Ok I am going to try to leave a comment..My grandpa brought me a Getzen trumpet. a student trumpet and I loved it was well built.He my Grandpa got me the trumpet because he didnt. want me to rent..He also liked Al Hirt said that Al Hirt made the trumpet sing.."
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Sadly, no. I sold it when I went to college and stupidly stopped playing trumpet at all for the next 20 years. Now I'm back playing better than ever. Thanks for your youtube content. I get a lot out it.
I have a 1973 900s. I have become somewhat attached to it. I find it can fulfill every trumpet challenge and does it with style and grace. It may not be perfect for a specific focus, but has been a go-to for every need I have come across. As an amature, I can only say it was a perfect fit when I bought it in High School. No regrets, EVER! NOT for sale (yet).
Thank you Chris. I have a 900 Classic. Fantastic to play. It's very similar to the Severnson 60s model I have also played and recently rebuilt for a customer. It is a fantastic instrument to play. It is incredibly responsive. Different geometry from the Default and much copied Bach 37. Tuning is a shave below the Bach 37, and Larger bore, smaller bell flair. It's bold to produce something different from the Bach expectation. another pro trumpet lately is the Odyssey Symphonique which shares certain characteristics. Also excellent.
And that remark about acids/oils in the skin is most helpful to me. I consume watch straps prodigiously and eventually realised that it's something in my skin - it has now occurred to me why I'm leaving tarnish marks on my silver trumpet. Thank you Chris, there's an eye-opener right there. Loved Misty, by the way...
When I was child, my first trumpet had lacquer that started “disappearing!” I thought someone was playing a cruel prank on me (since it had been done before). It took years for me to learn it was my own hands that did it … slowly with time.
Question. You speak favorably of this trumpet, but you also say something to the effect that it is most suitable for early-career musicians, implying that it is not the equal of the best professional trumpets. Where is this trumpet lacking? In what ways does it just not quite measure up to better professional trumpets? By the way, great video. I play a Getzen Renaissance and my dad played a Getzen Eterna in his pro career. Your sound on this video is a lot like us, very distinctive tone on these trumpets. You’re way better than me, but it was so cool to hear a pro with such a similar sound to me. By the way, my nearly 50 yr old Renaissance works just great. It has been used very heavily but it is still on its original sterling silver lead pipe :)
In the video I talked about the resistance not being what I prefer. That’s the main difference for me. The Renaissance is a great horn. I owned one briefly a little over 20 years ago.
Hi Chris what made you change from the monette mouthpiece to the Lotus mouthpiece. Am interested to know what differences to look for and what size do you play?
That's a long story but I'll tell some of it here. The bottom line is that mouthpieces and trumpets need to match each other AND the player needs to be comfortable on the gear. In 2017 I got a new trumpet and my old mouthpiece (the Monette) didn't play nice with the new trumpet. After searching for roughly 3 years, I found the Lotus mouthpiece to match my X-13 well (for my body and approach to trumpet playing). Thanks for the question.
The old 900s & 900SL models were good horns but man, I swear, they were assembled using spit and chewing gum...braces and other parts always falling off, etc. I literally wore a hole on the 1st valve casing on one...never on any other horn tho, go figure...Getzen's had great, fast valves b/c they were nickel plated. Doc Severinsen endorsed Getzen from 1963-1979 however, he always had a Bach 37 bell soldered on his Getzen instead of a Getzen bell...sssshhhh, you weren't supposed to know that lol ...Snooky Young played a gold-plated 700s model with some beautiful engraving on the bell...Johnny Audino played a 900SL model that Doc hand-picked for him.
Hi Chris thanks for the excellent review. I have only ever played one trumpet - a Getzen 300 series. My parents gave it to me when I graduated from High School. It is now 40 years old and still in great condition and I play it everyday. I would like to upgrade but i don't really understand the concept of resistance that you mentioned. Is this model comparable to other Getzens? What would set this model apart from others in Getzens catalogue?
Nice video. The horn sounds a little thin and pinched to me but that could be this speaker. Better than the Bach sound? Good debate maybe. Thanks for the great info.
In 1965 my 1st trumpet was a Getzen Super Deluxe handed down to me. I played it for 3 years and realized it wasn’t for me. It was sure pretty with all the trim though.
I still love my Getzen USA Custom I got in high school almost 20 years ago. Getzen valves are magic.
Ok I am going to try to leave a comment..My grandpa brought me a Getzen trumpet. a student trumpet and I loved it was well built.He my Grandpa got me the trumpet because he didnt. want me to rent..He also liked Al Hirt said that Al Hirt made the trumpet sing.."
I had a 70s Getzen Eterna Doc Severinson model in High School. Awesome horn.
I remember that trumpet! Yes, it was a great trumpet. Do you still have yours?
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Sadly, no. I sold it when I went to college and stupidly stopped playing trumpet at all for the next 20 years. Now I'm back playing better than ever. Thanks for your youtube content. I get a lot out it.
And 'sizzle baby!' is going to be my new catchphrase! Very enjoyable video mate, thanks so much.
Thanks for your comments, Mark!
I like the sound. At the end trumpets at this level sound all very good, it just a matter of preference, feeling and budget.
Great playing bro, i appreciate your sound and style on that appliance... Getzen looks good
I've only started watching and I want that case already!
Right!?! It’s a beautiful case!
