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being known as a brand that looks into the future. The company’s origins trace back to the background of its president, Andy Taylor, an instrument maker whose journey began at Paxman Horns of London. Specializing primarily as a bell maker, Taylor honed his skills which eventually led him to launch- ing under the name Bellman Brass. He gradually transitioned into producing his own trumpets, which led to the founding of Taylor Trumpets. “Taylor Trumpets are unique because they stand out both aesthetically and on the ear,” said Mark Good, marketing co- ordinator for Taylor Trumpets. “Nothing quite sounds like Taylor. The finish on them is second to none. The instruments are handmade in the U.K. and the brand is very proud of that.” “If I had to single out a common de- nominator it was, and still is, tone,” Andy added. “Most of these guys were — and still are — tone-driven. It wasn’t just about playing higher, faster and louder for them, it was about making a great sound. I think that’s helped identify what the Taylor ethos has always been — you get the gig on how you sound, not how flashy you are.” Despite being acquired by John Packer Musical Instruments in 2024, Taylor re- mains true to its legacy of craftsmanship. “Nothing has changed in terms of the manufacturing of the instruments,” Good said. “As far as the manufacturing and building of our instruments are concerned, they continue to be built in the U.K. by Andy and his close knit team. I think that the directness between Andy and the client for whom he is building the instrument is a unique and special dynamic that people really enjoy.” FOSTERING FUTURE GENERATIONS Unlike mass-produced horns, Taylor Trum- pets are handcrafted to meet the demands of
Taylor Trumpets has refused to settle for the status quo. By staying true to its artisanal roots while constantly evolving and embracing new ideas, Taylor Trumpets has built a legacy that honors the past and looks confidently to the future. — By Kimberly Kapela USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF TRUMPETS Andy Taylor
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aylor Trumpets occupies a unique space in the brass realm, a place where the echoes of traditional craftsmanship har-
monize with the bold notes of innovation. It’s a brand that represents the perfect fusion of tradition and the contemporary,
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