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Pro-level Bach Stradivarius for Orchestral Work





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Discerning players searching for a professional-level trumpet need look no further than the Bach 18072 Stradivarius. With the 18072, you'll experience a focused and character-filled sound, courtesy of its .459-inch bore. This horn's #25 leadpipe and D-style radius main tuning slide offer the perfect level of breath resistance, and its 1-piece, #72 bell equips you with a dark, muscular sound that's tailor-made for solo or orchestral work. 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 18072 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 18072 Stradivarius is a professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance. Its yellow brass, standard-construction #25 leadpipe and D-style radius main tuning slide offer 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 18072's first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop.





1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach 18072 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a #72 taper. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell produces a darker sound than a standard #37 taper ? it's among the fullest-sounding bells in Bach's stable. The 18072 features a clear lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The 18072 offers cannon-like projection ? it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that's well suited for solo and orchestral work.





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 18072 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:


#25 lead pipe and D-style radius main tuning slide offer 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 #72 taper ? well suited for solo and orchestral work


Hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a darker 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 case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece