Rotary Valve Trumpets

Rotary valve trumpets are widely used in many European countries by orchestral players. For example in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra you will mostly see trumpets with rotary valves. In Germany and Austria the piston valve trumpet is primarily for playing jazz whilst orchestral trumpeters prefer the tone of trumpets with rotary valves.

Instruments listed as being in stock are available to try if you are able to visit us or to buy online.
Instruments listed as “to order” can be purchased online but we recommend contacting us for an estimated delivery date before ordering.
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