As you know I have ordered two V-Raptor's. The first one was silver and the second, which is the only one that I play now on a regular basis as lead trumpet in a 17 piece jazz band, is gold plated and the bell is engraved.

I frequently go to Dillon Music in Woodbridge, NJ where I try other horns and mouthpieces to compare with my gold plated V-Raptor. The room always has a few trumpet players who are there to try new and used horns. When they see my horn the comment is always, man, that's a beautiful horn. What kind is it? When they hear it played they comment on what a big full sound it has. I occasionally let someone try it and they are amazed at how easily it plays and how well it slots. If you are getting requests from people in NJ and nearby NY they could have learned about the V-Raptor by playing my great gold plated trumpet. Over the years I have owned many Bachs, Schilkes, Yamaha, Kanstul, Selmer and Conn trumpets. None compare to my V-Raptor. Thanks to all of you that contributed to its' development.

Dr Charles D. Allen
New Jersey

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