My Gear
My Bb Trumpet
My Flugel Horn
My Bb Trumpet
I started off with a rented horn in the 5th grade and by 8th grade graduated to a Bach. Later transition to a Yamaha when I joined the 39th Army Band. But when I moved to California and transferred to the 562nd Air Force Band, I picked out a Schilke and haven't looked back since.
My current trumpet is a Schilke B1, purchased new in 2018 for $3,300
My C Trumpet
My Flugel Horn
My Bb Trumpet
In 2024 I was performing a piece that required a C trumpet but I had no C trumpet so I asked my teacher if he had a recommendation on what to purchase. He did. In fact a colleague of his, Christopher Smith, principal trumpet player for the San Diego Symphony was looking to sell his "spare" C trumpet. When I heard that, I knew it would
In 2024 I was performing a piece that required a C trumpet but I had no C trumpet so I asked my teacher if he had a recommendation on what to purchase. He did. In fact a colleague of his, Christopher Smith, principal trumpet player for the San Diego Symphony was looking to sell his "spare" C trumpet. When I heard that, I knew it would be the best horn I could find so I didn't hesitate to purchase it from Chris. Now I have a great C trumpet with a great heritage!
My C trumpet is a Yamaha Xeno Artist "New York" Series YTR9445NY, purchased used in 2024 (2019 Model) for $3,500 and previously owned by Christopher Smith, Principal trumpet with the San Diego Symphony.
My Flugel Horn
My Flugel Horn
My Main Mouthpieces
This is the 1st flugel horn I have owned. I was issued a Yamaha flugel when I was with the 562nd Air Force Band which did the job so that is what I gravitated to when I went to purchase one.
My current flugel horn is a Yamaha YFH-631G, purchased new in 2018 for $1,900.
My Main Mouthpieces
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
My Main Mouthpieces
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Schilke Faddis Lead Mouthpiece
S.E Shires 3C Mouthpiece
Lotus 3L Flugel Horn Mouthpiece
My Main Mouthpieces
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
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Best Brass (Wah-Wah) Harmon Mute
Pro Tec Liberty ML104 Cup Mute
Soulo SM6525 Straight Mute
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
Protec 6 Pack Mute Bag
Goes with me to every rehearsal and gig, containing all the accessories I need including my straight, cup, harmon, plunger and practice mutes, tuner, extra/specialty mouthpieces, valve oil, cleaning/polishing cloth, pencil, stand light, wind clips and a bottle of water.
Protech Wheeled Double Case for Bb Trumpet and Flugel Horn
Protech Wheeled Double Case for Bb Trumpet and Flugel Horn
Protech Wheeled Double Case for Bb Trumpet and Flugel Horn
This case is the absolute best! It is about the size of an airplane carryon and with the collapsible handle and wheels, functions exactly the same. Extremely convenient getting my horns back and forth.
Protech Slimline Case with Backpack Harness for C Trumpet
Protech Wheeled Double Case for Bb Trumpet and Flugel Horn
Protech Wheeled Double Case for Bb Trumpet and Flugel Horn
I added the backpack harness to this case as an optional accessory so that I could carry all 3 horns from the car to a gig in a single trip.
I love gear!
Walk-in Closet Practice Studio
Walk-in Closet Practice Studio
Walk-in Closet Practice Studio
Extra lighting, sound dampening padding (not nearly enough according to my wife), 2 different cameras, several ways to mic the horn.
Studio from My Seat
Walk-in Closet Practice Studio
Walk-in Closet Practice Studio
It gets hot in this unventilated confined space, but I enjoy working in here. The sound is very dead (zero reverb) which takes getting used to.