Bach Trumpets

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Bach BTR201 Student Series Bb Trumpet
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Bach BTR201 Student Series Bb Trumpet
737.50
Bach LT190L1B Stradivarius Commercial Series Bb Trumpet
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Bach LT190L1B Stradivarius Commercial Series Bb Trumpet
4,619.00
Bach 180S Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
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Bach 180S Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
3,413.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 37 Series Professional Bb Trumpet
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Bach 190 Stradivarius 37 Series Professional Bb Trumpet
4,413.00
Bach C180L Stradivarius 229 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
Bach C180L Stradivarius 229 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
3,999.00
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 229 Bell Philadelphia Series Professional C Trumpet
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 229 Bell Philadelphia Series Professional C Trumpet
3,999.00
Bach 180 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 180 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
3,399.00
Bach 180S Stradivarius 37 Bell Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 180S Stradivarius 37 Bell Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet
4,494.00
Bach 180 Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 180 Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
3,399.00
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 229 Bell Chicago Series Professional C Trumpet
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 229 Bell Chicago Series Professional C Trumpet
3,999.00
Bach 180S Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 180S Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
3,399.00
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 239 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
Bach C180SL Stradivarius 239 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
3,999.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 65 Bell Dual Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 65 Bell Dual Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72 Bell Vindabona Dual Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72 Bell Vindabona Dual Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 37 Bell Medium Plus Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 37 Bell Medium Plus Bore Series Unlacquered Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00
Bach 170 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Standard Leapipe
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Bach 170 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Standard Leapipe
2,899.00
Bach C180L Stradivarius 239 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
Bach C180L Stradivarius 239 Bell Series Professional C Trumpet
3,999.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 65 Bell Dual Bore Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 65 Bell Dual Bore Series Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72V Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72V Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00
Bach BTR211 Student Series Bb Trumpet
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Bach BTR211 Student Series Bb Trumpet
1,439.00
Bach 180 Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Reverse Leadpipe
Bach 180 Stradivarius 37 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Reverse Leadpipe
3,625.00
Bach 180 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Reverse Leadpipe
Bach 180 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet with Reverse Leadpipe
3,625.00
Bach 170 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 170 Stradivarius 43 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
2,749.00
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
Bach 190 Stradivarius 72 Bell Series Professional Bb Trumpet
4,499.00

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About Trumpets

The trumpet is a brass instrument that can be heard in orchestras and concert bands around the world, as well as popular music genres like rock and jazz. In fact, the trumpet has a history which stems all the way back to 1500 B.C. - although most early versions of the instrument were used for military and ceremonial purposes. The trumpet has a very higher register than any other brass instrument and many different types are available, the most common being the Bb trumpet (other keys include C, D, Eb, E, F and G).

Like all brass instruments, trumpets are played by blowing into a mouthpiece with closed lips. This creates a "buzzing" sound which is then controlled by pressing and releasing three valves to project various notes from the bell. The dimensions and size of the trumpet's mouthpiece will have the biggest impact on its resulting sound and playability. Other main parts of a trumpet are: the lead pipe (where the mouthpiece is inserted), main tuning slide (which raises and lowers the instrument's pitch), and the piston valves (used to change the length of the tubing).

Different types of metals will also influence the sound of a trumpet. Yellow brass is industry standard and delivers a cutting tone; gold brass is preferred for its full sound and excellent projection; and red brass delivers a mellow tone and is often used for the leadpipe on student models. Other common metals for trumpets are nickel silver (mainly for slides) and sterling silver (a favored metal for bells). Whether a player goes with a lacquered or silver-plated finish will come down to personal taste - many pros agree that silver-plated trumpets have a brighter sound compared to the darker tone of trumpets with lacquered finishes. Today's line of student, intermediate and professional trumpets is extensive - some respected manufacturers include Bundy, Verve, Yamaha, Allora, Bach, Getzen, Conn and Schilke.