The Eterna 940 (short model) Piccolo has been in the Getzen line for many years. It offers a free-blowing feel with excellent intonation. It is constructed in the Getzen Pro Shop and comes standard with a cornet shank receiver. (A trumpet shank receiver is offered as an option.) The piccolo trumpet is regarded as a dependable tool for Baroque literature and specialty music.
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $500.00
| Rating: 7
Pros:
Good performance
Cons:
Intonation
The 940 is an excellent "entry" level piccolo. Intonation is questionable but useable. A Blackburn pipe will really help. Fairly good sound with the right mouthpiece. It's probably the best "starter" piccolo on the market. A good condition used model will serve you well until you can move up to a Schilke, Kanstul or Stomvi.
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Review Date: 12/4/2006
Would you recommend the horn? No |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 5
Pros:
"cheap"
Cons:
intonation
nice sound but intonation is more than questionable. I was lucky I had just borrowed it. just possible to play it in A don't try in Bb.
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Review Date: 1/5/2007
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $600.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
excellent intonation,great valves.
Cons:
none
A great piccolo trumpet at a great price.
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Review Date: 7/27/2007
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,260.00
| Rating: 7
Pros:
Tone quality and projection
Cons:
Intonation on both Bb and A sides
This horn is a great starter piccolo. After having played awhile on a Yamaha Custom (YTR9830), this was, surprisingly, an easy transition. This horn easily captures the bright, ringing sound of the quintessential piccolo trumpet. On the con side, however, this horn is not one to recommend to an immature player. The intonation is all over the place on both the Bb and the A side. But, with the correct approach, judicious use of the fourth valve, a sensitive ear, and perhaps some Blackburn leadpipes, this horn is an exceptional value.
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