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C Trumpet with a Broad, Powerful Sound





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In 1955, Vincent Bach himself crafted and delivered a set of C trumpets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, all of which they still use to this day. Those original designs live on as the Chicago C trumpet. And while they’re beloved by many, orchestral trumpet players have diverse needs. Enter the Bach Stradivarius Philadelphia C trumpet. Featuring a .462-inch bore and a 25C leadpipe, this instrument allows you to pump plenty of air through it without losing control. The C180 “Philly C” trumpet takes the design as the Chicago model and gives it a standard weight bell. This slightly heavier, one-piece #229 bell gives it the same easy response, but with a broader spectrum of tonal colors. Sweetwater trumpet players love this trumpet’s quick response, powerful projection, and authoritative tone. Its stunning silver-plated finish offers up an extra luster of brilliance to the tone, and impressive ergonomics truly make this trumpet a joy to hold. If you’re looking for a C trumpet with more core in its sound, look no further than the Bach Stradivarius Philadelphia C trumpet.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





Based on Vincent Bach’s timeless designs from the early 1950s, the Stradivarius Philadelphia C trumpet will satisfy the needs of any top-level orchestral player. For starters, its .462-inch large bore and special 25C leadpipe let you push it to extreme volumes without any cracks in the sound. Its narrower bell-to-valve casing and lightweight bracing make for a truly resonant trumpet, providing an easy response. Monel piston valves also feel great beneath your fingers, giving this trumpet a fast and responsive action. The Philly C’s ergonomics are also top notch: your left hand seats perfectly around the valve casings and puts your fingers in a comfortable position to control the first and third tuning slides. Everything is presented to arm you with the best-feeling and best playing experience possible.





One-piece, hand-hammered Philadelphia bell





The C180 Philadelphia C trumpet is forged from a single sheet of hand-hammered yellow brass that includes a classic flat-rim French bead with soldered bell wire. It’s a standard-weight bell with a gradual #229 taper, allowing it to play with a broader sound with clear, powerful projection. This ultra-pure tone is given a brilliant sheen thanks to its gorgeous silver-plated finish. Together, these design elements provide this Strad with a clear, powerful sound and lightning-fast response befitting any professional player’s needs.





Bach: the professional choice





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 Stradivarius C180 Philadelphia C Trumpet Features:


Modified design based on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s C trumpets


1-piece hand-hammered “Philly” bell with standard weight delivers a broader sound with more core


#229 bell taper is broader, tighter, and brighter than a #239


.462-inch large bore and 25C leadpipe ensure an expansive sound


Monel piston valves offer extra durability and ultra-smooth playability


Comfortable ergonomics with perfect hand positioning


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


Comes in a premium C180C woodshell case