You also find used Olds Ambassadors, many of which were made by the company with Zigmant Kanstul himself worked there - when you see/hear 'KANSTUL,' you're going to get an outstanding instrument, fyi. Other companies that give the Getzen a run for its money are 1) Kanstul (700), 2) Bach (TR-300), and 3) Yamaha's 2xxx trumpet. Again, although it is marketed as a student horn, it is far more than comparable companies' student horn line. This is an excellent quality horn, built to last, has excellent intonation, sound, projection, tone color/quality is rich and warm, and is easy to blow. BUT, I would bet that if you wanted to upgrade your first valve slide to one that has a saddle, you could buy one from Getzen or, have your local music store install one for you. However, many (most?) of the 300s, 390s, and 490s available used, that I've seen, do NOT come with this. The 390 and 490 advertised on Getzen's website () show that they come with a first valve slide saddle, which usually comes stock with intermediate and pro horns. Along with Kanstul (), Getzen's 'student' horns are among the finest in the world. Corrosion resistant lead/mouth pipe and tubing is particularly helpful as kids aren't always careful about oral hygiene before playing their horns. Getzen valves are world famous for quality, feel, durability, and action.

Getzen's student horns are as good as or better than some other companies' intermediate or even pro level horns. Shares some features of their much more expensive horns. Made by Getzen, a family owned and run USA business, committed to making the finest instruments available. “This is an excellent quality horn, built to last, has.”

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