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It's popular for a reason. The illustrious Bach Stradivarius trumpet 180-72 boasts over 100 years of manufacturing to achieve an unmatched tonal quality. Still to this day, all Stradivarius trumpets are handcrafted in the USA using proprietary manufacturing methods - you cannot find this attention to detail anywhere else.
If you're looking for a powerful trumpet with lots of character, then the Bach 180-72 is for you. The medium bore of the 180-72 provides a warm sound, while the #72 one-piece hand-hammered bell will project your dark and sonorous sound with plenty of control. These features are essential for when blending in with the rest of the section is required.
The Bach Stradivarius 180-72 trumpet is perfect for professional musicians needing an instrument for solo work and yet still need to blend in with symphonic and concert performances. Included with the 180-72 is a deluxe case, maintenance kit, and mouthpiece so you can start enjoying your new trumpet straight away.
Product Ref: 173042
The #72 bell found on the 180-72 is a hand-hammered, one-piece bell which produces a strong and powerful tone. Frequently referred to as Bach's fullest sounding trumpet bell, the #72 is ideal for those needing a deep and dark tone.
The #25 leadpipe is an industry-standard leadpipe that offers the perfect level of resistance throughout the range of the trumpet. This resistance is essential for good tuning and note centring. Along with the .459" medium-large bore, the 180-72 trumpet produces a controlled and clear tone which is suitable for the all-around musician.
All Bach Stradivarius trumpets are handmade in America by highly skilled craftspeople and artisans. The 180-72 is constructed from high-quality yellow brass which is the most popular material for trumpets. This is because yellow brass produced a very versatile tone that can be performed in a variety of different musical environments. Once the 180-72 has been constructed, it is finished in a bright silver plate to keep the instrument looking newer for longer.
The 180-72 features 1st and 3rd slide thumb saddles with the addition of a rod stop on the 3rd slide, so precise tuning can be achieved. The valves in the trumpet are crafted from monel which is a nickel and copper alloy. Monel valves are found in all Stradivarius trumpets as they smooth, resistant to corrosion, and hardwearing.
The Stradivarius 180-72 includes a Bach 7C Mouthpiece, which is one of the best selling mouthpieces on the market. It offers an all-round sound which is suitable for both the high and low register, while also providing a great tone suitable for all players. As well as this, a hard moulded Bach Case is included. The case is made from a wood shell and padded securely inside to protect the trumpet. All the corners of the case are reinforced to provide extra protection. On top of all this, valve oil and slide grease are included to keep maintaining the instrument a very easy task.
All Stradivarius trumpets are exceptional symphonic instruments. Originally designed and manufactured by Vincent Bach in the early 1920s, all Bach trumpets are still made to the same rigorous high standards. By only using the best quality materials and combining them with proprietary manufacturing methods, the name Vincent Bach soon became synonymous with superior instruments. The name "Stradivarius" originates from the first trumpets made by Vincent Bach himself. Musicians would refer to his original trumpets as having a "Stradivarius", referring to the world-famous string instruments. It was this which later inspired the name of the series - Stradivarius.