Lotus UNIVERSAL: Phosphor Bronze Bell Flare, 137mm Bell Diameter

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Looking forward to many more years of service
The Performance Boost of a Formula 1 Car
...with a sound signature that also ‘plays well with others’
Blends perfectly in a section while infusing extra presence & vibrance into your solo moments in any style, but especially Lead & Commercial.
If the majority of your playing happens in ensembles where you're not the only trumpet, this horn is guaranteed to fit in 100%. You'll get the luxurious playing benefits of a LOTUS, while effortlessly maintaining balance & blend within the section.
This model features a 137mm / 5.39" bell diameter. This bell is very easy to play, on account of its fairly narrow taper. The brass bell-stem gives the sound a traditional tone-color palate, while the phosphor bronze flare sprinkles fairy-dust on everything; enriching the your tone at every volume.
WARNING: Please DO NOT let your colleagues play the horn if you suspect them to be the jealous type. That would certainly make it harder to keep the peace. It's best if they think you're working just as hard as they are. ;-)
BELL
Shape: Medium-Narrow Taper
Final Diameter: 137mm (5.39")
Stem: Yellow Brass
Flare: Phosphor Bronze
This bell is very easy to play, on account of its fairly narrow taper. The brass bell-stem gives the sound a traditional tone-color palate, while the phosphor bronze flare sprinkles fairy-dust on everything; enriching the your tone at every volume.
The final flare diameter is also slightly oversized compared to common trumpets, which further helps give the sound more core and a wider projection.
LEADPIPE
Leadpipe Receiver: Lightweight, Machined in Bronze
Leadpipe: Lightweight, Machined in Brass, 0.6mm (.024") wall thickness
This leadpipe stabilizes note targets and enriches your sound with a transparency that adds MORE of whatever you give it.
TUNING SLIDES
Includes 2 Slides:
Yellow Brass
Nickel Silver
The tuning slide material greatly affects the sound and feel of the horn.
Yellow brass for a traditional sound and feel, Nickel silver for when you need a bit more Zing!