Detail 01
HD yellow brass tunable bell with #3 taper
Designed to offer more resonance and a more open feeling, especially in the upper register.
Product detailSKU #1500000139103
SchilkeS43HDL-F Bb Trumpet With Bell Crown Silver plated
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Jon Faddis-designed Bb trumpet built around a heavier HD valve section, with an open-feeling #3-taper tunable bell.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking the S43HDL-F Faddis Model design
- Players who want a heavier-centered HD valve section
- Players looking for an open feel, especially in the upper register
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a main tuning-slide water key
- Players who prefer slide nibs on the second valve slide
- Players seeking a first- or third-valve slide adjustment other than a fixed ring
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
HD series valve section
Creates a heavier center for the trumpet.
Detail 03
Adjustable tuning bell brace
The bell brace is adjustable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The second valve slide has no nibs.
- 02There is no water key on the main tuning slide.
- 03The listed finish options are silver plate and gold plate.
- 04A Symphony M Series M3C mouthpiece and custom single hard case are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who was this trumpet designed with?
It was designed in cooperation with jazz artist, musician, composer, educator, and conductor Jon Faddis.
02What key and bore does it have?
It is a Bb trumpet with a .450 in (11.42 mm) bore.
03Does it include a mouthpiece and case?
Yes. It includes a Symphony M Series M3C mouthpiece and a custom single hard case.
04Does it have a main tuning-slide water key?
No, it has no main tuning-slide water key.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Silver plate, gold plate
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000139103
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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