach is REALLY annoying if it gets even slightly bent. The YAMAHA has a more simple mechanism consisting of a screw which catches on the rim at the end of the tubing to stop it coming all the way off.
I have had absolutey no complaints about my YAMAHA trumpet since i have had it which shows that it is fairly sturdy and lasts well. I have probably had it now for eight or nine years now and the only dents and scratches in it are my own fault really... it still blows fine even thugh ive droped it a few times!!!
Despite having upgraded to a Bach Stradavarius I still get my old trumpet out for a blow from time to time or if i have a gig with a jazz band as it is easier to blow being a smaller bore and a brighter sound, and it still works fine.
If you are thinking of buying one though, i suggest you splash out a little on a decent mouthpiece as the yamaha 7c which it comes with is really for beginners only. I do recomend a vincent bach mouthpiece as this will help to produce a better tone.
Overall these lower models in the yamaha series are great for beginners and still hold their value quite well if you want to sell it on providing it is in good condition. If you are buying one second hand, check that all the slides are in good working order and the valves are fine. Also check for any patces of laquer missing as small patches can lead to bigger patches!!
Nearly all of my trumpets and accessories have been bought from a company called John Packers in Taunton in Somerset, UK. They offer very reasonable prices aswell as a quick and friendly service. If this is a little out of your way, Normans in Burton-on-Trent are also very good and stock a good range of gig bags.
I hope you have found this useful.
Dan :O)
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nice opinion, well structured, i wont pretend to know the slightest thing about trumpets, well i know a bit now don't I? nic
tonya121 14.01.2003 23:28
Hi Dan. I don't know much about trumpets but I sure found this op very informative. I didn't get the chance to read it before it was updated, it certainly seems to contain a lot of information which would be useful for someone contemplating a purchase in this area.
Morgenhund 13.01.2003 14:50
Hi there! Bit more info needed on this one and Packer's is in Taunton not Taunt (my hometown!). Mike
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