 I've polled both existing and prospective customers two years in a row with this question, "What price point would convince you to buy a Harrelson Trumpet?" Answers ranged from $7 to $12,500, and as you can imagine, the higher answers were submitted by current Harrelson owners. The average ideal price given by existing Harrelson clients was $5300 while the prospective owners' average was around $2760 when throwing out a few silly responses. It's interesting to note that trumpet players relying on Harrelson instruments on a daily basis offered a number nearly twice as high as those who have not yet experienced the advantages of higher efficiency, maximum bell resonance, and our exclusive variable performance system.
I did offer a $2500 trumpet for many years, which was known as the Bravura model. This instrument was my second model produced in any numbers, estimated around 300 instruments. The price started at $2500 back in 2005 or so, and crept up to $3995 several years later just before it was retired. Designed to balance efficiency and resonance, the Bravura model was a home run in terms of design, performance, and price. The Summit model replaced the Bravura, which has been our best selling model of all time with over 1,000 made to date. It was released in 2008 at $3995 and today it is priced in the $7000-8000 range thanks to a long list of improvements. These include the venturi gap receiver (VGR), which gives the player control over air flow, impedance, flexibility, and slotting with every setting possible in seconds. And the third generation fully machined leadpipe is available in 10 tapers that exhibit maximum efficiency. The SWE tuning slide optimizes impedance values, making the instrument very predictable in all registers. This means almost all of your effort remains in the standing wave until it resonates the bell while allowing every note to feel natural and comfortable. The VPS Summit, which includes our "variable performance system" upgrades is the current variation offered today. And it will be retired at the end of September. This will mark the end of an incredible era in trumpet design and manufacturing. The Summit was the first trumpet to feature a fully CNC machined tuning slide that is both laser welded and silver soldered to guarantee both maximum efficiency and optimum impedance ratios. The only other model to offer these advantages is the Muse. So what's my point? Well, many of you are asking for a $2500 trumpet, while the average reported price point that makes sense to own a Harrelson is $2760. So, I'm going to give you exactly what you're asking for, but there's a catch. I can only do it for a relatively small number of you. The new Rumors & Dreams limited edition series will be priced in the $4000-5000 range. But the first 5 customers who buy either model, can own one for as little as $2800. Consider this announcement as your one and only early warning to get your financial affairs in order asap. Like I said, only five people will get in on this opportunity. My team and I cannot afford to sell trumpets at a loss, so this is really one of those publicity stunts you see around the holidays. I'm doing this to get your attention, and because I know you'll tell your friends, colleagues, and students. I'm offering a $1200 opening day discount just to get everyone talking! But before you jump in with both feet, credit card in hand, ready to pull the trigger... You want to know about Rumors & Dreams, right? Rumors and Dreams are two similar, but different trumpets. Rumors is a commercial, lead, big band instrument, and Dreams is an all-around performer that works in every situation. Both have an attractive hex-milled feature on a number of B.R.A.S.S. components that are both functional and tie the theme together. That BRASS acronym you just read will be explained on the release date, but in a few words, BRASS components noticeably improve the playability of any brass instrument. The new Rumors & Dreams line is my answer to the modern day Bravura, which was so very successful in years past. The goal is to offer a horn that feels like home to each and every player. This is only possible with the VGR system, or by manually modifying the mouthpiece gap for each player. And that's exactly what I'm offering. When you choose the optional VGR upgrade, you'll have the world's most advanced fully adjustable impedance system ever designed, right at your finger tips. If you're on a strict budget, choose the included Zero Gap Receiver, and get ready to file down the end of your mouthpiece to optimize your setup. Either way, I will show you exactly how to make your new R&D trumpet fit like a glove in every register, on every note, at every dynamic level. I've studied brass acoustics since 1992, and I'm here to help you achieve success like you've never known. Along with this R&D launch, you'll have the opportunity to choose a bell that suits your projection and tonal color preferences. And you can get into our SpectraTone mouthpiece system at a discounted price. But the best part is our 0% financing payment plans for those of you who need a few months, or up to two years, to pay off your new custom trumpet. If you're not in the, "l'm ready to pay the balance on day one" club, then maybe you would rather make a $300 deposit with monthly payments in the $100-200 range. Yes, this will be an option! There are two things you need to remember. First, this new line of trumpets will likely be reserved very quickly upon release sometime in the coming days. And two, there will only be 31 Rumors and 36 Dreams trumpets available, ever. Watch for details in the coming days and feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts. Jason
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We are hosting our second open house in 2023 this coming Saturday from 10am to 3pm at 5650 Lowell Blvd in Denver, Colorado. Our Reservation Week, which began today is an opportunity for you to schedule a private shop tour, work with Jason on play testing trumpets and mouthpieces, and take private lessons. We have two reservation openings remaining, so call us today to plan your visit. Exclusive to Reservation Week visitors, you will receive a travel reimbursement when you purchase a new or used Harrelson trumpet up to 10% of the purchase price. For clients not ready to purchase this week, we are offering up to 24 months of payments with zero interest when you place a 20% deposit on any instrument in stock. With ten Harrelson instruments in our showroom, now is the best time to try a wide variety of options to see what is best for you. Remember, we require an appointment during Reservation Week, so be sure to call us at 303.657.2747 or email harrelsontrumpets@gmail.com. Saturday's event is open to the public, and will include shop tours, a Masterclass on "Physics-based Trumpet Design", and the opportunity to play test trumpets. Depending on the number of visitors on Saturday, we may be able to work with you on setting up a new modular mouthpiece. See you this week!   Our new SpectraTone Blue mouthpieces are now live on Kickstarter. This is your opportunity to move into a more comfortable rim (we can help you choose) while getting all the benefits of the world's only fully modular mouthpiece. And the best part is that it's extremely efficient, meaning you'll play with less effort. We launch our best new solutions on Kickstarter to give you amazing introductory pricing (almost half price) and earliest delivery. You can sign up for a Kickstarter account and reserve your SpectraTone mouthpiece here. Keep in mind, there are a limited number of reservations available at the best price.  If you missed out on SpectraTone Yellow, you now have an opportunity to purchase this along with the Blue version. Yellow is designed to create a vibrant medium-bright tone with an easy solid attack. Blue is designed to be warm, dark, and bold. Both variations give you the best of both worlds! And exclusive to Kickstarter backers, you will have the opportunity to add on extra throats and backbores at our manufacturing cost. Technically, the entire mouthpiece is being offered at our cost, so the price literally cannot get any lower. If you want to learn more about how and why we offer our Kickstarter products at cost, head over to Jason's blog here.
 Did you know Harrelson has launched 5 new products on Kickstarter in the past few years? And did you know we intend to launch at least 10 more innovative products on the platform within the coming 2 years? The time to sign up and start following us is now. It's free to register and you'll be the first to know about product launches and get the best pricing. If you're interested in upgrading your mouthpiece game with the new SpectraTone, you'll want to sign up by the end of May. Our new SpectraTone Blue will launch in June and the first backers will pay significantly less than regular price. Here's a short list of products that will be launched in the near future:
 Jason has invested weeks engineering a fun and classy way to display your trumpet mouthpieces. The Exposition Series I includes a single desk model and a 5-mouthpiece wall mount variation. Shipped as a flat pack with simple assembly instructions that take 3-5 minutes, you can stain or paint your ES1 displays to your liking. These are now available on Kickstarter at a discounted price and limited quantities. We expect to sell out in the first two weeks, so get yours now!
