Bach LT180 Lightweight Stradivarius Professional Bb Trumpet

A Lightweight Trumpet with Pro-level Performance

Discerning players searching for a lively-sounding trumpet with an immediate, snappy response need look no further than the Bach LT180S37 Stradivarius. Featuring a lightweight brass body, the LT180S37 exhibits a bright, centered sound, courtesy of its .459-inch bore. This horn's #25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance and its extra-light 1-piece, #37 bell equips you with the classic Bach sound that pros have embraced for more than a century. 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. Whether you're in a jazz ensemble or a symphony orchestra, the Vincent Bach LT180S37 Stradivarius delivers a tonal color, intonation, and playability that you're sure to appreciate.

Pro-level performance for discriminating players

The LT180S37 Stradivarius is a lightweight, professional-level trumpet that delivers top-shelf performance for jazz ensembles and classical soloists alike. Its yellow brass, standard-construction #25 leadpipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone, 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 LT180S37's first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide rod stop.

Lightweight 1-piece hand-hammered bell

The Bach LT180S37 Stradivarius is equipped with a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a #37 taper — the Bach standard. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, this lightweight bell delivers the rich, compact quality that's defined pro-level trumpets for more than 100 years. The LT180S37 features a silver-plated finish, which brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound. The LT180S37 Stradivarius is the perfect all-around instrument — it delivers an amazing, character-filled sound that works seamlessly in any musical arrangement.

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.

Bach LT180S37 Stradivarius Trumpet Features:

• Pro-level Bb trumpet with a lightweight body and bell, along with a standard-construction leadpipe
• #25 leadpipe offers the perfect level of breath resistance
• .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 #37 taper — the Bach standard
• Hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers the rich, compact quality that's defined pro-level trumpets for 100 years
• Silver-plated finish brings a controlled brilliance to your overall sound
• Standard water key effectively drains accumulated fluid from your trumpet
• Comes with a deluxe wood case and a Bach 7C mouthpiece