S
- A shallow "bowl" shape.
Preferred for lead playing and commercial work. Ideal for D, Eb and Piccolo
trumpet.
SV - Medium shallow "V" style cup.
This is an exceptional "high-velocity" cup for Piccolo trumpet and all upper
register work.
M - Medium depth with a modified
"V" style shape. Our M cups outsell all other models as they lend themselves
well to all playing situations from jazz to symphonic.
MC - Medium "bowl" shape. The MC
cups could be the ultimate in bright symphonic sound!
MD - Medium deep "bowl" shape cup
that produces a rich, dark, symphonic sound.
D - Deep "bowl" shape. This cup
shape produces the fullest of symphonic sound. It is ideal for the cornet
parts with its warm sound.
XD - This extra deep "V" style cup
was designed to give the traditional cornet sound. Herbert L. would be
thrilled with this model.
ES-
This is a
fairly new "extra shallow" style cup. Produces a higher
velocity than the SV with a slightly sharper bite to the inner rim.
1, 2, 3
- Our tightest commercial
sounding backbores. These models have a concentrated and intense sound. The #3
is the most popular of this series. If offers a bright, projecting sound that
is great for lead players and outdoor work.
4, 5, 6 - Tight to medium. With
progressively less resistance, these models produce a bright and very
projecting tone. The #5 is by far our most popular with strong lead
players.
KT Backbore - Added to the line in
mid 1987, this backbore appeals to commercial/lead players and is
characterized by its projection and secure slotting of notes above high C. The
comparative resistance falls in the 4, 5, 6 series.
7, 8, 9 - Medium large sizes. The
#7 has been our best selling model for the past seven years. This series
produces a quality of sound acceptable in the orchestra as well as the concert
band. Models #8 and #9 are very well received by the orchestra player who
appreciates the increased volume of sound with less resistance.
10, 11, 12
- Very large
"Symphonic" sizes. These models have very little resistance and offer the
strong player the potential for the ultimate in full, rich sound.
There are
four styles of trumpet
backbores.
The STANDARD
Series-
These
13 models (above) have long established themselves as the most popular for
all around laying situations..
These 13
models have long established themselves as the most popular for all around
playing situa The STAR
Series-These were
designed to allow each of the Standard
models to be more
free blowing without the necessity of reaming to a larger bore size. This is
important because the quality of sound remains the same without the risk of
losing focus sometimes caused by playing of too large bore size. Since these
models were made available, the medium large sizes (7* to 10*) have been
very well received in the orchestral trumpet community.
Each standard backbore
has a cylindrical section at the top where only the #27 reamer has passed.
This cylinder is of varying lengths depending on the overall size of the
backbore. (#1 has the longest cylinder, #9-12 the shortest). On Star
backbores, this section is altered to be conical (tapered).
The "B"
Series-.
They are exactly
like the Standard and Star
series
internally. The only difference is in the external dimension which is
slightly larger and causes a subsequent increase in the GAP. This has often
proven to re-establish a functional gap distance in trumpets with worn
receivers and where the receiver has been soldered improperly.
While we recommend the use of our
Standard series for most situations, if there is a
noticeable problem with "LOCKING-IN" of the upper partials, the
"B" backbores will very often rectify the
problem.
SERIES 80- Series
80 backbores have been well received by trumpet players wishing to increase
their maximum controllable volume, and by those seeking a denser, more
authoritative core to their sound.
Series 80 backbores are so
named because the large "barrel" section measures .80" in
diameter. In developing a high-mass backbore for use with Warburton tops,
Terry Warburton designed a series of blanks ranging from slightly more mass
to a full 7/8 inch (.875") around (Series 65, 70, 75, 80, 87). These
were sent to well respected trumpet players around the country for comment,
and were tested in the factory by Orlando's top call players. In universal
accord, the "80" series was singled out as the most effective and
vibrant. Because there is not an excess of mass up around the rim and cup,
we did not find it necessary to install a larger bore (throat) as was done
by manufacturers of a heavy one-piece model.
