Schilke E3L-4 Bell Conversion

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, Annealing of the Bell tail and reshaping of the Bell crook are completed.  The best part to sit back and play this amazing trumpet.  

Anyone that has scheduled a visit to my place will understand how it feels to play out here.  I am on private property and by appointment only has allowed a pretty cool place to apply the passion for music way out hear...Get It LOL. Truly BLESSED to have met this phenomenal trumpet player-instructor-musician.  Feel free to message David for comments regarding this modification.

Davethetrumpeter@gmail.com