Ex-USAF: Schilke B5 Custom Series Bb Trumpet - Copper Bell
For sale is a professional Schilke B5 Custom Series Bb Trumpet, featuring a Silver Plate finish. This instrument is an Ex-USAF (United States Air Force) service horn, maintained by professional military technicians. The B5 is one of Schilke's most celebrated models, renowned for its unique Copper Bell, which provides a warmth and singing quality that stands out from standard yellow brass trumpets.
This is the ideal instrument for the soloist, chamber musician, or jazz player who wants a sound with "color." If you find standard trumpets to be too bright or "edgy," the copper bell of the B5 offers a darker, richer core without sacrificing the free-blowing response Schilke is famous for.
The B5 Difference: Copper Warmth
While many trumpets sound similar, the B5 has a distinct voice due to its materials and geometry.
- Copper Bell: The defining feature of the B5 is the Medium-Large Copper Bell. Copper is a softer metal than yellow brass, which dampens high-frequency "sizzle" slightly, creating a warmer, more singing tone that is perfect for lyrical playing or blending in a small group.
- Step Bore Design: Like the B1, this features Schilke's Medium-Large (.460") Step Bore, which expands through the horn to reduce resistance and improve intonation.
- Projection: Despite the warmer sound, the "Schilke slotting" ensures the horn still projects effortlessly to the back of the hall.
- Condition: This horn is in Good Condition. It shows minor marks of wear, particularly around the bottom valve caps (typical contact points), but the silver plate on the body is largely intact and the valves are lightning-fast.
Specifications & Condition
- Model: Schilke B5 Custom Series
- Finish: Silver Plate
- Bore: .460" (Medium-Large) Step Bore
- Bell: Copper, Medium-Large Taper
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force.
- Condition: Good functional condition. Valves are excellent. Cosmetically, there are minor marks of wear, most notably around the bottom valve caps.
- Included: Hard Case (Protective).
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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