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A Top-shelf Trumpet for Ceremonial Music





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Discriminating players searching for an all-around sound well-suited for ceremonial music need look no further than the Bach B185 Stradivarius. With the B185, you'll experience a focused, character-filled sound, courtesy of its 0.459-inch bore. This heralding trumpet's #25 lead pipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance and its long, 1-piece, #37 yellow brass bell equips you with a warm sound and incredible projection. Plus, top-of-the-line monel valves supply 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 slide rod stop, and its lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. No matter what type of ceremonial music you're performing, the Vincent Bach B185 Stradivarius Bb Triumphal delivers a well-rounded tonal color, rock-solid intonation, and effortless playability.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





The B185 Stradivarius is a professional-level heralding trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance for ceremonial music. Its standard-construction #25 lead pipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone, while its 0.459-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 B185's first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports an adjustable slide rod stop.





1-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell





The Bach B185 Stradivarius is equipped with a long 1-piece, 4.9-inch bell with a #37 taper ? the Bach standard. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this standard-weight bell delivers a rich, compact quality with plenty of warmth and projection. The B185 features a lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The B185 Stradivarius is the perfect all-around instrument for ceremonial applications ? 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 built 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 B185 Stradivarius Bb Triumphal Trumpet Features:


Heralding trumpet tailor-made for ceremonial music


#25 lead pipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance


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


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


1st-valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments


3rd valve sports an adjustable slide rod stop


Long 1-piece, 4.9-inch bell with #37 taper ? the Bach standard


Hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a warm sound with great projection


Lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Comes with a woodshell case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece