The 3051 Model is ideal for the jazz player looking for a broad, warm tone from a free feeling trumpet. With a standard gold brass bell and square tuning slide crook, the 3051 Trumpet plays smooth with excellent intonation from low to high. Despite the freeness already present with the 3051, players can select the optional large bore (.462") model if even less resistance and a brighter sound is desired.
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,599.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
Smooth Valves, Smooth Slides, Great Look :Manufacturer says gold brass bell, but looks reddish. Blows very well and is thoughtfully constructed.
Cons:
small brazing bell flaw
I repaced a mid-seventies bach strad with the getzen 3051. It's been a pleasing horn to play. I wouldn't limit it to playing jazz alone( this is most of the work I do). It feels like an all around trumpet. Keep in mind it's a custom horn that can be bought at a mass produced price.
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Review Date: 2/25/2006
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
Pros:
feel, valves, jazzy tone, intonation, easy high notes
Cons:
nasty looking finish of bell seam
Played at Dawkes in maidenhead uk versus a bach strad 37lr it was just in a higher class. Still prefer the B&S 3178/2 for the money though. Bell looks more copper than brass to me. Its also not that "heavy" though Getzen describe it as such its more middleweight to me. A very good all round horn that's definitely not old fashioned. The slides/valves fit so well it has great compression....the grip and balance is also good.
Credit where its due, this is better than a Bach and adaptable to any style of music. Not well known in the UK.
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Registered: December 2005 Location: Pittsfield, MA Posts: 703
Review Date: 3/16/2006
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,525.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
from "ludwig1685"
Cons:
I’m not sure when Getzen redesigned their Custom Series horns, but the ones I’ve played recently in the stores were impressive given their price. The last one I played was a 3051. I can honestly say it is one of the best sounding and playing trumpets I’ve ever tried. I immediately fell in love with it. If you’re looking for a great horn with a dark, warm tone and can’t afford a Calicchio Copper, this may be it. For the money, I can’t think of a better option.
(I know you can get a reverse lead pipe if that’s a preference, but I think you can get a copper bell as well.)
from "ludwig1685"
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Review Date: 12/31/2007
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,700.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
plays well in all settings. good slotting and intonation.
Cons:
bell seam
This horn replaced my bach strad. i just love the feeling of the horn. If you're looking for a good responding horn with a beautiful sound at a reasonable price then this horn is for you
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