Sweetwater Debuts the Blackburn Louisville Collection Model 78 Bb Trumpet

FORT WAYNE, Indiana. [Friday, May 22, 2026] – Sweetwater has announced the release of the Blackburn Louisville Collection Model 78 Bb professional trumpet. This Sweetwater-exclusive model was developed in collaboration with Peter Pickett of Blackburn Trumpets and designed to deliver the exceptional craftsmanship associated with its professional models at a more accessible price point.

“This trumpet offers advancing players a new premium option,” said Phil Crayton, Sweetwater’s director of merchandising for band and orchestra. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with Blackburn on the Model 78 and help bring their high level of quality and craftsmanship to a broader audience.”

The Model 78 Bb trumpet features a silver-plated finish with a medium-large-bore design that balances tonal depth, projection, and responsiveness. An ideal trumpet for a wide variety of settings and genres, the 78 is designed for musicians seeking a professional level of refinement that delivers both performance and value.

Sweetwater and Blackburn developed this model through a unique collaboration. The design approach focused on player feedback, playability, and overall versatility. This exclusive release underscores a shared commitment by Sweetwater and Blackburn to deliver high-performance instruments tailored to the needs of today’s musicians.

Key features of the Model 78 Bb include:

Medium-large .460-inch bore, carefully crafted for balanced resistance and flexibility
Premium visual detailing, such as signature Blackburn branding on the leadpipe and valve casing
Distinctive black valve caps
Louisville Collection engraving on the trumpet’s bell flare
World-renowned Blackburn leadpipe

The Blackburn Louisville Collection Model 78 Bb trumpet is available now at Sweetwater with a suggested retail price of $4,299. For more information on this and other top-quality band and orchestra instruments, visit Sweetwater.com/shop/band-and-orchestra/.

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