JOHN PACKER JP257SW D/Eb Trumpet

JOHN PACKER JP257SW D/Eb Trumpet Lacquer, with case

The JP257SW has been designed in collaboration with Dr. Richard Smith of Smith-Watkins, offering professional-grade intonation and playability.

This trumpet features an exclusive Smith-Watkins leadpipe design, contributing to a bold and rich sound. Constructed from high-grade 80:20 brass, the trumpet ensures excellent sound quality, while Monel valves provide a quick and smooth action.

Additionally, the JP257SW allows for easy pitch changes between D and Eb by swapping the main tuning and three valve slides, with extra options provided.

Characteristics:

• Key: D/Eb
• Bell Size: 110mm (4.32")
• Bore: Medium 11.30mm (0.445")
• Waterkeys: 2 (Lever)
• Body: High Grade 80:20 Brass
• Finish: Lacquer (JP257SW), Silverplate (JP257SWS)
• Lyre Box: No

Benefits:

• Designed in collaboration with Dr Richard Smith of Smith-Watkins, the JP257SW offers the standard of intonation and playability that would be expected of professional models.
• An exclusive Smith-Watkins design leadpipe supports players to achieve a bold and rich sound.
• Sound quality is further improved by its construction from high-grade 80:20 brass throughout.
• Monel valves provide a quick and smooth action.
• Easily and efficiently change pitch between D and Eb by simply swapping the main tuning and 3 valve slides with the extra 4 supplied.