Bach Stradivarius 180S43 vs Denis Wick Maurice Murphy MM4C: which should I buy?
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Buy the Bach Stradivarius 180S43 if you need a trumpet; choose the Denis Wick Maurice Murphy MM4C if you need a mouthpiece for an existing trumpet. They serve different jobs, so they aren’t direct alternatives.
The Bach Stradivarius 180S43 Trumpet Silver is the instrument itself, with a supplied best new price of £3,442. It’s the relevant option if you’re buying a trumpet rather than changing one component of your current setup.
The Denis Wick Maurice Murphy MM4C Silver Plated is a trumpet mouthpiece, with a supplied best new price of £100. It won’t replace the instrument, and the lower price doesn’t make it an equivalent budget option.
If you already own a trumpet, check mouthpiece compatibility and try the MM4C for comfort and response before buying. If you need the instrument, focus on trying the Bach; the information supplied isn’t enough to judge either item’s suitability for your playing.
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