We are excited to share that we sold out of Harrelson Trumpets at the end of 2021 for the 18th year in a row! That's great unless you're ready to purchase a new instrument. But we have more great news, we will have 8 Harrelson XV-series trumpets in stock by the end of February. The XV designs combine X-series bracing with traditional and SWE tuning slide options AND the VGR system. You can see upcoming inventory options here.  Our SpectraTone Yellow Kickstarter campaign ended in late December with over $55k in sales in 30 days. We know you're anxious for updates as we're working towards shipping all of your mouthpieces by the end of March.  And most importantly, we have a final build timeline for all remaining custom trumpet orders below.  We will accept one or two custom trumpet orders per month throughout 2022 as we are further shifting our production to offer the highest quality innovations on the shortest timeline possible. Watch for many new custom trumpets offered in very limited editions that will alter your perception of what is possible.  We're sharing the top three mouthpiece pressure videos produced by Jason Harrelson in the last few years. Each of these videos has helped thousands of players become aware of embouchure factors that cause endurance and range issues. You will learn the physics and role of the embouchure and related contributors to better gain control of your trumpet playing. September is one of the best times to visit Colorado and Harrelson Trumpets. We'll be offering free food, free clinics, free tours, and much more! The weather is mild and the days are long enough to explore the mountains and the city in the same day. And you have partners here (the Harrelson Team) to help you plan a great vacation. Have a question about planning your trip? Ask us anything! Need some photos to convince you? Or maybe a few Colorado teasers to convince your family? Places to stay near Harrelson Trumpets
Places to visit near Denver - see the complete list here
Things to do in Denver
There's so much to explore in and around Denver. Please contact us if you have any questions about planning your trip. We may have suggestions and tips for you based on where you're coming from, how you're getting here, and what interests you the most. Email us with your comments and questions at harrelsontrumpets@gmail.com or call 303.657.2747. We are excited to announce the following 25th Anniversary Celebration dates:
Schedule of events Red events require reservation Friday (call us at 303.657.2747 to book a lesson)
 We're giving away limited edition coins commemorating 25 years of building Harrelson trumpets. There are a few ways to get your hands on one, but you may want to collect all twenty-five. Each coin features a different model and year of innovative musical instruments. We will release one or two every week between now and the end of 2021. How do you get one? 1) Make a qualifying purchase on the Harrelson website (25mm coins only, limited quantities available) 2) Win a coin in one of our many contests and giveaways on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube 3) Visit Harrelson Trumpets in Denver during one of our 25th Anniversary open houses and receive an extremely limited edition 41mm presentation coin There will be a fourth option to attain various coins directly through our website for purchase, but these will be limited to availability after all promotional activities previously stated.  Follow us as we reveal all twenty-five designs in a wide array of sizes, thicknesses, and materials. And keep in mind, we now offer high quality custom engraved coins for your events, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations. We can take a photo or graphic and make it permanent in metal. And the best part is that every coin is made right here in Denver from brass sourced in the USA. Just send us an email and we'll discuss your ideas to create your very own commemorative coin or series of coins.  We are excited to announce our new 5MM Modular Mouthpiece 6 piece kits starting at $350. During the month of July, these are discounted to $195 in honor of our 25th Anniversary of building trumpets. Technically speaking, Jason started modifying trumpets and mouthpieces in 1992, but that's another story. So the good news is that you don't have to spend $500 for a 9pc 5MM Kit, unless you need a private consultation, extra components, the cool wooden book box, tools, and other fun stuff. If you only need a single complete 5MM Mouthpiece, then this promotion is for you! We have thousands of 5MM customers from around the world and many of you can't wait to pick up this deal to fill out more of your kit. Please note that, on day one, we sold out of several sizes including the Bach 10.5 range and most B-series (think Portland) rim options. But we have lots of other sizes that often work better for our customers including the much sought after "W" rim variations. The best news is that we recently hosted dozens of fine players from around the country to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. And we're having another open house celebration August 13-14th in Denver, Colorado. You can register for free by clicking here. We'll be hosting free meals, free clinics, and giving away free swag plus some awesome door prizes! This is your chance to have a tour of the Harrelson Trumpets machine shop, assembly shop, and showroom AND you can play test the Muse MMXX, VPS Summit, VPS Summit One, X-series, and H-series trumpets. We'll even have several of our historic instruments on hand including the very first Harrelson trumpet, the original Triton, and Medusa. If you can't make it to Denver in August, we'll host our third event September 10-11th. There's a lot to see in and around Denver including scenic drives, hikes, museums, Jazz clubs, Classical concerts, and much more. There's a long list of reasons to visit us right here! Zero Interest Trumpet Payment Plans are still an option when buying a new or used Harrelson Trumpet. This has been a great option for our clients over the years and we encourage you to take advantage of our in-house options to purchase with no credit check. You can read more about this program here or give us a call at 303.657.2747 to discuss getting into one of the finest instruments in the world on a realistic budget. Remember, Harrelson trumpets start at $2850 and you can trade your Harrelson instrument towards a better model every year or two. This has allowed hundreds of Harrelson owners to upgrade to the latest technology without breaking the bank. Ready to upgrade to a new Harrelson trumpet? Here's a list of our current inventory and you can get FREE shipping plus a FREE 9pc 5MM Mouthpiece Kit (and consultation) through the end of July. Deposit - Custom Muse Trumpet
$2,295.00
We currently only offer custom Muse trumpet orders. This deposit will reserve your custom trumpet build, and is subject to the total invoice price based on options chosen. Please call us at 303.657.2747 for more information. VPS Summit Half Illusion (Lead) - only 1 left
$8,500.00
$8,357.00
This VPS Summit Illusion is a limited edition of just two instruments for Jazz and the sister series, Half Illusion for Lead work. This model trumpet will take your all-around playing to the next level immediately. Experience the jaw dropping benefits of SWE Technology allowing you to reach the upper register with less effort. Equipped with the VGR system, you can adjust air flow, resistance, flexibility, and slotting to any setting in seconds. This is the chance of a lifetime to own the best selling Harrelson trumpet in history. Harrelson VPS Dazzle Trumpet
$7,833.00
This is the only one ever made! Dazzle features intricate deep engraving and amazing playability. This model trumpet will take your all-around playing to the next level immediately. Experience the jaw dropping benefits of SWE Technology allowing you to reach the upper register with less effort. Equipped with the VGR system, you can adjust air flow, resistance, flexibility, and slotting to any setting in seconds. This is the chance of a lifetime to own one of the most unique high efficiency trumpets in history. VPS Summit Lead in Silver
$7,845.00
$7,643.00
Just released November 15th! This VPS Summit trumpet will take your all-around playing to the next level immediately. Experience the jaw dropping benefits of SWE Technology allowing you to reach the upper register with less effort. Equipped with the VGR system, you can adjust air flow, resistance, flexibility, and slotting to any setting in seconds. This is the chance of a lifetime to own the best selling Harrelson trumpet in history. Choose zero % interest or free shipping + mouthpiece We are excited to be hosting several 25th Anniversary events throughout 2021. And to make this more fun, we're offering payment plans with zero percent interest or free shipping and mouthpiece kit when you purchase a new Harrelson trumpet in stock.
The payment plans will require 20% down payment to reserve any Harrelson trumpet currently in stock. Your monthly payments will be calculated on the balance due plus shipping divided by the number of monthly payments (up to 12 months). Once your trumpet is paid off, we'll ship it to you. Or you can schedule a visit to pick up your new horn in person and take a grand tour of our shop, showroom, and CNC shop. Plus you can explore all that Denver and Colorado have to offer. You're ready to buy a trumpet now and don't need a payment plan? Then you will receive free shipping (or $150 credit towards taxes if picking up in person) plus a free 9-piece 5MM Mouthpiece kit. If you visit us, you'll also receive a free mouthpiece and trumpet consultation and training on Harrelson equipment and concepts. Either way, you win! And we have over a dozen new trumpets going into inventory in the coming days. Check them out here and call us to schedule your visit or answer your questions. And thank you for an amazing 25 years of trumpet innovation! - Jason It's almost Summer and there's no better time to visit Denver and Harrelson! Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a quick weekend getaway, we have tips and recommendations for your trip to Colorado.  We are excited to announce the following 25th Anniversary Celebration dates:
Schedule of events (same for each weekend) Red events require reservation Friday (call us at 303.657.2747 to book a lesson)
Places to stay near Harrelson Trumpets
Places to visit near Denver - see the complete list here Things to do in Denver There's so much to explore in and around Denver. Please contact us if you have any questions about planning your trip. We may have suggestions and tips for you based on where you're coming from, how you're getting here, and what interests you the most. Email us with your comments and questions at harrelsontrumpets@gmail.com or call 303.657.2747.
 Did you know that Harrelson Trumpets began in February of 1996?
Do you know the Harrelson Story? Are you a piece of Harrelson history? Anyone who has supported Harrelson in the past 25 years (or even earlier) is part of our story and we want to hear from you. Throughout 2021, we will be featuring every story, big or small, told by you. Want to share your "Harrelson Story"? Simply email with your experience working with our company, any of our team members, etc. If you had a trumpet lesson with Jason, let us know what you learned. If you met us at the ITG, NTC, in another country on one of our tours, or at any of our shops in Minnesota or Colorado, tell us (and the world) about your experience. Did one of Jason's videos change your approach to brass playing? Did the VGR, 5MM, SWE, or one of our other innovations make a difference in your performance? Or maybe you're an admirer of the artistic side of our creations and have never purchased anything? We want to hear from all of you! Email me at harrelsontrumpets@gmail.com with your Harrelson Story and we'll feature you right here on our website :)
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 Hello! I hope everyone is having a restful and exciting summer so far! How is it that we are more than half way through July? Summer is usually one of the slowest times of year for us here at Harrelson Trumpets... but not this year. We have had a steady production workload and an ever increasing stream of visitors! There have been people passing through from all over the world. Today we have a visitor coming in from Hawaii. In case you haven't heard we've been hosting regular events here over the last few months. For a full list of all of our upcoming Clinics and Trumpet Meet Ups... follow this link: www.whyharrelson.com/clinics--tours.html  JULY 19th- Trumpet Meet Up - 3d Printed Mouthpieces Check out our new 3d printed mouthpieces at "Trumpet Trials" where everyone is welcome to bring a horn and play duets, trios, etc. while checking out the latest gear at Harrelson. This is the ultimate trumpet hang that happens every other Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Bring a great attitude and your curiosity as we get social with the Denver trumpet player's scene. We're experimenting with 3d printed mouthpieces in various sizes to explore new materials and possibilities. We will soon offer custom 5MM Rim and Cup options in high quality bio-safe materials printed on our high resolution DLP printer. We did some cleaning house here earlier this summer with a yard sale. Stay tuned for more information about more of these later this season. Jason's been steadily completing orders while sprinkling in R&D through his new X Series of horns. These have been really interesting and exciting instruments that will all be one of a kind. He is using this new series to work through the design elements on the upcoming and highly anticipated MUSE Series.  If you havebACn't stopped by our store lately... check it out!
http://www.whyharrelson.com/store/c2/Instruments.html We have a lot of horns in stock right now. Several brands of trades in excellent condition. BAC, Wild Thing, as well as a few HARRELSON. This stock is ever changing. We are also holding a sale on Mod Kits: Mod Kit - Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel We are really looking forward to a productive last weeks of the Summer here at Harrelson. See you all soon! Build YOUR Signature Mouthpiece comfort - range - endurance  6 reasons to order your Harrelson Mouthpiece Kit today...
Valid through February 28th, 2018
* Every 5MM Kit includes a certificate for a FREE Artist Body valued up to $100 redeemable immediately or anytime in the future. No promo code necessary. Offer ends March 1st, 2018. ** Receive a gift card upon receipt of Feedback Form after your 30-day exchange period. Values based on kit size ordered; 9pc = $50, 19pc = $100, 40pc = $250. Valid towards any product or service at www.whyharrelson.com.
Jason and I have a list about 10 miles long of things we want to do with Harrelson Trumpets. It seems to me that we say... "ya we've had that idea" in meetings with Joe & Christine almost daily. We have spent so many years getting organized it can sometimes feel like that is all we ever do. We have developed so many processes! It really is unbelievable. We both felt like this week was a real win for us because we have FINALLY been able to do a few things we've had ideas to do for YEARS! This week... it was finger buttons. Yes, we've had finger buttons for a very long time. But this week we finally had the time to get organized on the VMC and in the epoxy drawers. I have spent nearly the entire week making finger buttons on the VMC and filling epoxy samples for photographs. It feels so good to finally have these projects under our belt. The finger buttons coming off the machine really are pretty amazing. I really have been having fun with this project not just because it feels like these are things we've wanted to do for years, but also because I AM DESIGNING THEM AND BUILDING THEM on the VMC. On my own! Which is a really big deal. It's a game changer for the company overall because up until now Jason has been the only one that could do these things. This frees up more of his time and energy and puts finger button customization into FULL SPEED AHEAD mode. Disclaimer... Jason designed the two amazing finger button sets below.   Name this tune! I scrambled it up accidentally when scanning it in... so that should make it more challenging. These fun stars below are my first ever finger button design! I think the red ones are my favorite.
Keep your eyes open for future creative finger button projects! Call or email us for more details and pricing. All of these designs (and a few more secret ones) will be on our website early next week!
It's been a while. I was back in MN for an entire week as of late... and since then just catching up! Some things we've been working on here in Denver. Well, Joe & Christine spent the better part of a few days assembling VGR Insert Boxes. I have been laser cutting the wooden pieces and 3D Printing the inserts for about a month off and on. Joe spent days working the lathe and replenishing our supply of Inserts. We're now set up for the better part of a year I am guessing. The final product is quite impressive and organized! We're very happy with how these turned out.   Jason has been really excited to work on engraving projects. After completing a recent hand carved receiver on a client order... he's seen the value in perfecting his techniques. Expect more amazing hand-work in the coming year(s).   Some of the most beautiful hand work on a Harrelson Trumpet that I have ever seen... except mine I guess... I am biased probably.    Also a friendly reminder... this weekend we're opening up the Shop & Showroom for FREE Shop Tours. We also have a series of classes... some paid... some free. We are doing a special promotion this weekend... if you come to the shop this Saturday and order a Harrelson 5MM Mouthpiece. You will get a FREE Custom ART BODY! That's a value of $80-$150. Call or email for more details: harrelsontrumpets@gmail.com or 303-657-2747 The full schedule is below. Stay tuned for our November Clinics! Nov. 10th & 11th. Saturday, October 14th 10-11am: Shop Tour 11-1pm: Intro to Trumpet Momentum $30 w/ 5MM Art Body Promotion* (call for details 303-657-2747) 1pm: Lunch for Trumpet Momentum Participants 2-3pm: Modular Mouthpiece Seminar 3:30-4:30pm: Shop Tour Above you see Joe measuring finger buttons coming off the lathe. Assorted Bell Crook & Tuning Slide production in various stages. Jason hand working a horn. Jason on a client consultation. And all those bags full of couplers are for a new all bench air system Jason installed the day before yesterday. And... last but not least... me, below processing trim on the hand lathe.  Well... today we skipped our daily meeting and pretty much plowed full speed ahead through production on all fronts. Christine filled 5MM orders and timed this photo perfectly while on the phone with a customer. That's me below machining finger rings. Joe has been cutting specialty trim all day... just to my left... and Jason has been doing just about 15 minutes of everything a person can do all day while trying to help us and keep his sanity. Oh, and assembling a custom trumpet at the same time. Half an hour ago he paused to help me paint a workbench for our showroom... Harrelson Trumpets... firing on all 4 cylinders!    |
Jennifer Sandquist has been at Harrelson Trumpets since it's inception. Jen spends much of her time on marketing, photography and client spotlights. She has recently started CAD design and CNC machining for custom art on horns and trim. When she's not at Harrelson Trumpets... Jen loves to travel, see live music and follow creative pursuits of all kinds.
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