Are prices going up or down?

It's no secret that everything costs more in today's economy. Making high quality products in the USA is more difficult and expensive than ever. And we've clearly seen the prices on everyday necessities and groceries skyrocket since 2020.

With these challenges in mind, I have been working on a new approach to getting a Harrelson trumpet in your hands. Over the next few months, you will see the public release of three new trumpet models including the Bravura, which was a Kickstarter-only offering earlier this year. I have dedicated an incredible amount of time and energy into re-designing everything we create at Harrelson over the past four years. 

In 2021, it became clear to me that inflation would soon threaten my business model. Being an innovator and craftsman, almost all of my work is rooted in helping individuals solve their performance challenges. My trumpets cost much more than the market average for three reasons. Time. Research. Innovation.

I'm certain that my trumpets would be the lowest priced on the market if mass manufacturers spent as much time with each individual customer designing exactly what they need using the most advanced production processes while incorporating advanced acoustics research findings. Comparing my work to a Bach, Yamaha, or Schilke is unrealistic once you play your first three notes on a Bravura, Summit, or Muse. 

Why should you care? Because prices are going up, and down. The new Bravura line will offer several of our premium features, like our Variable Performance System, at a lower price point. And our upcoming Summit line will cost more while offering light weight options, advanced materials, and even more resonance.

December will mark my 30th complete year of building custom trumpets, and 2026 will be a year of celebration as I release numerous breakthrough innovations for the world to discover, enjoy, and take their musical ideas even further. 

- Jason