[TPIN] Wal Mart trumpet revisited

[Dan]

Quoting Ron Lipka <lipkar@cybermesa.com>:

> Friends,  When there were considerable (perhaps uninformed) postings on
> the WalMart "First Act" instruments several weeks ago, I wondered if any
> had really tried these horns.  Last week we had two nights of rehearsal
> with Tuxedo Junction a local big band with whom I play regularly. The
> leader and first trumpet had picked up a WalMart trumpet for $99.00 at a
> pawn shop.  It looked and felt pretty good so we each played it for
> about an hour of rehearsal.  The horn performed very well.  It seemed a
> little small bore and had a bright sound but responded freely and even
> in sensitive, soft unisons was quite well in tune.  The physical aspects
> were quite satisfactory too.  It has third valve tuning ring, first
> valve saddle and two water keys.  The construction seemed to be well
> done.  Frankly, if I had not known it was a "cheapy" horn I would have
> been satisfied that it was a very good quality instrument.
> Ron

Interesting. Our local Sam's Club has some "Simba Instruments" trumpets, and I
took a look at the display model. The valves were absolutely awful. I was not
impressed at all. On the positive side though, the Simba portable music stand
wasn't bad for $12.95...

-Dan

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