Austin Custom Brass
Austin Custom Brass operates from 7000 Universal Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, serving brass players across all skill levels—from students picking up their first trumpet to professional orchestral musicians and soloists. Custom Mouthpieces are their flagship product. They manufacture ACB Standard...
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Austin Custom Brass operates from 7000 Universal Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, serving brass players across all skill levels—from students picking up their first trumpet to professional orchestral musicians and soloists.
Custom Mouthpieces are their flagship product. They manufacture ACB Standard Series mouthpieces and offer modular solutions using Warburton-compatible threads. Their ACB Experience Mouthpiece Boxes (5 tops, 4 backbores for $200) let players experiment with combinations without breaking the bank.
Instrument Inventory spans: - Bb Trumpets (220+ models listed) - C Trumpets - Cornets (Getzen 800 DLX, pre-owned) - Flugelhorns (ACB Doubler's series is their #1 seller) - Piccolo Trumpets (Shires Model 9Y, Brasspire Unicorn) - Trombones (Edwards, pre-owned) - Euphoniums - French Horns - Tubas
Brand Partnerships include Adams, CarolBrass (dealer since 2009), Schagerl, Monette, Bach, Edwards, Getzen, Yamaha, Manchester Brass (exclusive North American distributor), Taylor Trumpets, and John Packer.
| Category | Examples | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Student Entry Level | ACB TR-1 | $500–$600 |
| Professional Entry | ACB 2RL, Manchester Pocket | $800–$1,075 |
| Mid-Professional | CarolBrass CTR-6280L, Taylor Tornado | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Professional Premium | Adams Master Series, Edwards X-13, Schagerl | $3,800–$6,500 |
| Collector/Signature | Monette Prana P3, Custom Adams | $9,500–$16,000 |
Complete lines of: - Valve oils: ACB Fully Synthetic Oil, Ultra-Pure (synthetic, since 1990), Berp Bio Valve Oil (No. 3 for vintage horns) - Mouthpieces & backbores: ACB modular components with Warburton threads - Mutes: Divitt practice mutes (ship same day if ordered before 3 PM CST), TrumCor cup mutes - Cases & protection: Gard Elite inserts, ACB silk protective bags, hard cases - Maintenance tools: BlowDry Brass cleaning tool, tuning slide lubes, AR Resonance intonation tools - Lip care: Robinson's Remedies
Owner Trent Austin maintains a personal collection available for sale, including: - Monette Prana P3 Bb Trumpet in gold plate ($16,000) - Adams Master Series Trumpet (personal horn, $3,800) - Manchester Brass RL-GB Professional Trumpet (Trent's alternate horn) - Brad Goode Collection (curated selection)
Same-day shipping available on Divitt practice mutes if orders placed before 3 PM CST when color is in stock.
Consignment program available for players wanting to sell or trade instruments. Financing options offered. 14-day return and exchange policy. Worldwide shipping available (contact for quotes).
Customer service: Phone (816) 410-0826 or email [email protected]. They maintain a blog with gear reviews and mouthpiece comparison charts (2026 update released January 8).
Physical location open for visits and try-before-you-buy experiences. They handle pre-owned inventory continuously, with recent additions including Yamaha rotary C trumpets, Carolbrass flugelhorns, and Getzen cornets.
Trent Austin, the owner/operator, maintains a separate music performance presence (Trent Austin Music brand) and is deeply embedded in the professional brass community. His personal collection selections and product reviews carry weight with serious players.
New for 2026: ACB by CarolBrass TT Trumpet in copper ($2,400, pre-order)—a collaboration between the shop and CarolBrass factory.