Bach AB190S Stradivarius Artisan Professional Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated

Bach AB190S Stradivarius Artisan Professional Bb Trumpet

Pro-level trumpeters searching for an Artisan-designed horn will find everything they're looking for in the Bach AB190S Stradivarius Artisan trumpet. You'll revel in the AB190S's focused, colorful sound, thanks to its 0.459-inch bore. This horn's standard-taper leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance, and its 1-piece hand-hammered bell vaunts a flat rim and special acoustic treatment for a pure, responsive tone that's second to none. High-quality monel valves supply the durability, warmth, and feel that you'd expect from a top-of-the-line Bach Stradivarius Artisan instrument, and you'll welcome the straightforward adjustability supplied by this trumpet's first valve slide split ring and third valve slide. What's more, the AB190S includes two sets of valve guides for added customization, and its silver-plated brass body infuses every note you play with the perfect hint of brilliance. Whether you're in a jazz ensemble or a symphony orchestra, the Vincent Bach AB190S Stradivarius Artisan is a professional-level performer that's guaranteed to delight.

Pro-level performance for discriminating players

The AB190S Stradivarius Artisan is a professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance, response, and tone. Its yellow brass, standard-taper leadpipe offers a comfortable amount of breath resistance, while its .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 AB190S's first valve slide split ring facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve slide sports a tone-enhancing ring with an adjustable slide rod stop. You also get two sets of valve guides — a brass set and a plastic set — for added customization.

1-piece hand-hammered bell with elegant engravings

The Bach AB190S Stradivarius Artisan is equipped with a 1-piece, 4-13/16-inch bell with a flat rim and a specially tailored acoustic treatment. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this bell delivers an ultra-pure, ultra-responsive tone that honors Bach's 100-plus-year legacy of Artisan-quality trumpets. The AB190S features a silver-plated finish, which brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound, with deluxe engraving for a head-turning, elegant look.

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 stand by Bach trumpets — they're world class all the way.