Our glorious bells are now made by Bernd Sandner in Germany. Marco Febbrari in Brescia, Italy for all our machined parts: leadpipes, receivers, braces, etc. Marco's machined parts have made a huge difference in how well our horns play, which is a very exciting upgrade.

Yes, you can fit nearly all commercially available mouthpieces into the receiver. However, my recommendation is that the trumpet will work at its best with a mouthpiece of the correct weight. It will play better, be more focused, have improved intonation and a more controlled note centre.

The name “Trombone” comes from Italy and is generally interpreted to mean “Big Trumpet.” Unlike trumpets and other brass instruments, however, the trombone doesn't create its notes using valves. Instead, it changes pitch using a slide mechanism that changes the length of the instrument.

Beginner trumpets frequently range in cost from $400 to $1,100. Intermediate, or step-up, trumpets often cost $1,500 to $2,500 and performer trumpets around $2,500 and up.