Stradivarius 180 Standard Bb

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$2,409

This is the most popular Bach trumpet for all-around playing. The Stradivarius Standard series has a standard weight brass body and standard weight one-piece hand hammered brass bell. A #25 standard construction mouthpipe is used (except for extra large and Vindabona bores). Each trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. With this Strad you have a choice of five bore sizes, but the .459” medium large bore is the most common. There are many bell choices in shape and metal type. These horns are highly customizable, with many special order options, including 1st slide trigger, 3rd slide waterkey, 3rd valve slide trigger, rounded main tuning slide crook and extra engraving. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

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Features

The Stradivarius Standard series has a standard weight brass body and standard weight one-piece hand hammered brass bellBach Stradivarius trumpets are famous for their fullness of sound and projection. This is achieved by the use of one-piece construction, allowing for unrestricted vibration of the bell. The shape of the tapered surface, or rate of bell flare, determines the characteristic sound of the instrument. Bells with fast tapers produce dark, warm sounds, while slow tapers yield bright tones. Bach offers many bell options. The number designation on a Bach bell refers to the mandrel (tooling used to shape the flare) number, not to any diameter or measurement (for example, all Bb trumpet bells have the same diameter). The type and thickness of the bell material also affect the sound. Gold brass, softer and more red than the standard yellow brass due to a higher copper content (85% as opposed to 70%), results in a warm tone. Sterling Plus bells (99.9% pure silver, seamless construction) create a full complement of partials (overtones) in the tonal spectrum, for a focused sound with great projection. Lightweight bells respond quickly for a lively sound. For situations involving high dynamic levels without distortion or dark qualities, choose a heavy-weight bell (in either yellow or gold brass).

Bb Trumpet Bells:
Available in standard weight, lightweight, gold brass, heavyweight, lightweight gold brass, heavyweight gold brass, and Sterling Plus.
37 (Standard ML bore): Rich, compact sound of great projection.
43 (Standard XL bore): Broader, brighter, more open than 37.
72 (Standard MLV bore): Strong, powerful sound, darker than 37.
25 (Standard L bore): Sharper, slightly tighter with more focused projection
than 37.
Other bells are available as special order..

Each trumpet comes with MonelThe use of non-corrosive Monel metal for pistons was pioneered by Vincent Bach. Carefully aligned ports, enclosed bronze springs, and hand-lapped fit assure years of light, trouble-free action. Nylon guides eliminate valve noise. pistons.

These horns are highly customizable, with many special order options, including
boreOne of the biggest misconceptions is that the bore size determines an instrument’s tone quality. While the bore does play a role, primarily the rate of taper in the mouthpipe and bell section influence whether the sound is dark or bright. A trumpet bore is measured at the inside diameter of the second valve slide. Bach Stradivarius trumpets are offered in a number of bore sizes. While large bore instruments may have greater volume of sound and carrying power, they require more effort to play. Most musicians will prefer a medium-large bore Bach. The Vindabona dual bore is a medium-large valve section and a small inner diameter on the top of the main tuning slide with the transition actually occurring in the main tuning slide crook, creating the effect of a more conical bore instrument with a dark, warm sound. and mouthpipeThe venturi (constriction) and rate of taper in the mouthpipe affect the trumpet’s characteristic sound. Like the bell, mouthpipes with fast tapers result in warm tones, while slow tapers produce bright sounds. Bach offers several mouthpipe options. Musicians desiring a more open, less resistant instrument should consider the reversed construction. By eliminating a step where the pipe connects to the main tuning slide, the air moves more freely. Reversed construction results in a longer pipe maintaining constant taper for improved intonation. The rounded main tuning slide crook option, in eliminating tight bends, moves the air more freely for an open feel.

Bb Trumpet Mouthpipes:
25 (Standard): Some resistance, effective in centering or tying together tone production.
25-O (Standard XL bore and LT180-72): More open and free-blowing, less restrictive than 25.
6: Slightly more restrictive than 25.
7: Darker tone, more free-blowing than 25.
25LR (Standard LR series): Reversed construction, longer form of 25 with less resistance.
Other mouthpipes are available as special order..

Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Options

Mouthpipe

25 (Standard): Some resistance, effective in centering tone production.

25-O (Standard XL bore and LT180-72): More open and free-blowing, less restrictive than 25.

6: Slightly more restrictive than 25.

7: Darker tone, more free-blowing than 25.

25LR (Standard LR series): Reversed construction, longer form of 25 with less resistance.

Other mouthpipes are available as special order.

Bell

37 (Standard ML bore): Rich, compact sound of great projection.

43 (Standard XL bore): Broader, brighter, more open than 37.

72 (Standard MLV bore): Strong, powerful sound, darker than 37.

25 (Standard L bore): Sharper, slightly tighter with more focused projection than 37.

Other bells are available as special order.

All of the above bells are available in standard weight, lightweight, gold brass, heavyweight, lightweight gold brass, heavyweight gold brass, and Sterling Plus.

Bore

.453”: Medium

.459”: Medium Large

.462”: Large

.468”: Extra Large

.453”/.459”: Vindabona dual bore

Other Options

Silver Plating

Clear Lacquer

1st Slide Trigger

3rd Slide Waterkey

3rd Valve Slide Trigger

Rounded Main Tuning Slide Crook

Extra Engraving

Choice of Bach Standard Silver Plated Mouthpieces