To me, it feels like the air is accelerated. When I started playing the trumpet again (I stopped playing for 7 years), I switched to an old Schilke 15 that somebody once gave me several years ago. The shift started with a Bach 3C that I played during my college years. Since then, I've gradually been moving to smaller mouthpieces. Not knowing any better, I bought a 1 1/2C and used it exclusively for about 6 years. When I went to a music store to buy my first mouthpiece, they were all out of 3C's. I've only played on a few different mouthpieces. I don't own a flugelhorn at the moment, but I'm mentioning the flugelhorn since you will see some references to it in the comments.
In 2004, I bought a Jupiter 846RL flugelhorn, which I sold about a year later. It isn't as in tune as my Bach, but it's good enough to use for ear training and that's good enough for me. I've used the Carol Brass pocket trumpet on several trips and I've been fairly pleased with the intonation. I eventually sold the Pocket MAX and replaced it with a used Carol Brass pocket trumpet. I originally bought a used Colin Pocket MAX, but I wasn't happy with the intonation in the lower register. POCKET TRUMPETĪ few years ago, I decided to get a pocket trumpet to bring with me while traveling. I also like the idea that my horn (in its current condition), is affordable to a fairly wide population of would-be trumpeters.
I've thought about buying a newer horn, but it just isn't a priority right now. You'd never know, though, considering the amount I've allowed it to tarnish since then! When he returned the trumpet to me, it was as gleaming and shinny as a brand new silver-plated trumpet. Rich did a great job, and I'd definitely recommend him if you're in the Southeast and in need of repairs. In 2008, I had my trumpet professionally repaired by Rich Ita of Brass Instrument Workshop. A wooden rifle once whacked it while I was in high school marching band, it's been dropped many times, and a friend once stepped on it by accident. It's seen a fair amount of wear and tear over the years. I play a Model 37 Bach Stradivarius trumpet, purchased new in 1987.