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A Top-shelf Trumpet with a Trombone's Range





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The Bach B188 Stradivarius makes the trombone's range available to the trained valve player. With the B188, you'll experience a well-rounded sound well-suited to all types of musical applications, courtesy of its 0.458-inch bore. This bass trumpet's standard lead pipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance and its 7-inch yellow brass bell equips you with outstanding resonance and projection. Plus, top-of-the-line monel valves supply you with extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth response. You'll welcome the straightforward intonation supplied by this bass trumpet's fixed-ring first-valve slide adjustment, and its lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. The Vincent Bach B188 Stradivarius is able to tackle Wagner operas, solo work, jazz ensembles, brass quartets, and marching bands with equal aplomb. All a seasoned trumpeter needs to do is become acclimated to a small-shank trombone mouthpiece, and they'll be in business.





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Pro-level performance for discriminating players





Initially designed as an alternative to the valve trombone, the B188 Stradivarius is a professional-level bass trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance for an endless array of musical applications. Its standard-construction lead pipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone, while its 0.485-inch bore ensures a solid, well-rounded sound. This horn's rugged monel valves offer smooth, quick action for playability that's second to none, while safeguarding against performance-wrecking air leaks. Lastly, the B188's fixed-ring first-valve slide adjustment facilitates easy intonation.





1-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell





The Bach B188 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 7-inch bell. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell delivers excellent resonance and projection. The B188 features a lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The B188 Stradivarius is a perfect all-around bass trumpet for Wagner operas, solo work, jazz ensembles, brass quartets, and marching bands alike.





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 B188 Stradivarius Bb Bass Trumpet Features:


Makes the trombone's range available to the trained valve player


Standard lead pipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance


0.458-inch bore ensures a well-rounded sound well-suited to all types of musical applications


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


Fixed-ring 1st-valve slide adjustment facilitates easy intonation


1-piece, 7-inch, hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces outstanding resonance and projection


Lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Comes with a woodshell case and a 12C small-shank trombone mouthpiece