[Dixielandjazz] Trumpet question

[Bob Romans]

Hi Minister!
Look on Ebay for a good used French Selmer!! Can't go wrong! Believe it or 
not, once in awhile they come up for around $400...
Warm regards,
Bob Romans,
Cell Block 7 Jazz Band
1617 Lakeshore Dr.
Lodi, Ca. 95242
209-339-4676
www.cellblockseven2002.net
Cell 209-747-1148
Because I play trumpet, I envy no one.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ministry of Jazz" <jazzmin at actcom.net.il>
To: "Dixie Jazz Mail List" <Dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:08 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Trumpet question


>A question for my trumpet tooting colleagues:
>
> I have a friend who is learning trumpet and is looking for a new American
> made trumpet that will last him well into his performing life. He would 
> like
> to spend up to $300-$400. Can anyone recommend a source for such a horn,
> and/or a make and model? Finding trumpets in Israel is like pulling teeth. 
> A
> new Jupiter costs $400.
>
> I am a relatively new player, and I tend to deal in used low-end horns. I
> would appreciate some pointers on what to look for in a "high quality" 
> horn,
> new or used, aside from the name. We found a used King 600 in Jerusalem 
> for
> $400, but it was pretty used, and I found a bunch of that make and model
> number for less on eBay. The problem is getting them here!
>
> Anyway, your help would be appreciated.
>
> Elazar
> Dr. Jazz Dixieland Band
> Tekiya Trumpet Ensemble
> Jerusalem, Israel
> www.israel.net/ministry-of-jazz
> +972-2-679-2537
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