I have been playing the Smith-Watkins for 12 years which is the perfect choice for me. No other make of instrument can compete with this excellent versatile trumpet

John Gracie - Principal Trumpet, Royal Scottish National Orchestra

As a freelance trumpet player, I was looking for a trumpet that would lend itself to the many different musical roles I find myself in, be it in the studio or the concert hall. The Smith-Watkins Trumpet has wonderful intonation and is responsive in all registers. Its great projection enables me to produce a variety of tone, depending on whether I am required to blend in an orchestral setting, play solo trumpet, or lead in a big band

Mike Lovatt - Freelance Player, London

I have been playing a Smith-Watkins B-flat trumpet for several years now and it is the only instrument I have found that I can totally change the way it blows and sounds for specific repertoire by using different lead pipes and without affecting the intonation. I have a lead pipe for lead/pop (12), another for solos/quintet/chamber (32) and 2 others for orchestral use (34,36)

Gareth Small - Principal trumpet, Hallé Orchestra

I am very, very pleased with my new instrument! The sound is great, and I feel very comfortable playing it. So, thank you very much for your work !

Henk Heijink - Metropole Orkest,Netherlands

As Music Director and lead trumpet of the Big Apple Circus, I have played thousands of shows on my Smith-Watkins Trumpet. The sound and intonation are the best for this demanding situation. This instrument can handle both the soaring melodies and machine gun rhythms

Rick Albani - Lead Trumpet, New York

I have been playing a Smith-Watkins B♭ trumpet for over 10 years in the Hallé. The ease of playing, intonation and fabulous sound that the instrument helps me to produce have been invaluable! I can sing no higher praise!

The Late John MacMurray - Principal Trumpet, Hallé Orchestra, Manchester