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Brass Awards 2025
30th December 2025Celebrating Brass Highlights of the Year
The Brass Awards 2025 highlight the instruments and accessories that have made a real impact over the past year. Our selections are guided by hands-on experience from our brass specialists and workshop technicians, focusing on build quality, performance, value and what genuinely excites today’s brass players.
🏆 Best Premium Instrument
Cannonball trumpets continue to carve out their own space in the market, offering a distinct sound and feel compared to more traditional Bach or Yamaha models. With a strong focus on character and projection, they are an excellent choice for jazz and commercial players looking for something a little different.
Their individuality and build quality make them a premium option worth serious consideration.
🏆 Best Value Instrument
The Eastman ETR524GS takes the Best Value award as a reliable and affordable first upgrade trumpet. It bridges the gap perfectly between beginner and professional-level instruments, offering improved response, tone and consistency without a premium price tag.
A strong choice for developing players ready to move forward.
🏆 Best New Product
A celebrated Yamaha Artist for over 35 years, innovative jazz trombonist Nils Landgren is honoured by Yamaha for his remarkable contribution to music with this special YSL-893DNL Nils Landgren trombone.
The Yamaha YSL-893DNL trombone has quickly gained attention as a versatile, premium-feeling upgrade option. Particularly well-suited to jazz and commercial players, it offers excellent flexibility, projection and control. Players considering higher-end models will find this trombone well worth trying. Watch the interview with Landgren below to hear this trombone in action!
🏆 Best Accessory
A simple accessory that solves a very common problem. ProTec mouthpiece pouches protect mouthpieces from rolling around inside cases – preventing dents to both the mouthpiece and the instrument itself.
Our workshop regularly sees damage caused by loose mouthpieces, making this an essential, preventative accessory for brass players at every level, a clear winner in our eyes.
Final Thoughts
The Brass Awards 2025 celebrate products we truly believe in. Come along, try them in store, and find the right fit for your playing.