| |
Rim |
|
| Model No. |
Inner Diameter (mm) |
thickness |
Cup
depth |
Throat
[mm] |
Back Bore |
Characteristics |
| 5A4 |
15,90 |
thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Extremely small inner rim diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet. |
| 6A4a |
15,90 |
thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
small |
Very shallow cup for easy high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet. |
| 7A4 |
16,24 |
thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
small |
Relatively small inner rim diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet. . |
| 7B4 |
16,08 |
thick |
medium-shallow |
3,72 |
standard |
Relatively large throat diameter with a sharp shoulder. Bright sound with easy high notes. |
| 8C4 |
16,19 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Good for all-around playing, including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows. |
| 9C4 |
16,28 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Somewhere between the 8C4 and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance. |
| 11A4 |
16,46 |
medium-thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Medium rim diameter with a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet and jazz idioms. |
| 11B4 |
16,46 |
standard |
medium-shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets |
| 11 |
16,32 |
medium-thick |
standard |
3,72 |
standard |
Relatively large throat with a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a fairly bright sound. Good for beginners. |
| 11C4 |
16,46 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Clean bite and well-balanced rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and advanced players. |
| 13A4a |
16,20 |
thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
small |
Relatively flat rim with a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead trumpet. |
| 13B4 |
16,63 |
standard |
medium-shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound. |
| 13C4 |
16,50 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound. |
| 13D4 |
16,68 |
standard |
medium-deep |
3,65 |
medium-small |
pretty deep cup, Good for orchestras. Fairly dark sound.. |
| 14A4a |
16,68 |
medium-thick |
shallow |
3,65 |
small |
Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| 14B4 |
16,85 |
standard |
medium-shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
| 14C4 |
16,88 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
| 14D4 |
16,80 |
standard |
medium-deep |
3,65 |
medium-small |
A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral playing. |
| 14E4 |
16,84 |
medium-thick |
deep |
3,88 |
large |
The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat. |
| 15B4 |
16,96 |
standard |
medium-shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits Bb, C, D, and Eb trumpets. . |
| 15C4 |
16,98 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
| 15E4 |
16,92 |
medium-thick |
deep |
3,88 |
large |
Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in size. |
| 16C4 |
17,00 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
| 16D |
17,14 |
standard |
medium-deep |
3,65 |
medium-small |
A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras. |
| 16E4 |
17,14 |
medium-thick |
deep |
3,88 |
large |
The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter. |
| 17B4 |
17,30 |
standard |
medium-shallow |
3,65 |
medium-small |
A good combination of large rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for orchestra first-chair players |
| 17C4 |
17,30 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players |
| 17D4 |
17,30 |
standard |
medium-deep |
3,65 |
medium-small |
An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound |
18C4 |
17,42 |
standard |
standard |
3,65 |
medium-small |
High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra players |
