Pre-Owned Edwards Custom Bb Trumpet - Tunable Bell, Silver Plate (Ex-USAF)
For sale is a truly exceptional piece of modular American craftsmanship: a Pre-Owned Edwards Custom Bb Trumpet (Circa Early 2000s). Handcrafted in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Edwards instruments are legendary for allowing players to perfectly tailor their horn's acoustic response and blowing resistance.
This specific trumpet features an incredibly responsive custom setup, highlighted by a tunable bell design and a pristine silver-plated finish. What makes this horn even more remarkable is its pedigree—it was originally purchased and meticulously maintained by the United States Air Force. Instruments selected for premier military bands are heavily vetted for acoustic quality and subjected to rigorous, uncompromising maintenance schedules by top-tier military technicians throughout their service life.
This is the ultimate instrument for the serious collegiate major, gigging commercial player, or dedicated symphony musician. If you are looking for a highly responsive, free-blowing custom trumpet with unparalleled slotting and a broad, colorful core, this specific Edwards configuration is an absolute dream to play.
The "Edwards Custom" Setup
- Tunable Bell Design: Unlike standard trumpets, this horn tunes from the bell rather than a traditional front tuning slide. This design removes rigid bracing and creates an uninterrupted leadpipe-to-valve-block airway. The result is drastically improved resonance, superior intonation, and incredibly secure note slotting.
- K Bell Flare (4 7/8", 22-Gauge): The "K" taper provides a wonderfully broad and rich tonal core. Because it is crafted from lightweight 22-gauge brass, the bell responds with lightning speed and offers massive dynamic flexibility, allowing the sound to sizzle brilliantly when pushed.
- D4 Leadpipe: The D4 is known as a very open, free-blowing leadpipe. It provides minimal resistance, allowing players who use large volumes of air to play effortlessly without the horn backing up on them.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: You are getting a world-class instrument that was built, vetted, and maintained to perform flawlessly at the highest national level.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish: Silver Plate. The silver plating is in fantastic shape, showing only the absolute lightest signs of standard professional use from its well-kept military service.
- Body: Structurally Excellent. There are no major dents, dings, or signs of structural trauma.
- Mechanics: The valve action is incredibly fast, smooth, and holds perfect compression. All slides pull freely. Our expert in-house technicians have fully inspected, cleaned, and play-tested this trumpet to ensure it is 100% stage-ready right out of the box.
- Accessories: This instrument is being sold without a case, making it perfect for the gigging professional who already utilizes a premium multi-horn gig bag!
Specifications
- Brand: Edwards Instrument Co.
- Instrument: Custom Bb Trumpet
- Era: Early 2000s
- Bell: Tunable K Flare, 4 7/8" Diameter
- Bell Material: 22-Gauge Yellow Brass
- Leadpipe: D4 (Free-Blowing)
- Finish: Silver Plate
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Excellent Professional Condition
- Included: Instrument only. (Please note: A case and mouthpiece are not included).
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 accurately represented 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.
For the most competitive pricing, financing options, or to discuss a trade-in, please contact us directly!
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