Jon Rickman Bach Trumpet 180 43-72*

Bach 180 43 72
As so many trumpet players already know how well this trumpet performs.  This player has found over time the feel of certain partials have become inconsistent from time to time.  The mouthpiece of choice was bottoming out, and never seating in same spot.

Precision custom receiver is designed and machined as close to original settings as possible.  We machine internal settings just short of original settings.

After numerous play tests, we dial in-locate the most responsive position and wall thickness to perform at each trumpets best.

Solder in and reposition, reshape bell to leadpipe brace.  More testing.  Design and cut thumb ring per request.

Clean up, brush machine finish, Lacquer. More Testing (The Best Part)

Dial in mouthpiece position to respond as player requested.  Check and re-check settings to be where player has requested.

Machine - clean up mouthpiece damage.  The mouthpiece balance and weight entering the receiver tends to create an amazing transfer of sound and energy thru the trumpet.

Final Stages.  Player requested Yamaha type 3rd valve slide stop.  Manufacture piece, drill, tap, and solder slide stop catch piece installed.

Discovered the upper end was very fast and sizzled the sound thru the trumpet.  So much the upper end had a bit of distortion when power pushed thru the passages.

Designed a thumb ring with a bit more weight.  This allowed the sound to hold a bigger core and much less sizzle when power pushed.  The location of slots were much closer together and easier to locate.  Thus, consistency much improved, valve alignment precision set, bell bow reshaped, braces repositioned, stress relieved.

Final Clean up, Double A's , Cs found, as well as amazing control thru-out entire registers.

Bach Stradivarius 43 72 Custom

Professional Bb Trumpet