| MODEL
No. |
RIM |
CUP
DEPTH |
THROAT
(mm) |
BACKBORE |
PLAYING
CHARACTERISTICS |
| INNER
DIAMETER (mm) |
CONTOUR |
THICKNESS |
| 5A4 |
15.90 |
semi-flat |
thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
narrow |
Extremely small inner rim
diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet. |
| 6A4a |
15.90 |
semi-flat |
thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
narrow |
Very shallow cup for easy
high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet. |
| 7A4 |
16.24 |
semi-flat |
thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
narrow |
Relatively small inner rim
diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| 7B4 |
16.08 |
semi-flat |
thick |
semi-shallow |
3.72 |
standard |
Relatively large throat diameter
with a sharp shoulder. bright sound with easy high notes. |
| 8C4 |
16.19 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Good for all-around playing,
including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows. |
| 9C4 |
16.28 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Somewhere between the 8C4
and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined
rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance. |
| 11A4 |
16.46 |
semi-flat |
semi-thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Medium rim diameter with
a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet
and jazz idioms. |
| 11B4 |
16.46 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
A somewhat shallow cup and
medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for
D, Eb , and piccolo trumpets. |
| 11 |
16.32 |
standard |
semi-thick |
standard |
3.72 |
standard |
Relatively large throat with
a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a
fairly bright sound. Good for beginners. |
| 11C4 |
16.46 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Clean bite and well-balanced
rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and
advanced players. |
| 13A4a |
16.20 |
semi-flat |
thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
narrow |
Relatively flat rim with
a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead
trumpet. |
| 13B4 |
16.63 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Superb clarity for large
ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful
sound. |
| 13C4 |
16.50 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Medium rim diameter and cup
volume for all-around playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras.
Fairly dark sound. |
| 13D4 |
16.68 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-deep |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Fairly deep cup with rich,
mellow tone. A dark sound that is ideal for orchestra players. |
| 14A4a |
16.68 |
semi-flat |
semi-thick |
shallow |
3.65 |
narrow |
Fast-response high range
and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
| 14B4 |
16.85 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Relatively large rim diameter
and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical
genres. |
| 14C4 |
16.88 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Rim designed for outstanding
facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras.
Can produce high volume. |
| 14D4 |
16.80 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-deep |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
A fairly deep cup with a
medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral
playing. |
| 14E4 |
16.84 |
semi-flat |
semi-thick |
deep |
3.88 |
wide |
The 14B4 rim with a unique
cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and
throat. |
| 15B4 |
16.96 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Fairly large rim diameter
with a shallower cup than the 15C4 Outstanding flexibility.
Suits Bb , C, D, and Eb trumpets. |
| 15C4 |
16.98 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Clean rim bite with a standard
U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
| 15E4 |
16.92 |
semi-flat |
semi-thick |
deep |
3.88 |
wide |
Rim designed for outstanding
facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4
and 16E4 in size. |
| 16C4 |
17.00 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Large rim and medium cup
for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent
for symphony orchestra players. |
| 16D |
17.14 |
standard |
standard |
semi-deep |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
A deeper cup than the 16C4.
Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras. |
| 16E4 |
17.14 |
semi-flat |
semi-thick |
deep |
3.88 |
wide |
The 16C4 rim with a unique
deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim
diameter. |
| 17B4 |
17.30 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-shallow |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
A good combination of large
rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice
for orchestra first-chair players. |
| 17C4 |
17.30 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
Deeper cup than the 17B4.
Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra
players. |
| 17D4 |
17.30 |
semi-flat |
standard |
semi-deep |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
An even deeper cup than the
17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony
orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound. |
| 18C4 |
17.42 |
semi-flat |
standard |
standard |
3.65 |
semi-narrow |
High volume with an exceptionally
large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra
players. |
