Bach Stradivarius Trumpets
Publicat de Music Instruments , sâmbătă, 8 mai 2010 13:34
What is a trumpet ? Well, the trumpet is a member of the brass family of instruments. The brass family is divided into four groups: the horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas.
But we are not gonna talk about this, the reason for this blog is the Bach Stradivarius Trumpets.
For more information about the construction , history , types and general concepts of the trumpets visit this wikipedia page.
Designed 80 years ago by Vincent Bach and still made in the USA today in Elkhart, Indiana, Bach Stradivarius trumpets are recognized as some of the finest trumpets in the world.
Pioneered by Vincent Bach, this family uses non-corrosive Monel metal for its pistons. Carefully aligned ports, enclosed bronze springs, and hand-lapped fit assure years of light, trouble-free action, while the nylon guides eliminate valve noise.
The one-piece bell construction allows unrestricted vibration of the bell. Bells with fast tapers generate dark, warm tones, while slow tapers produce bright tones. Stradivarius trumpets are available in a number of different tapers, each with a unique tonal quality. Click here to see the diffrences and the the numbering system referring to the bell flare and rate of taper from the bell tail to the bell.
Like the bell, mouthpipes with fast tapers produce warm tones and slow tapers create bright sounds. Reversed construction allows a more open feel with less resistance by eliminating a step at the main tuning slide and maintaining a longer taper length for improved intonation. The rounded main tuning slide crook option eliminates tight bends so the air moves freely for a more open feel.
Click here too see the all the mouthpipes versions and the attributes for each .
The bore size also plays a role in a trumpet's tonal quality, but it's not as important as many musicians think. Most players opt for a medium-large bore. Larger-bore trumpets may have greater volume and carrying power, but they require more effort to play. The Vindabona dual bore has a medium-large valve section and a smaller inner diameter on top of the main tuning slide for a dark, warm sound.
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