The Next Stage in B&S's Challenger Series
Built for ambitious players, the B&S 3178/2-E Challenger II is the next logical step in the Challenger series. This Bb trumpet's 0.459-inch bore exhibits a focused, well-rounded sound with an easy-blowing feel. This horn's modified lead pipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance. The 3178/2-E's 4.9-inch #72 bell features a hand-hammered, one-piece design, and yields a massive, dark-tinged sound. You also get top-quality monel valves, supplying you with extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth response. Nickel-silver outer slides and a non-gloss, pre-aged matte finish round out the 3178/2-E.
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High-level performance for advanced players
The 3178/2-E is a high-quality trumpet that excels in classical applications. Its modified lead pipe offers the perfect amount of resistance for centering your tone, while its 0.459-inch bore ensures a focused, well-rounded sound with an easy-blowing feel. This horn's rugged monel valves offer smooth, quick action for playability that's second to none, while safeguarding against show-stopping air leaks. The 3178/2-E includes extra-durable nickel-silver outer slides.
One-piece hand-hammered bell
The B&S 3178/2-E is equipped with a 4.9-inch bell with a #72 taper and a hand-hammered, one-piece design. This bell delivers a big, dark sound with plenty of projection. The 3178/2-E features a non-gloss, pre-aged mate finish akin to a vintage matte-style horn. The 3178/2-E is a top-notch horn for discerning classical trumpeters.
B&S: 250 years of brass craftmanship and counting
Blechblas und Signalinstrumenten — better known as B&S — is a long-standing instrument manufacturer with over 250 years in the business. Although B&S now operates under Buffet Crampon, the brand continues to craft world-class brass instruments that surpass our expectations here at Sweetwater, with nearly 100% of their products manufactured in Markneukirchen, Germany, incorporating tried-and-true hands-on techniques that give their instruments unprecedented tonal color and sonic character.
B&S 3178 Challenger II Elaboration Series Bb Trumpet Features:
- 100% German-made, professional-level Bb trumpet
- Modified lead pipe offers just enough resistance to center your tone
- 0.459-inch bore exhibits a focused, well-rounded sound with an easy-blowing feel
- Rugged monel alloy valves yield smooth action and resist impact damage, moisture, and air leaks
- 4.9-inch bell with a #72 taper
- Hand-hammered, 1-piece bell delivers a big, dark sound with plenty of projection
- Nickel-silver outer slides resist wear from friction
- Non-gloss, pre-aged mate finish is akin to a vintage matte-style horn
- Comes with a case and mouthpiece
