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A Top-shelf Cornet for Soloists





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Thanks to its two windings and conical bore, the Bach 181ML Stradivarius is one of the most flexible cornets around ? it sets the standard for cornet soloists. With the 181ML, you'll experience a focused, character-filled sound, courtesy of its 0.459-inch medium-large bore. This cornet's standard lead pipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance, and its 1-piece yellow brass bell equips you with a smooth sound and excellent 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 cornet's first-slide thumb saddle and third-slide rod stop, and its clear-lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. The Vincent Bach 181ML Stradivarius Bb cornet is a top-tier choice for coloratura work, slurring, triple tonguing, and other technical performances.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





The 181ML Stradivarius is a professional-level cornet that delivers top-shelf performance that's tailor-made for soloists and technical performers. Its standard-construction 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 181ML's first-slide thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third slide sports an adjustable rod stop.





1-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell





The Bach 181ML Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4-13/16-inch bell. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell delivers a smooth quality with plenty of warmth and projection. The 181ML features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the cornet a shiny, gleaming appearance. This cornet is the perfect instrument for all sorts of solo applications ? it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that works seamlessly in any multiple musical settings.





Bach: 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 181ML Stradivarius Professional Bb Cornet Features:


Cornet tailor-made for soloists and technical performers


Standard 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-slide thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments


3rd slide sports an adjustable rod stop


1-piece, 4-13/16-inch, hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a smooth sound with great projection


Clear lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Comes with a woodshell case and a Bach 6 cornet mouthpiece