Bb Trumpet With Tunable Bell
Schilke horns are some of the best responding and sounding horns on the market.
A main concern of the tuning bell instrument is that it is more fragile because of the lack of the second brace. Consequently, extra care must be taken to prevent damage to the instrument.
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.
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.
| Model | | Bore | Bell | Description |
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| S22 | | L -.463" (11.75 mm) | ML – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #2 taper | This large bore model provides an excellent focus in sound with an emphasis center of tone and slotting security. The S22 is ideal for the player that desires the ease of response of a Schilke instrument with slightly more resistance than the X3 model. |
| S32 | | ML -.460" (11.68 mm) | ML – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #2 taper | One of the most popular Bb models, the S32 is ideal for the player that desires an instrument designed for the classical musician that offers an ease of response but slightly more resistance than the B1 or B5 models. The S32 products a full, rich center of sound which is ideal for orchestral, chamber and solo performers. |
| S42 | | M -.450" (11.42 mm) | ML – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #2 taper | The first choice for the studio/ lead player, this medium bore model offers a focused sound with a solid core. The S42 is ideal for the player that desires the ease of response a Schilke instrument provides with more resistance and tighter slotting than the B6 model. |