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Lightweight Bach Stradivarius for Jazz Soloists





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Discerning jazz players searching for a lively-sounding trumpet with an immediate, snappy response need look no further than the Bach LT18043 Stradivarius. Featuring a lightweight brass body, the LT18043 exhibits a bright, centered sound, courtesy of its .459-inch bore. This horn's #25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance, and its extra-light 1-piece, #43 bell equips you with a bright, open sound that's tailor-made for jazz soloists. 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. The Vincent Bach LT18043 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 LT18043 Stradivarius is a lightweight, professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance. Its yellow brass, standard-construction #25 leadpipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone, 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 LT18043's first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop.





Lightweight 1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach LT18043 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a #43 taper. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this lightweight bell produces a brighter sound than a standard #37 taper, that's also broader and more open. The LT18043 features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The LT18043 offers cannon-like projection ? it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that's well suited for jazz.





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 LT18043 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:


Pro-level Bb trumpet with a lightweight body and bell, along with a standard-construction leadpipe


#25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance


.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 a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop


1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with #43 taper ? well suited for jazz


Hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a brighter sound than a standard #37 taper


Clear lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Standard water key effectively drains accumulated fluid from your trumpet


Comes with a deluxe wood case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece