Camarillo's Trumpet Modifications

Scherzer Rotary Piccolo Trumpet This job involves rotor fitting and adjustment of the overall playability.  The rotors were very stiff and slower than the players expectations.   Most of the literature this performer will be using this trumpet for will obviously require very quick and responsive rotor action.  Like most new Instruments the break in period can be very tedious and many times frustrating time for the performers.   After thorough inspection we established a plan to remove rotors, check fitting, inspect rotor casings, rotors, braces for any burs and or solder imperfections.  Due to the delicate nature of most smaller trumpets some stress-tension spots were found. This may cause the responsiveness and resonance to be less than what the performer prefers.  This tends to be crucial for Piccolo literature requirements The next step is alterations of the leadpipe. This particular artist has specific playability characteristics for each pipe. We altered each p

Bach Stradivarius  180-37 Bb Trumpet  This Trumpet was in incredible condition cosmetically, but was found to be very difficult to play.   Custom medium weight receiver in progress. Searching for the playing properties each player has requested. Installing Custom medium weight receiver was built to accomplish the playability this player has requested.  Precision cutting s and tapers are done as well as numerous play tests where required to determine the best weight to enhance the trumpets Testing the playing position of the receiver is done to find the best feeling and most responsive placement.  Final positioning and brace placement is found then soldered in, and play tested once again.  Many playing sessions are performed to ensure only the finest playability of each Trumpet. The Bell was dismounted-reshaped, Bell tail sleeve was added to enhance the sound core.   Body alignment and brace positions were placed to provide the most resonant

Schilke   P5-4 Piccolo Trumpet  This amazing Piccolo took pretty hard fall.  The leadpipe was bent and broken off, Bell was bent out of position. The best plan was to remove Leadpipe and the Bell.  This will allow proper reshaping  and repositioning the bent parts and braces.  Basically breakdown and rebuilding the entire trumpets will bring this trumpet back to the amazing playability as it was originally designed. Mock up setting was repeatedly checked to find the proper shape, fitting and alignment. This will be crucial for the optimum sound and playability.  Bell stem has been straightened, Bell flare reshaped hand buffed and polished.  Remounted and soldered back into place. The leadpipe was de-dented, reshaped, remounted then soldered back into place.  The placement of the mouthpipe receiver is a vital part of this type of Piccolo’s characteristic sound.

Trumpet Modifications, Restorations, and Repairs  Buy-Sell-Trade Miraphone Flugelhorn $1200.00 Bb Flugelhorn Silver Plated, amado water keys, Large Bell flare produces very broad, dark tone. Great valve action, Leadpipe Modifications to improve playability and responsiveness. Standard trumpet mouthpiece fits as well as adapter to use Flugelhorn mouthpiece.  Recently serviced, Chemically cleaned, silver dipped and polished. Slight silver wear on valve casing, but overall great silver condition.  Conn 36B Bb Trumpet  #9 Callechio Leadpipe $1175.00   This Conn Constellation 36B is a preferred trumpet for many Lead Trumpet players around the world.  The unique body design, .438 Bore, 4 5/8" Bell diameter is complemented with a Callechio #9 Custom designed Leadpipe.  Nickel plated bell and lacquered slides and valve caps give a nice Silver and Gold color combination.    Recently serviced for improved playability.  Smooth Valve and slide action ad

Schilke E3L-4 Bell Conversion Working with Trumpeter David Martinez.  This project involved converting this incredible 4 Valve Eb Trumpet to receive Bach 239 C-Trumpet Bell and play in D (Uhhhmmm...)  What can I say, Trumpeters... we are an awesome breed. After a trip to the Schilke factory having a set of D Trumpet slides made, David brought back to have the conversion completed.  A substantial amount of time is spent playing this trumpet both in Eb and D testing with prototype bells and slides to arrive at the best feel as possible.  Talking over the playing properties with each player gives me detailed notes of the players needs.  Understanding each player has their own set of playing attributes.  I strive to accomplish only the finest results.  Precision measurements are taken to create bell receiving hardware.  This is required to convert the Bach C-Trumpet Bell size with the Schilke Eb Trumpet bell sleeve.  Internal work is done to Bell tail,

Schilke E3L-4 Professional Eb Trumpet Bent Leadpipe, Bent Bell Assembly Dismount Leadpipe, Reshape very slowly to reduce stress in casing #4 Bell assembly needed reshape - reposition.  This greatly improved the resonance and playability.   davethetrumpeter@gmail.com