Pro-level Bach Stradivarius for Jazz Soloists
Discerning jazz players searching for a professional-level trumpet need look no further than the Bach 180S43 Stradivarius. With the 180S43, you'll experience a focused and character-filled sound, courtesy of its 0.459-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, #43 bell equips you with a bright, open sound that's tailor-made for jazz soloists. 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 silver-plated brass body infuses every note you play with the perfect hint of brilliance. The Vincent Bach 180S43 Stradivarius delivers a tonal color, intonation, and playability that you're sure to appreciate.
Pro-level performance for discriminating players
The 180S43 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 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 180S43'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 180S43 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a #43 taper. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell produces a brighter sound than a standard #37 taper, that's also broader and more open. The 180S43 features a silver-plated finish, which brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound. The 180S43 offers cannon-like projection — it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that's well suited for jazz.
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 180S43 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:
- #25 leadpipe and D-style radius main tuning slide offer 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-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 #43 taper — well suited for jazz
- Hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a brighter sound than a standard #37 taper
- Silver-plated finish brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound
- Standard water key effectively drains accumulated fluid from your trumpet
- Comes with a case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece
