Wynton Marsalis Discussion Forum

Has anyone played and antoine courtois elite trumpet?  I’m looking at getting one but have only heard one opinion. 

David

     

I’m not familiar with the “Elite”, but I heard an 80 year old former band director play an Evolution II once, and I swear that was the sweetest tone I’ve ever heard out of a trumpet - even amongst the high-end horns.

     

I’ve been playing my Elite C/Bb Trumpet for over 11 years now. It’s a great instrument and works great for all the different styles I play, from Disco bands to Chamber Music

     

I have been playing it for like 5 years, I usually do only disco on it, and it has become one of my favorites.

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Is anyone familiar with the Model 111ML Courtois trumpet? Any info appreciated. I believe it is about 10 years old. Thanks.