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A Commercial Trumpet with Next-level Features





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The LT1901B Stradivarius takes Bach's best-selling 180 series and pushes it to the next level. The result is a commercial trumpet with unprecedented tone and playability. This horn's .459-inch bore yields a focused, well-rounded sound, while its standard-construction modified #43 leadpipe ensures easy-blowing breath resistance. The LT1901B is tailor-made for modern players, courtesy of its 1-piece, hand-hammered #1 bell made from bronze for added warmth. Top-of-the-line Monel valves supply you with extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth response. You also get 2-piece valve construction with brass valves and bronze balusters for a rich tonal core that surpasses traditional designs. You'll welcome the straightforward adjustability supplied by this trumpet's first side thumb ring, forward-facing second valve slide, and crescent-shaped valve pull knobs. What's more, its clear-lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. The Vincent Bach LT1901B Stradivarius delivers a tonal color, intonation, and playability that you're sure to appreciate.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





Tailor-made for modern commercial applications, the LT1901B Stradivarius is a professional-level trumpet with top-shelf performance. Its yellow brass, standard-construction modified #43 leadpipe is more free blowing than a standard #25, while also offering extra flexibility and a brighter sound. The LT1901B's .459-inch, medium-large bore ensures a focused sound that's brimming with color. This horn's rugged Monel valves offer smooth action while safeguarding against performance-wrecking air leaks. Plus, 2-piece valve construction with brass valves and bronze balusters provide a rich tonal core with super-fast response, a pronounced attack, and outstanding tactile feedback. The LT1901B's first side thumb ring facilitates easy intonation adjustments. You also get a forward-facing second valve slide and crescent-shaped valve pull knobs.





Lightweight 1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach LT1901B Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 5-inch bell with a #1 taper ? Bach's very first bell design. Constructed from hand-hammered bronze, this super-lightweight bell delivers a rich, warm sound that's guaranteed to impress. The LT1901B features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The LT1901B Stradivarius is the perfect instrument for modern commercial applications.





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 LT1901B Stradivarius Trumpet Features:


A next-level Bach trumpet for modern commercial applications


#43 leadpipe offers less breath resistance, more flexibility, and brighter sound than a standard #25


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


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


2-piece valve casings with brass valves and bronze balusters provide a rich tonal core


1st side thumb ring facilitates easy intonation adjustments


Includes 2 main tuning slides ? tradition squared and rounded "D" ? for further customization


Forward-facing 2nd valve slide and crescent-shaped valve pull knobs


Lightweight 1-piece, 5-inch bell with #1 taper ? Bach's very first bell design


Hand-hammered bronze bell delivers a rich, warm sound that's guaranteed to impress


Clear lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Comes with a case and a Bach 3E mouthpiece