I have a 1973 900s. I have become somewhat attached to it. I find it can fulfill every trumpet challenge and does it with style and grace. It may not be perfect for a specific focus, but has been a go-to for every need I have come across. As an amature, I can only say it was a perfect fit when I bought it in High School. No regrets, EVER! NOT for sale (yet).
Thank you Chris. I have a 900 Classic. Fantastic to play. It's very similar to the Severnson 60s model I have also played and recently rebuilt for a customer. It is a fantastic instrument to play. It is incredibly responsive. Different geometry from the Default and much copied Bach 37. Tuning is a shave below the Bach 37, and Larger bore, smaller bell flair. It's bold to produce something different from the Bach expectation. another pro trumpet lately is the Odyssey Symphonique which shares certain characteristics. Also excellent.
I've played my Eterna Classic since 2010, and its still one of the most consistent trumpets I've played. Great sound with a Schilke 16 mouthpiece.
And that remark about acids/oils in the skin is most helpful to me. I consume watch straps prodigiously and eventually realised that it's something in my skin - it has now occurred to me why I'm leaving tarnish marks on my silver trumpet. Thank you Chris, there's an eye-opener right there. Loved Misty, by the way...
When I was child, my first trumpet had lacquer that started “disappearing!” I thought someone was playing a cruel prank on me (since it had been done before). It took years for me to learn it was my own hands that did it … slowly with time.
Silver also tarnishes naturally from air exposure. I notice tarnishing on parts of my trumpet that I never touch.
Really great review. Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Question. You speak favorably of this trumpet, but you also say something to the effect that it is most suitable for early-career musicians, implying that it is not the equal of the best professional trumpets. Where is this trumpet lacking? In what ways does it just not quite measure up to better professional trumpets?
By the way, great video. I play a Getzen Renaissance and my dad played a Getzen Eterna in his pro career. Your sound on this video is a lot like us, very distinctive tone on these trumpets. You’re way better than me, but it was so cool to hear a pro with such a similar sound to me. By the way, my nearly 50 yr old Renaissance works just great. It has been used very heavily but it is still on its original sterling silver lead pipe :)
In the video I talked about the resistance not being what I prefer. That’s the main difference for me. The Renaissance is a great horn. I owned one briefly a little over 20 years ago.
It is a fantastic playing experience. It's a pro trumpet. These are superb.
Looks beautiful, sounds brighter than your other horn 😊let’s play something together!
Sure thing! Yes, it certainly is brighter.
Hi Chris what made you change from the monette mouthpiece to the Lotus mouthpiece. Am interested to know what differences to look for and what size do you play?
That's a long story but I'll tell some of it here. The bottom line is that mouthpieces and trumpets need to match each other AND the player needs to be comfortable on the gear. In 2017 I got a new trumpet and my old mouthpiece (the Monette) didn't play nice with the new trumpet. After searching for roughly 3 years, I found the Lotus mouthpiece to match my X-13 well (for my body and approach to trumpet playing). Thanks for the question.
The old 900s & 900SL models were good horns but man, I swear, they were assembled using spit and chewing gum...braces and other parts always falling off, etc. I literally wore a hole on the 1st valve casing on one...never on any other horn tho, go figure...Getzen's had great, fast valves b/c they were nickel plated. Doc Severinsen endorsed Getzen from 1963-1979 however, he always had a Bach 37 bell soldered on his Getzen instead of a Getzen bell...sssshhhh, you weren't supposed to know that lol ...Snooky Young played a gold-plated 700s model with some beautiful engraving on the bell...Johnny Audino played a 900SL model that Doc hand-picked for him.
Hi Chris thanks for the excellent review. I have only ever played one trumpet - a Getzen 300 series. My parents gave it to me when I graduated from High School. It is now 40 years old and still in great condition and I play it everyday. I would like to upgrade but i don't really understand the concept of resistance that you mentioned. Is this model comparable to other Getzens? What would set this model apart from others in Getzens catalogue?
Got some sizzle up high, but at lower registers thin.
Nice video. The horn sounds a little thin and pinched to me but that could be this speaker. Better than the Bach sound? Good debate maybe. Thanks for the great info.
It does sound tight.
Is that a left hand trumpet??
It is just the camera that inverse the image
Thought so, thanks
I dont think bright horns fit your style lol great video 🤗🎺✨️👍🏾👏🏾
In 1965 my 1st trumpet was a Getzen Super Deluxe handed down to me. I played it for 3 years and realized it wasn’t for me. It was sure pretty with all the trim though.
Choosing a trumpet to play is a very personal choice. I'm sure that's the reason they make so many variations.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet variations are good. Like the X13 and the X17.
That's a really beautiful and nice sounding horn! What lotus mouthpiece is that you're rocking? I got my 3M2 back in March and have been loving it!
Honestly, not sure which mouthpiece I am using in the video. I own a few different Lotus mouthpieces but lately I've been using the 1L2.
You’re left handed. Do you ever feel at a disadvantage by holding the horn to play that way?
The parts of video with him is mirrored. Note the trumpet is reversed.
for me, its too bright and thin sounding. nice vid
Did they just send you a left handed trumpet or are you ambidextrous?
On your x13 unboxing you bought a right handed trumpet.
That’s camera magic. It’s a right handed trumpet.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet I wondered about that too.
@@LJHowardPhoto funny thing is I didn't notice at all.
If you pay close attention, you'll see it's only in the sections where he's holding it with the camera on his face that it looks left-handed.
Lead trumpet!