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The Best-selling Pro-level Trumpet in the World





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Discerning players searching for the perfect all-around horn need look no further than the world's best-selling professional-level trumpet: the Bach LR18037 Stradivarius. With the LR18037, you'll experience a focused, character-filled sound, courtesy of its .459-inch bore. This horn's reversed #25LR leadpipe offers the snappy response and lower breath resistance of a lightweight model and its 1-piece, #37 bell equips you with the classic Bach sound that pros have embraced for more than a century. You also get top-of-the-line Monel valves, supplying you with extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth response. You'll welcome the straightforward adjustability supplied by this trumpet's first valve thumb saddle and third valve fixed ring, and its clear-lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. Whether you're in a jazz ensemble or a symphony orchestra, the Vincent Bach LR18037 Stradivarius delivers a tonal color, intonation, and playability that you're sure to appreciate.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





The LR18037 Stradivarius is a professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance for jazz ensembles and classical soloists alike. Its yellow brass, reversed #25LR lead pipe offers less breath resistance than a standard one, while its .459-inch, medium-large bore ensures a focused sound that's brimming with color. This horn's rugged Monel valves offer smooth, quick action for playability that's second to none, while safeguarding against performance-wrecking air leaks. The LR18037's first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop.





1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach LR18037 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a #37 taper ? the Bach standard. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this standard-weight bell delivers the rich, compact quality that's defined pro-level trumpets for more than 100 years. The LR18037 features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The LR18037 Stradivarius is the perfect all-around instrument ? it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that works seamlessly in any musical arrangement.





Building high-quality trumpets for more than a century





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 LR18037 Stradivarius Features:


The world's best-selling professional-level Bb trumpet


Reversed #25LR leadpipe offers less breath resistance than a standard one


0.459-in., medium-large bore ensures a focused sound that's brimming with color


Monel valves offer extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth playability


1st valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments


3rd valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop


1-piece, 4.8-in. bell with #37 taper ? the Bach standard


Hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers the rich, compact quality that's defined pro-level trumpets for 100 years


Clear lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Standard water key effectively drains accumulated fluid from your trumpet


Comes with a case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece