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Several options are available for trumpets and flugelhorns. Here are some general rules of thumb to consider:

Monel Valves
Monel is a nickel/copper alloy that is highly resistant to wear. All expensive trumpets should have this metal in their valve pistons because Monel will keep it's alignment and air-tight fit for a longer duration.

Bore Size
Trumpet players equate bore size to a darker tone. While this is not completely true, it is an effective comparison. The larger the bore size generally results in a darker the tone and greater effort required to play. A concert player will probably opt for a larger bore where a jazz lead player may want the greater resistance and bright tone.

Finish
High end trumpets are generally purchased with a silver plate. Yet, trumpets may be purchased with a brass lacquer. The brass lacquer models offer a harder edge to the tone.

Hand-hammered one-piece bell

A one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the instrument's material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone and is a feature found primarily in professional level trumpets.

Model	Finish	Bore	One Piece Bell	Monel Valves	Level I=Intermediate P=Professional	List Price	MAP Price	Sale Price
Bach 180-S37/43/72	Silver	.459	X	X	P	$3150.00	$2229.00	E-mail
Yamaha YTR 4335GS	Silver	.459		X	I	$1885.00	$1195.00	E-mail
Yamaha YTR-8310ZS	Silver	.445	X	X	P	$2504.00	$1749.00	E-mail
Yamaha YTR-6335HSMV	Silver	.459	X	X	P	$2358.00	$1649.00	E-mail
Yamaha YTR8335S Xeno	Silver	.459	x	X	P	$2497.00	$1779.00	E-mail
King 2055 Silver Flair	Silver	.462		X	I	$1860.00	$1149.00	E-mail

Flugelhorns	Finish	Bore	Monel Valves	Level I=Intermediate P=Professional	List Price	MAP Price	Sale Price
King 650-SP	Silver	.458	X	I	$1805.00	$1179.00	E-mail
Yamaha YFH2310	Lacquer	.445	X	I	$1450.00	$1035.00	E-mail
Yamaha YFH631	Lacquer	.433	X	P	$2037.00	$1399.00	E-mail
Yamaha YFH6310 ZS	Silver	.413	X	P	$2731.00	$1889.00	E-mail

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