TRUMPET COMPARISON - Testing 52 Trumpets!

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In January 2019, I set out to find a new trumpet. I was looking for something with a big/warm/dark sound for jazz solo playing. Here are some highlights from my extensive search:

00:21 - Introduction
01:31 - Lotus (Universal model)
01:39 - Lotus (Solo model)
01:46 - Yamaha (YTR-8345RG 02)
01:59 - Bach (Model 25)
02:12 - Schilke (S42)
02:20 - Schilke (S22HD)
02:35 - Schilke (S32HD)
02:44 - Schilke (SB4-MG)
02:56 - Kühnl & Hoyer (??)
03:06 - Yamaha (YTR-8310Z 03: "Bobby Shew" model)
03:16 - Schagerl (JM1: "James Morrison")
03:22 - Yamaha (YTR-8340EM2: "Eric Miyashiro" model)
03:27 - Yamaha (YTR-8335 GH: "Tomonao Hara" model)
03:34 - Schagerl (Phelin "Vlado Kumpan" model)
03:40 - Yamaha (YTR-9335 CHS 02)
03:52 - Schilke (HC1-Lacquer)
04:08 - Schilke (HC1-Silver)
04:15 - Schilke (B1)
04:23 - Schilke (B2 B-Beryllium Bell)
04:38 - Schilke (B5)
04:57 - Schilke (B6)
05:06 - Schilke (B7)
05:18 - Schilke (S23HD)
05:32 - Schilke (S32HD)
05:49 - Schilke (X3)
06:02 - Bach (Artisan)
06:12 - Bach (190ML1B)
06:19 - S.E. Shires (CVLA-L)
06:27 - Monette (LT+)
06:54 - Adams (A1)
07:08 - Adams (A2)
07:20 - Adams (A3)
07:31 - Adams (A4)
07:46 - Adams (A4LT)
08:03 - Adams (A5)
08:15 - Adams (A6)
08:34 - Adams (A7)
08:48 - Adams (A8)
08:58 - Adams (A9)
09:04 - Adams (A10-Gold Lacquer)
09:14 - Adams (A10-Silver Plated)
09:24 - Adams (Austin Custom Brass "Coppernicus" model)
09:33 - Adams (A4 with Shepherd's Crook)
09:51 - Schagerl (Gansch Horn)
10:18 - Schilke (HC2-L)
10:40 - Adams (Custom A4 #1)
11:18 - Adams (5th Anniversary A4)
11:36 - Adams (Custom A4 #2)
12:05 - Adams (Hybrid A4)
12:28 - Adams (A10-Gold Brass Bell)
12:42 - Brainstorming Discussions
14:52 - My New Trumpet! (Custom A4 #3)

After 8 months of testing different trumpets with various size, material, finish, & feature combinations, I FINALLY received my new custom Adams trumpet!

An Adams A4 (Large Bore) with:
- .50 Gold Brass Bell (polished inside)
- Shepherd's Crook
- Brushed Lacquer Finish
- 2 Amado Water Valves
- Natural Abalone Inlays

I would like to thank everyone at Adams who helped with the production of this beautiful instrument, especially Miel Adams and Hans Breuls.

Check out Adams here:
https://www.adams-music.com
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:-)

Видео TRUMPET COMPARISON - Testing 52 Trumpets! канала JOE BABIAK