Buckeye Brass & Winds

New or Used?

theidotter — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:06:10 +0000

Musicians are special people…..and when it comes to picking out an instrument……the process can become downright painful. Some musicians covet the classic instruments of old, the horn that was touted to have been played by that one particular player in that one particular orchestra. Or the saxophone that cut through all of the big band sections that created that special sound.

Picking an instrument is very subjective. Beginners need functional, reliable instruments. Educators have their opinions of which instrument is best for the students. Most of the time they can be reliable in their recommendations provided they are up on the latest offerings from manufactures.

Collegiate students are usually steered by their instructors as to what instrument they should be using. Sometimes this choice is steered by the integrity of the instrument and the instructors beliefs, sometimes it’s steered by how much the manufacturer is helping the instructor steer the student. You can read that however you chose.

Professionals usually know what they want in a sound. Professionals don’t always know how to get the sound they want!

The choices today in the market of new instruments are vast. But as the saying goes, they don’t make them like they used too is very true in this industry. We’ll look at older instruments, their characteristics, their charm, their faults and why you should consider new or used.

Used Selmer Signet 100 Intermediate Clarinet

Andrew — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:58:54 +0000

The Selmer Signet 100 is a wooden instruments that get a more characteristic tone suitable for the advancing player after he or she is no longer in the beginning stages, usually toward the end of junior high when a plastic instrument can inhibit the student’s progress. For most players, an intermediate level instrument is good enough to last through the rest of their playing career. The Grenadilla wood body creates the characteristic clarinet tone, and they are high quality great instruments.

Each of our used instruments have been inspected by our professional technicians to ensure they are in good playing condition. Call today for more information.

New Getzen 700GTK Eterna II Intermediate Bb Trumpet

Andrew — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:24:22 +0000

The 700 Special is a perfect alternative for those seeking something more than a student trumpet, but don’t want to pay intermediate or professional trumpet prices. While not a high level instrument, it is much more than the typical step up horn.

The 700GTK Eterna II is designed to be a great intermediate level trumpet at a very reasonable price. Players will find that the 700GTK offers response and versatility unmatched by other instruments at this level.

The 700GTK features a .460” bore, hand lapped gold brass slides, gold brass mouthpipe, 4.75” two piece bell, a first slide saddle and third slide ring and gold valve caps and finger buttons.