B&S 3137TC-2-0 Bb Trumpet Challenger II Thierry Caens

B&S 3137TC-2-0 Bb Trumpet Challenger II Thierry Caens, silver-plated, with case

The B&S 3137 Challenger II trumpet is the logical step in taking the Challenger Series to the next level for the most ambitious players. With a slightly different lead pipe taper and bell design, the Challenger II has less resistance and allows the player to choose their preference of lead pipe and bell flare combination.

Characteristics:

• Key: Bb
• Series: Challenger 2
• Bore: .459" / 11.66 mm ML bore
• Bell: 4.803" / 122 mm, #37 one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass, gold brass, or sterling silver
• Valves: 3 top-sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons
• Water keys: 2 lever-style, forged (main tuning and 3rd valve slide)
• Features: Standard or reversed lead pipe, long screw stop on 3rd valve slide, thumb saddle for 1st valve slide, quiet felt valve cap in-lays, o-ring dampeners for 1st/3rd slides
• Outfit: Double hard wood-shell case, mouthpiece, valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth, and rod
• Finish: Silver-plated