Silver-Plated Bb Trumpet
Schilke Popularity
With a Schilke instrument one achieves the highest degree of intonation that is technically possible. Schilke's market is worldwide with the popularity of Schilke B flat and C trumpets reputedly being greater outside of the United States than in it, according to former employees. The small trumpets are the world's standards and Schilke's reputation was built in the United States on their domination of this market. Always Custom Made
Custom-built is not merely a name. Schilke instruments are made to order, adopted to the individual by craftsmen dedicated to produce the finest instrument.
Schilke trumpets do not include a case and mouthpiece, which can be purchased separately.
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| B1 | | ML -.460" (11.68 mm) | L – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #1 taper | The B1 was the preferred Bb trumpet of Renold Schilke and the basis in design for the other B series instruments. Distinguished by its free and open feel, this trumpet is among the most popular models, allowing the player the diversity in sound color from a rich, full bodied dark sound to a brilliant ringing tone when desired. | | B2 | | ML -.460" (11.68 mm) | M – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper | This medium large bore model is the perfect choice for the performer that desires more resistance then the B1 yet plays broader and brighter than the model B5. | | B3 | | L -.463" (11.75 mm) | M – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper | This versatile large bore model plays with added brilliance, immediate response, balance in color and feel throughout the range from top to bottom. The B3 is ideal for the player looking for a “big horn feel” yet with more resistance than the X3 model. | | B4 | | M -.450" (11.42 mm) | M – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper | This medium bore model tends to play broader yet brighter than the model B6. The B4 will appeal to a player looking for a brilliant sound, that desires efficiency with additional resistance. | | B5 | | ML -.460" (11.68 mm) | ML – 5" (127.00 mm) Copper Bell with #2 taper | The B5 model has slightly more resistance than the B1 with a more compact sound. This model provides flexibility in sound color with continuity in timbre in all registers and outstanding projection. | | B6 | | M -.450" (11.42 mm) | ML – 5" (127.00 mm) Copper Bell with #2 taper | The classic medium bore trumpet, the B6 has been an extremely popular choice for the commercial player. In the studio or stage, for lead or in the section, this model provides a compact sound with superior projection and exceptional brilliance. | | B7 | | M -.450" (11.42 mm) | L – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #1 taper | For the player that desires a big, rich sound as a soloist or section performer, this model provides a broad sound economically with some resistance yet does not feel like a medium bore instrument behind the horn. |
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