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A C Trumpet with Huge Sound and Massive Projection





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If you're searching for a trumpet with big sound and incredible projection, look no further than the Bach C180SL229W30 Stradivarius. This muscular horn includes a 1-piece, #229 hand-hammered bell that produces a massive, rich, broad sound, along with out-of-this-world projection. Its #25H leadpipe supplies a free-blowing feel, while its 0.462 large bore yields a well-rounded sound. 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-slide thumb saddle and third-slide pin stop, and its silver-plated brass body infuses every note you play with the perfect hint of brilliance. The Vincent Bach C180SL229W30 is a top choice for trumpeters looking for a well-rounded horn well-suited to a full array of orchestral applications.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





The C180SL229W30 Stradivarius is a professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance for orchestra applications. Its yellow brass, #25H leadpipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone, while its 0.462-inch, large bore ensures a well-rounded 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. Beyond that, the C180SL229W30's first slide thumb saddle and third slide pin stop facilitate easy intonation adjustments.





1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach C180SL229W30 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, #229 bell. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell delivers a tighter and brighter sound than a #239, providing you with greater direction and focus. The C180SL229W30 features a silver-plated finish, which brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound. The C180SL229W30 Stradivarius is a great all-around instrument for orchestral 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 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 C180SL229W30 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:


#25H leadpipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone


0.462-inch, large bore ensures a well-rounded sound that's brimming with color


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


1st-slide thumb saddle and 3rd-slide pin stop facilitate easy intonation adjustments


1-piece, #229 bell delivers a tighter and brighter sound than a #239 for extra direction and focus


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


Silver-plated finish brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound


Comes with a case and a Bach C180C mouthpiece