I've had my Getzen Eterna 900S Classic for a little over a year and I love it. The valves are tighter, and function better than any other horn I've played. It gives me and extremely smooth dark sound for concert pieces and the brightness and ringing tone on the marching field. It's lightweight and plays with so much ease...anyone out there can keep their Bach Strad's or whatever, I'll go with the Getzen

I own a Eterna 700, and it is the best thing I did (getting one)! It is quick, the transitioning of notes it smooth, and it sings with ease. My friend who owns a Bach (Strad)say's it (the Eterna) sounds better (to him) than his Bach...........Oh Well!!!It's a great Horn!

I've played the Getzen Eterna since my first Severinsen model in 1974 while in high school. I liked it so much that I bought another one online in 1994. I tried many trumpets, but couldn't find its equal for the work I was doing. It had the perfect lead sound in all registers. I'm retired now but still hang on to one "just in case."

The Getzen Eterna 900S, as a return to the Severinsen Eterna of the 60s, is probably the best bargain available for a pro quality trumpet. This trumpet keeps pace with them all, at a fraction of the price, and features the best valve section on the market. Also, it comes with an outstanding case - one of the best offered by any brand. I would have saved myself a fortune if I'd tried Getzen years ago.

I am 11 and I got this trumpet for my birthday last year, an all I have to say is, I love it!Not only does it have beautiful tone, but it looks beautiful too! All I can say is that I love this trumpet, and as a young player, this trumpet has truly changed my life!

I just purchased this horn and have had it for two weeks now. Before, I owned Calicchio, Bach, and Selmer. Fit, finish, and craftsmanship are flawless. This horn will do everything. It can be dark or bright, soft or loud as you chose. Responds like a bell in all ranges. Valve action is the best I have ever had in a horn. I actually feel like I paid less for this horn than it's worth. If you are looking for a new horn, do yourself a big favor and get this one. It will do everything, and more, than horns at twice the price!

I recently joined a jazz band that required me to play trumpet as well as tuba, and i was borrowing a beatup, tormented old Conn. When I went to by a trumpet, I automatically tried out Bach and Yamaha models.Fortunatly a good friend of mine stopped me from purchasing a Bach 180s long enough to try an Eterna, and wow! what a horn! The valves are not only tighter than any Bach or Yamaha, but they are superfast as well. The slightly smaller bell throat fits perfectly with the taper after the first valve. It responds wonderfully in all ranges and has a wonderfully dark sound for band and orchestra, but also a bright and lively(but not brassy and shrill)sound for jazz. Everyone in my section loves the horn and our newest edition to the jazz band just bought a Getzen from my recommendation. No matter where you play, student or professional, with this horn you can't go wrong!

From the gleaming silver bell to it's characteristic leadpipe you will know you are playing something special. I have owned an Eterna Severinsen Model since 1973. It is still playing and looking the same way it was the day my parents bought it for me new. Actually the particular one I have was played by Doc Severinsen. Living in LA this music shop I bought it from told me a story about how Doc bought 4 to give to his "band buddies" He tested all 4 to make sure they passed his liking. 3 of the guys kept theirs and mine was given back by the band buddie who did not want it. I got it. The valves have always been lighting fast for double tonguing Zorba the Greek. The larger bore has always allowed room to scream in the upper register. The constructionof the free flowing tubes allow a mellow orchestral tone if needed. You will never be under impressed with this horn. Your friends will always want to try your legendary Eterna. Best...

I have a 20 year old Getzen Doc Severinsen Custom, plays flawlessly. The Yamaha rep for Winnipeg was shocked when I told him that the Xeno horns weren't anywhere nearly as good as this horn. Enjoy, they last forever. GO GOOD VALVES!

This trumpet is probably the best overall out there. The low price, the AMAZING valves, and everything else. The case it comes with is very nice, but my only complaint is that the case is heavy. That is a sacrafice worth making for such a great instrument.