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How to Purchase Schilke Trumpets

Manufacturing handcrafted instruments for players ranging from beginning to experienced levels, Schilke offers its trumpets and brass instruments in a variety of finishes and designs. Differences between models produce a distinct sound, so ensure that you purchase the right instrument for your skill level and music type. 

What Are Common Trumpet Finishes?

Though a trumpet's main material is yellow brass, each instrument has a finish that gives it a specific look and color. The finish can also have an impact on its sound. 

• Trumpets with a silver-plated finish have a visibly silver appearance, and this type of finish is thinner than other types, which means that the tone of the trumpet could have a brighter sound that has a ringing tone to it. A silver finish may also last longer than other finishes do.
• A lacquered finish is generally the most commonly chosen type of finish, and this may be due to aesthetics. Lacquered trumpets have a glossy design, but since lacquer is thicker than silver plating, the sound can be deeper or richer. 
• A gold-plated finish is even thicker since there is a layer of silver under the gold, which can also change the tone of the trumpet. 

What Are Some Trumpet Types?

Choosing the right type of trumpet is necessary since a trumpet for more experienced trumpeters won't be as easy to play as a model made for a player who is just starting out is. 

• One type of trumpet is the Bb trumpet. These instruments are likely the most common trumpet type, and they work well for beginning players like children. It's also called the B-flat trumpet. 
• C trumpets aren't as prevalent with beginning and intermediate players. Instead, they're typically used by orchestra players and more advanced musicians. 
• Piccolo styles are types of horns used for playing high, crisp notes. An extra valve makes these options even more versatile and flexible for a range of compositions.

What Are Some Trumpet Models?

Schilke makes a variety of instruments that vary by features like their bell, valves, mouthpiece, and intonation, allowing you to select the right brass style from a range of models filled with features, such as a tuning slide.

• The Soloiste Bb features an SB4 leadpipe and bell that's handcrafted. Finish options vary from silver or gold-plated to a lacquered finish, and the instrument offers an L bell and produces a resonant sound.
• The HD series of C models features powerful projection with an ML bell and L bore. 
• Those looking for a Bb Piccolo instrument that features a classic tone quality as well as an orchestral sound that's preferred by experienced players can select the P5-4 model. 

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