Taylor Chicago VR Trumpet

£3,149.00

Taylor Chicago VR Trumpet
Taylor Chicago VR Trumpet in gold lacquer finish.
This horn was developed to use a reversed leadpipe. The apparent advanta…

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Taylor Chicago VR Trumpet

Taylor Chicago VR Trumpet in gold lacquer finish.

This horn was developed to use a reversed leadpipe. The apparent advantages are well documented. However the flaw in the concept is that it can leave this area of the trumpet structurally weak. The trumpet is less rigid around the top leg of the tuning slide area and prone to damage easily.

The Taylor Chicago ‘VR’ fixes this by careful engineering. It uses the inherent strength of the one-piece machined leadpipe, strategically positioned bracing and a strong high temperature solder joint at the vulnerable point. The result is a reverse leadpipe that is as strong as most non-reversed systems.

The other Chicago models, which are mostly bigger and heavier than this particular model, are designed to play a certain way. Usually with a darker tone and a wider power band, more a soloist instrument than a general-purpose horn.

The big brothers to the ‘VR’ use a bigger, heavier bell and a wider flare end. This alters the projection and dispersion characteristics. This is great in a more intimate, personal setting, but not always so comfortable to use in a section. The Taylor Chicago ‘VR’ is designed to have just the right amount of sizzle to be used comfortably in all mainstream environments, big band, soul band, school band, salsa band, and even the symphony orchestra!

Whats so special about the ‘VR’?

  • It’s an all round, use anywhere, in any situation trumpet.
  • Not too heavy.
  • Superbly balanced and very focused.
  • Free-blowing, easy to play with no vices.
  • It’s got plenty of power, it can be subtle, it can cut and it can blend in a section.
  •  ML (.460”) Bore, so it’ll feel familiar to most players very quickly.
  • It’s got the same fast, quiet, silky valve section as all the other Chicago models.
Features:
  • Gold lacquer finish
  • One-piece machined lead pipe – reversed construction
  • Stainless steel valves
  • 1st & 3rd valve slide stoppers
  • Amado water keys
  • Heavy valve caps
  • Fat finger rings
  • Instrument only

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