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About Centex Brass

We are located in Austin Texas and have been selling quality used brass for 13 years. 

Comments from some of our recent customers

4-12-12
The horn arrived today and I played it for about 2 hours after teaching a trumpet lesson. It plays like a dream!  The condition of the horn is as you said. I am very pleased with the tone and the ease with which I got to G just above the staff. High C sounded good, only I can't play that high all night long like Louis Armstrong. I am very pleased with  the horn; please consider it a final sale.
Thank you very much.

2-24-12
It's great. Very happy with the purchase.
Thanks

2-18-12
While I especially appreciate your policy of allowing a full 7 day examination period before purchase of a horn, I am letting you know well before that time that I intend on keeping the Recording.  Consider it sold.

I also want to take a minute to acknowledge and thank you for the way you conduct business.Your honest description, photos,  and comments about the Recording were spot on accurate and the packing techniques you use insured its safe and timely arrival.
Thanks again for a pleasant transaction.

2-17-12
just wanted to say i got my super recording - I'm very happy, this horn is
truly great - thanks for everything.. ill spread the word in Israel about your site

2-6-12
Got the horn and it's  beauty. Thanks for everything!

2-2-12
This is the nicest sounding horn I have played in quite a long time. Thanks for everything!

1-16-12
the trumpet arrived and is great!
Again, Thanks for the prompt delivery.

1-14-12
Just wanted to let you know we received the trumpet this past Wednesday and my daughter loves it!  The case and horn both look great.  Again, thank you for your time and I’m sure we’ll be looking your way again if we ever need another horn.

1-7-12
I did receive it at work yesterday afternoon and spent an hour on it last night. A really nice trumpet, smooth valves. Reminds me a lot of the 1971 that I had. I've spent a lot of time fighting with old Conns, Martins, and Kings, etc., and appreciate how much easier it is on a Strad. Thanks for the tracking update on the other Strad--I'll be watching for it!

12-19-11
My daughter's teacher liked the trumpet and said that it was in great condition and played with a nice even sound.  Thank you so much for giving me time to take it to him.  I am looking forward to her reaction on Christmas morning. 
 
12-11-11
Yes, the are perfect no issues at all. She has decided on the A so we are shipping back the H Mon. We are packing it up now. She loves it, I am glad you had it!

12-1-11  
The Selmer piccolo trumpet arrived yesterday. Once again, I would like to thank you for the super quick service - I think this package set a record for the minimum length of time to receive a package from the U.S. using U.S.P.S..

11-29-11
Got the Bach 25 Monday.  It arrived in great condition.
It's an excellent trumpet.

11-23-11
We got it last night right after my son got in. He has been playing it like crazy!  Thank you so much for all your help.  I was really nervous about buying online but you made this a good experience.

11-10-11
got the case and it is awesome!   thanks

11-7-11
My orchestra played Daphnis last week, I used the Bach and got a good result.
So I definitely want to keep the horn.  Thanks for a great trumpet.

10-23-11
I just heard back from my son's trumpet instructor, and he liked both of the Yamaha Xeno trumpets!  As a matter of fact, he liked them so much that he is thinking about buying whichever trumpet my son doesn't take.

9-26-11
Wanted to let you know that my trumpet player looovvessss the Eb!   Thanks for all your help!

8-27-11
Excellent used trumpet just as Centex Brass listed. They where most patient with all my emails and questions about the trumpet and their policies. Always very quick to respond to emails. They take great care in how they package and ship your purchase. I will definitely be buying future horns from them.  While I was looking for a good used vintage Olds trumpet they have several great horns. You can buy with complete confidence

7-16-11
At first, I was uncertain about purchasing an instrument online, from a store hundreds of miles away. However, as soon as I opened the package I received, I knew it was no mistake. The 1988 Benge piccolo trumpet I purchased was packed away safely in its package, so its seller obviously cared about it up to the point of delivery. The real treat was when I opened the case. Everything was exactly as it was in the pictures: a USED trumpet from 1988, looking brand new! I tried to find a flaw somewhere, but I couldn't! It also plays (well) as described. It's difficult to find a totally honest business anymore, but Centex Brass appears to be one of them. Pre-sale conversation was also straightforward, yet friendly. Thank you again, and I'll definitely consider you for future purchases.

7-9-11
Got the horn!! Nice case too Thanks again!!!

6-9-11
I received the horn today, it looks brand new and it plays incredibly well! Thank you once again

6-2-11
I received the horn today, it looks brand new and it plays incredibly well! Thank you once again for your continued patience through this!

5-31-11
Will certainly reccomend you and Centex Brass in Texas for fellow trumpet players needs.  wow- what a  nice sounding horn. Not flat, not sharp-and I was very impressed.  All-in-all, for a horn this old, it is in good shape. Case is good too-and you packed it just right for safe delivery. Will enjoy playing this great Bach trumpet. Thanks,

5-31-11
Got the horn today.Thanks!  Its playing great...

5-27-11
Arrived safely and enjoying playing it.

5-11-11
We appreciate all you have done.  

4-15-11
Got the CG benge today. You sell some very nice horns and I will definitely buy my next horn from you.

4-1-11
The trumpet arrived today, we are very pleased with the trumpet and my son played it tonight and loved it ., thanks again for being very professional all the best

3-22-11
Trumpet arrived safely and our son and his teacher love the instrument. It’s bright, very responsive and in very good condition. Thankyou for all your help and assistance in finding the right instrument for our son.

3-1-11
I did receive the yamaha trumpet today and I liked it very much!  The sound is great and it is on exelent condition!  I have to study to understand the air way works into this model... It is open and has very good intonation!  So,I´m very happy and I want to say thank you very much for your attention and help with my order!  I will be on contact,thank you

2-17-11
It arrived safely. This is a wonderful instrument
Thank you.

2-10-11
Just wanted to get back to you.  Got great reports from my son's band director and teacher on the trumpet.   Thank you!   I appreciate all of your help

1-31-11  
Hello,  the Olds Cornet arrived this afternoon just ahead of another storm.  It plays sweet and the valves are fantastic,  it will make a nice companion to my Recording Trumpet.  Thanks for staying in touch during the shipping, not much we can do about the weather.  

1-27-11
 This is the second transaction we've done and, as before, it's been smooth and effortless.

1-21-11
 Thanks So Much!
I got the Trumpet 2 days ago and i really like it!

1-20-11
Yeah, the horn plays great, way better than other C7s I've played in the past, much more like the 51 Committee I've played.  Thanks a lot!

1-12-11  
As a full-time NYC/NJ area pro, I've bought three trumpets from Centex Brass over the years. Each one has been exactly as described. Plus the transactions have been smooth with great communication. In my experience, this seller has an almost uncanny ability to discern just what is a good trumpet. Buy with confidence here.

1-6-11
The trumpet arrived this afternoon. It looks really nice, and I made our boy play us something on it. It sounds really nice too. Thank you for including the mouthpiece and the other extras.
Thank you too for your professionalism; always getting back with me right away and answering my questions.
That is very important to helping your customers feel like you care, and feel secure about making an expensive long distance purchase.

11-19-10
It just arrived, and is just as beautiful as expected. First brief playing test went very well. Thanks.

11-16-10
I’ve been meaning to send you a note to let you know that we’ll be keeping the trumpet.  Not only does my son love it, the professional we know has played it and said very good things about it.

11-13-10
Awesome trumpet, thank you!

10-24-10
I received the trumpets last week, all ok. Thanks for the good service.

10-22-10
Arrived as scheduled. Beautiful instrument.

10-20-10
Thanks for having such great service and sending the cases and horns home to try out. My lesson teacher said both horns were excellent. I'll make sure to refer you to any of my friends looking for a horn.

10-9-10
The new trumpet is great! Both the band director and private lesson teacher thought it was perfect for Ben and both asked where he got it. I will definitely give them your info to refer others who may be in the market for a trumpet.
Ben is thrilled with the new instrument and he sounds great. He loves playing it and takes it to school for his lesson.

10-3-10  
Thanks so much for a really great horn!  It is exactly as described, and truly a joy to play!

9-18-10
I got the horn yesterday, and even though I have seven days to make up my mind, I don't want to keep you in suspense.  I like it and I'm definitely going to keep it.  No return.

8-22-10 Yes, we received the trumpet. Everything looks A OK. Our daughter immediately tried it out and was impressed. The case is in great shape. The trumpet looks as good as the pictures had indicated. In fact our daughter has had a big grin on her face ever since it arrived. Thank very much for working with us and carrying great merchandise. Your customer support has been great. We will definitely recommend Centex Brass to others that are in need of quality hard to find items.

8-20-10
The horn is great. My daughter who has played a pro yamaha cornet for years has now become a confirmed trumpet player. She hasn't put it down since it arrived and thinks its brilliant. Thanks very much

8-17-10
Hello, I am the teacher of a student, who just purchased the gold plated Bach Stradivarius 180G37 from your store. I am writing to inform you of my satisfaction in the quality and the reliability of your horns and your services as well as your remarkable pricing, which in these days are very much appreciated. I have never seen such good quality of horns as well as pricing in a store until I saw your store. You can count that as long as I continue to teach, I will continue to recommend my students to your store. I only wish that you continue to perform with the same quality as I have witnessed for my student and perhaps, one day, even for myself as I continue to search for my own professional horns. Again, thank your very much.

8-11-10
I am back from my Holidays now and yesterday I went to the customs office an took the trumpet. Everything is fine and I really love the horn. It sounds exactly like I thought and will be my everyday-allrounder for the next years. Thank you very much for the perfect business ! And : If you continue to offer such lovely trumpets .......... maybe you will hear from me again. Thanks for everything, best regards

8-6-10

The Bach 37* arrived yesterday and I practiced on it today and everything is fine. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

8-4-10 

I wanted to let you know that my son really likes the trumpet and has enjoyed playing it.   He showed it to his trumpet teacher and he thought it was a very nice instrument and in great condition.  So, all in all we're very happy with it and glad to have done business with you.

Thanks again!

7-23

 Just wanted to acknowledge receipt of your trumpet this afternoon. One hundred percent just as you described - no dents, no dings, no scratches and with a case to match. You probably have heard of the annual egg drop from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tower. I think they should raise the bar to the level of a trumpet and your packing job would certainly stand the test. Even the gorilla on the luggage commercials, who most likely is an ex-UPS employee in costume and obviously hired for his qualifications, would have had a hard time trying to destroy the contents of your package.  So just to reiterate that  I am certainly quite pleased.

7-12 

This is a very nice horn. Thank you for your generous 7 day return policy, but, I can tell you right now, I will be keeping it.   Thanks Again!

6-18-10
thanks for your emails regarding shipping over the last days,
the case arrived today, thank you, its fantastic!

6-8-10

I received the trumpet today....it is indeed a beautiful horn.....great solid tone...I already love it and have only played a 1/2 hr....thank you....

5-22-10

It's a great playing Strad and probably the last horn I'll ever need.
Thanks for your help finding me a great horn!
I've owned Calicchios , Benges , and Shilkes and they all are agile , responsive , and had an open upper register , but just didn't have that core sound . This Bach has all of those qualities and that "to die for" core Bach sound .

5-19-10
Today I received the trumpet.
The trumpet is as described - absolutely OK! - Thank you.

5-5-10
I received the trumpet yesterday.  It looks and plays great!.  I am extremely please with the horn.  Also, you were extremely and reasonable to deal with, which made this much easier.  I will definitely be recommending Centex Brass to anyone who is in the market for a quality horn.  Thank you so much and it was a pleasure doing business with you.

5-1-10
The Bach is a huge step up from his borrowed Jupiter…the tone improvement is evident even to my untrained ears and the valves work so much more smoothly.

4-11-10
Everything is fabulous!   Thanks for following up.  

3-10-10
Yes, the horn arrived in excellent condition and thanks so much for the gig bag you sent it in. Played it at a couple of gigs and found it to be a really good playing horn (I had one like this years ago.) Quite a difference between the Selmer and the Bach 37 I have been using............I like the Selmer better. Thanks and I hope to do business with you again.

3-5-10
The trumpet arrived today and my son has not stopped playing it all afternoon. Thanks for a beautiful instrument.

 

 

In addition, we've played Olds since 1976 and love the quality and craftsmanship of these wonderful horns. We currently have Bach, Benge, Olds, and Conn trumpets and cornets in our collection.

 

Some of our Favorite Horns

1967 Olds Flugelhorn

1940 Conn 12b

 

1946 Olds Super


1946 Olds Super - high school and college horn.


1964 Bach Mt Vernon cornet


1937 Conn 12b Coprion trumpet


1938 Olds Super C trumpet


1966 Burbank Benge 5x trumpet


1946 Olds Super trumpet