The C180 "Chicago C" trumpet is a faithful re-creation of those original trumpets based closely on Bach's original designs. 462-inch bore and a 25C leadpipe, this instrument allows you to pump plenty of air through it without losing control.
The Chicago C trumpet also sports a lightweight one-piece bell with a #229 taper and a classic French flat-rim bead. Sweetwater trumpet players love this trumpet's quick response, powerful projection, and authoritative tone. Its stunning silver-plated finish offers up an extra luster of brilliance to the tone, and impressive ergonomics truly make this trumpet a joy. Sweetwater is an Authorized Bach Dealer.Bach C180 Stradivarius Professional C Trumpet with Chicago Bell - Silver-plated. C Trumpet with Silver-plated Body, 1-piece Hand-hammered Lightweight Bell, #25C Leadpipe, and Monel Piston Valves. The Lustrous Sound of the Chicago Symphony Trumpet Section. In 1955, Vincent Bach himself crafted and delivered a set of C trumpets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, all of which they still use to this day. Its stunning silver-plated finish offers up an extra luster of brilliance to the tone, and impressive ergonomics truly make this trumpet a joy to hold.
If you're looking for a C trumpet that lights up the concert hall, look no further than the Bach Stradivarius Chicago C trumpet. Pro-level performance for discriminating players. Based on Vincent Bach's timeless designs from the early 1950s, the Stradivarius Chicago C trumpet will satisfy the needs of any top-level orchestral player.462-inch large bore and special 25C leadpipe let you push it to extreme volumes without any cracks in the sound. Its narrower bell-to-valve casing and lightweight bracing make for a truly resonant trumpet, providing an easy response. Monel piston valves also feel great beneath your fingers, giving this trumpet a fast and responsive action. The Chicago C's ergonomics are also top notch: your left hand seats perfectly around the valve casings and puts your fingers in a comfortable position to control the first and third tuning slides. Everything is presented to arm you with the best-feeling and best playing experience possible.
While sharing the same #229 bell taper as other Bach C trumpet models, the Chicago C's bell is lighter-weight. This enables it to produce a slightly brighter, more brilliant tone with an extra sheen that projects clearly over the rest of the orchestra. The bell is forged from a single sheet of hand-hammered yellow brass and also includes a classic flat-rim French bead with soldered bell wire. These design elements provide this Strad with a clear, powerful sound and ultra-fast response befitting any professional player's needs. Back in 1918, Austrian-born trumpeter Vincent Bach began making mouthpieces.
By 1924, he was employing his expertise as a musician and an engineer to craft high-quality brass instruments. Today, the Vincent Bach Corporation is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, and they produce a complete line of American-built student, intermediate, and professional trumpets that reflect the same level of tone and playability. Bach trumpets are handcrafted using top-shelf brass to deliver the utmost in durability and performance, with a signature sound that's preferred by professionals worldwide. The brass aficionados here at Sweetwater stand by Bach trumpets - they're world class all the way. Bach Stradivarius C180 Chicago C Trumpet Features.
Closely modeled after the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's C trumpets made by Vincent Bach himself. 462-inch large bore and 25C leadpipe ensure an expansive sound.
1-piece hand-hammered Chicago bell is lightweight and offers a more brilliant tone. #229 bell taper is broader, tighter, and brighter than a #239. Monel piston valves offer extra durability and ultra-smooth playability.Comfortable ergonomics with perfect hand positioning. Silver-plated finish brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound. Comes in a premium C180C woodshell case. Lightweight, Large Bore, Hand Hammered Bell. More than 30 years in business.
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