Van Laar Paris m.4 Bb Trumpet (Raw Brass) - New

 
Brand new Van Laar Paris m.4 Bb trumpet in raw brass. This is one of Van Laar's newest models, with a Bach 37-style taper and heavyweight valve casings for a focused and maximum stability. Developed in collaboration with Paris Philharmonic Orchestra principal trumpeter Frédéric Mellardi. Comes with a care kit, case not included. Please note this is a raw brass instrument that will develop a beautiful patina over time. 

FROM VAN LAAR:

The Paris m.4 Bb trumpet, designed in close collaboration with the leading French trumpet player Frédéric Mellardi in the same style as the Paris M-series C trumpets, is easy to play throughout the entire range. It has a full sound and is extremely stable, allowing not only classical trumpet players to play a wide range of timbres...The Bb trumpet is available with a 37-style taper (Paris m.4), medium taper (Paris m.5) or a wider taper (72-style) bell (Paris m.6). Frédéric Mellardi plays model Paris m.4.

• ML bore: 11.7 mm (O.461")
• Heavy weight valve casing
• One-piece hand-hammered bell
• Bell material: yellow brass
• Bell diameter: 122 mm (4.807")