The S.E. Shires Model 401 Custom Series Professional C Trumpet provides serious musicians a uniquely balanced and powerful sound. Its heavyweight "4" bell taper and open leadpipe produce a bold yet responsive tone that cuts through any ensemble. The 401's bell is bent slightly shorter, resulting in quicker valve action and a more solid feel with the Z-brace placement closer to the bell bend. Matched with its projecting dual-radius tuning slide, you'll achieve an ideal balance of depth, clarity and projection.