Trumpetgear is a newly formed family business - that started in May 2008.
Our goal is to bring better quality products to the market at reasonable prices.
Too long has the NZ community had to put up with products that I would consider to be inferior to what is available on the international market and paid high prices for them.
As we are purely an internet based operator we do not have additional expenditure in staffing and overheads etc. that we need to pass on to the final user (you) - That means we can bring you some of the best at an affordable price.
Our goal is to bring better quality products to the market at reasonable prices.
Too long has the NZ community had to put up with products that I would consider to be inferior to what is available on the international market and paid high prices for them.
As we are purely an internet based operator we do not have additional expenditure in staffing and overheads etc. that we need to pass on to the final user (you) - That means we can bring you some of the best at an affordable price.
Don 'The Old-Man' McKenzie- New Zealand Representative
Chances are if you're based around the Bay of Plenty you may run into this man.
Don is my father, and he will be responsible for running the business and operations whilst I am out of the country.
He is a stand up man, and will go the extra mile to make sure you get what you need.
He will be the first point of contact for most of you in NZ and can answer your queries on any shipments or orders.
If you're in the Bay of Plenty Area he might even be able to arrange a personal visit to your place of residence or local band.
Chances are if you're based around the Bay of Plenty you may run into this man.
Don is my father, and he will be responsible for running the business and operations whilst I am out of the country.
He is a stand up man, and will go the extra mile to make sure you get what you need.
He will be the first point of contact for most of you in NZ and can answer your queries on any shipments or orders.
If you're in the Bay of Plenty Area he might even be able to arrange a personal visit to your place of residence or local band.
Shawn McKenzie - Founder & Fellow Trumpeter
NZ Diploma in Business & NZIM Dip Management
Currently this website is my true calling and labor of love - unfortunately it's not my full-time job (just yet)
I just finished up working full time managing a number of high profile brands as a Promotions Manager for a Company in Okinawa, Japan in January 2010.
As of August 2012 I'm working as an Operations Manager for an International Travel Retail company in Vancouver.
I have over 16 years of retail management, merchandising, promotions and customer service (half of that outside New Zealand)
I've played trumpet for the last 15 or so years and have had the pleasure to play for the following bands: OJA Big Band (Okinawa Jazz Assocation), Superhornkers (Okinawa), Queen City Big Band (NZ) & NZ Youth Jazz Orchestra plus many others. Currently looking playing in a local North Vancouver Combo Group - Original Blend.
My own current instruments:
Carol CTR520T Bb Trumpet
Harrelson Summit Bb "Serenity"
Harrelson 908 C Trumpet Benge 90C
Martin Committee 1946 Bb Trumpet
Martin Committee/Schilke X Bb Trumpet
Martin Handcraft Standard Bb Trumpet
Martin Custom Eb/D Trumpet
Mouthpieces:
Wedge: Gabriel #24 rim with 25ML backbore & Gabriel FLX
Al Cass: 1-28 trumpet, Diz Cup & Art Farmer Custom Flugel
NZ Diploma in Business & NZIM Dip Management
Currently this website is my true calling and labor of love - unfortunately it's not my full-time job (just yet)
I just finished up working full time managing a number of high profile brands as a Promotions Manager for a Company in Okinawa, Japan in January 2010.
As of August 2012 I'm working as an Operations Manager for an International Travel Retail company in Vancouver.
I have over 16 years of retail management, merchandising, promotions and customer service (half of that outside New Zealand)
I've played trumpet for the last 15 or so years and have had the pleasure to play for the following bands: OJA Big Band (Okinawa Jazz Assocation), Superhornkers (Okinawa), Queen City Big Band (NZ) & NZ Youth Jazz Orchestra plus many others. Currently looking playing in a local North Vancouver Combo Group - Original Blend.
My own current instruments:
Carol CTR520T Bb Trumpet
Harrelson Summit Bb "Serenity"
Harrelson 908 C Trumpet Benge 90C
Martin Committee 1946 Bb Trumpet
Martin Committee/Schilke X Bb Trumpet
Martin Handcraft Standard Bb Trumpet
Martin Custom Eb/D Trumpet
Mouthpieces:
Wedge: Gabriel #24 rim with 25ML backbore & Gabriel FLX
Al Cass: 1-28 trumpet, Diz Cup & Art Farmer Custom Flugel
