Schilke S43HDL-F "Faddis Model" Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated

Rich and Expressive – The Schilke S43HDL-F “Faddis Model” Bb Trumpet in Silver Plated

HD Series Bb Trumpets offer musicians an elegant and rich orchestral tone with superb intonation. Custom built to the highest quality by Schilke tradition, this design provides musicians with a truly gorgeous sound.

• Soldered bead with steel wire
• Heavy design
• 1st slide ring and 3rd slide ring

The S43HDL-F Faddis Model was designed for legendary jazz artist, musician, conductor, composer, and educator Jon Faddis. It is built with Schilke’s HD valve section, which is heavier in mass at the center of the trumpet. No nibs on the second slide, no water key on the main tuning slide, heavy valve caps, and adjustable soundpost. The S43HDL-F is available by special order with an optional bell crown that provides more core to the sound with increased resonance.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Bell design: One-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass HD tuning bell
• Soldered bead: Steel wire
• Bell taper: #3
• Bore size: .450-inch medium bore
• Leadpipe: Reverse
• Tuning slide: Round with brace
• Bell brace: Adjustable
• Valve caps: Heavy bottom

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