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Pro-level Bach Stradivarius for Jazz Soloists





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Discerning jazz players searching for a professional-level trumpet need look no further than the Bach 18043 Stradivarius. With the 18043, you'll experience a focused and character-filled sound, courtesy of its 0.459-inch bore. This horn's #25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance, and its 1-piece, hand-hammered, yellow brass #43 bell equips you with a bright, open sound that's tailor-made for jazz soloists. Top-of-the-line Monel alloy valves supply you with extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth response. You also get a machined valve section for maximum precision, along with a 1-piece brass valve chassis and nickel-silver outer slides. Moreover, its lacquered brass body infuses every note with a subtle, ear-grabbing warmth. Boasting a lighter weight than previous iterations, the Vincent Bach 18043 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 18043 Stradivarius is a professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance. Its standard-construction #25 leadpipe offers 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 alloy valves offer smooth, quick action for playability that's second to none, while safeguarding against performance-wrecking air leaks.





1-piece hand-hammered bell





The Bach 18043 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, bottom-seam, #43 bell. 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 18043 features a lacquer finish, which brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and gives the trumpet a shiny, gleaming appearance. The 18043 offers cannon-like projection ? it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that's well-suited for jazz.





Bach: 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 18043 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:


Standard-construction #25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance


0.459-inch, medium-large bore ensures a focused sound that's brimming with color


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


1-piece brass valve chassis and nickel-silver outer slides


Machined valve section ensures exceptional precision


1-piece, bottom-seam, #43 bell is well-suited for jazz


Hand-hammered yellow brass bell produces a brighter sound than a standard #37 taper


Lacquer finish brings a subtle warmth to your overall sound


Lighter weight than previous iterations


Comes with a Bach 7C mouthpiece