The changes made in the design, materials and construction of new trumpets has exploded in the past decade. The change has been so sudden and drastic that it is difficult to keep up with the advancements. The reason for this dramatic change is highly debatable but for what ever the reason, our trumpet world is shifting tradition to its breaking point. Are all these changes beneficial? Only time will tell. I do remember how earth shaking it was to have one of the “new” Rose colored liquored Olds Recording cornet. We were at the cutting edge of decadence. And to think…