Getzen Mike Vax Artist Bb

Starting at

$2,042

The 3001MV is the result of Mike Vax's 40 plus years of trumpet playing experience. Together, he and the Getzen Pro Shop worked to develop a first class lead trumpet based on the existing 3001 design. The 3001MV features a standard 3001 body with a .459” bore with the addition of a lower tuning slide venturi tube and lightweight bottom caps. This modified body is combined with a #172 hand hammered, one piece, lightweight gold brass bell which creates a wonderfully rich and colorful tone with outstanding projection and response. This instrument is available with either a bright silver plate or clear lacquer finish. Custom etching can be added. Includes a Custom wood case with external music pouch and a Getzen silver plated mouthpiece.

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The 3001MV is the result of Mike Vax's 40 plus years of trumpet playing experience. Together, he and the Getzen Pro Shop worked to develop a first class lead trumpet based on the existing 3001 design.

Standard 3001 body with a .459” 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. While large bore instruments may have greater volume of sound and carrying power, they require more effort to play. Most musicians will prefer a .459" medium-large bore. with the addition of a lower tuning slide venturi tube and lightweight bottom caps. Combining with a #172 hand hammered, one piece, lightweight gold brass bellThe type and thickness of the bell material affects the sound. The #172 bell has a larger throat than a 137 with a darker, richer, and more rounded 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. Lightweight bells respond quickly for a lively sound. creates a wonderfully rich and colorful tone with outstanding projection and response.

Includes a Custom wood case with external music pouch and a Getzen silver plated mouthpiece.

Options

Mouthpipe

Custom Yellow Brass

Bell

172: Lightweight Gold Brass

Bore

.459” Medium Large

Other Options

24K Gold Plating

Bright Silver Plating

Clear Lacquer

Custom Etching

Choice of Getzen Silver Plated Mouthpieces