Conn-Selmer vs Schilke:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Conn-Selmer had more branded searches than Schilke among trumpet brands worldwide. Conn-Selmer had about 1,300 branded searches, while Schilke had 1,000. Conn-Selmer made up 4.7% of all trumpet brand searches we track, and Schilke accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trumpet brands, Schilke appeared in one of the five answers and Conn-Selmer in none.
Who do people search for more?
Conn-Selmer, about 30% more searches than Schilke
Who does AI mention more?
Schilke, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Conn-Selmer in 0
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Top trumpet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Schilke was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Conn-Selmer did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Yamaha1st
Bach2nd
Adams3rd
Jupiter4th
Getzen5th- Schilke6th
- Conn-Selmer–
Carol Brass–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bach4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Getzen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Jupiter2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adams2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Schilke1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Conn-Selmer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Carol Brass0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about trumpet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trumpet for a beginner?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which trumpet brand should a student buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best professional trumpet brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trumpet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student trumpet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Conn-Selmer or Schilke more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Conn-Selmer and Schilke by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight trumpet brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Conn-Selmer, Schilke. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | Bach | Jupiter | Getzen | Conn-Selmer | Schilke | Carol Brass | Adams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.8% | 24.5% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.7% | 28.6% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.8% | 23.9% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.8% | 22.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.6% | 24.9% | 8.8% | 6% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 45% | 24.6% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 29.1% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 24.1% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.1% | 24.5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.9% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 44% | 24% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
Conn-Selmer sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “conn trumpet”.
How has the Conn-Selmer and Schilke comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Conn-Selmer took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Conn-Selmer’s share of searches among trumpet brands worldwide moved from 4.8% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schilke’s share of searches among trumpet brands worldwide moved from 4.8% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for trumpet brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Getzen overtook Conn-Selmer to rank 4th among trumpet brands worldwide, with 5.8% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Schilke worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Conn-Selmer’s and Schilke’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Conn-Selmer
1 branded search term
- conn trumpet
Schilke
1 branded search term
- schilke trumpet
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