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B&S 3137 Challenger I Professional Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated

Bb Trumpet with 4.803" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.459" Bore, Gold Brass Standard Taper Leadpipe, Hand-lapped Monel Pistons, Mouthpiece, and Hardwood Case - Silver-plated

A World-class Professional Trumpet from B&S

German-made from high-quality metals, the B&S 3137 Challenger I trumpet is a top-tier horn designed for advanced players. Its familiar features — such as responsive top-sprung Monel pistons, a 0.459-inch medium-large bore, and a 4.803-inch yellow brass bell — are ideal for advanced players moving on from their student or intermediate trumpets and getting serious about their careers. The Challenger I is also complemented by a layer of stunning silver plating, which adds an unmistakable brilliance to the trumpet’s sound and appearance. Yet what truly sets the 3137 apart from other trumpets is its 1-piece/hand-hammered bell construction, which maintains the natural color and character of the instrument’s sound. Rugged, responsive, and resonant, the Challenger I is everything an intermediate should be, and then some!

Striking silver plating envelopes a 1-piece yellow brass bell and standard body

Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, the Challenger I boasts a 1-piece, 4.8-inch bell with a classic #37 taper. This standard-weight bell stems from a comfortable and stable .459-inch medium-large bore that delivers outstanding projection across the trumpet's entire dynamic range. This stunning horn also features a silver-plated finish that not only optimizes wind resistance but brings a controlled brilliance to its already colorful sound, making the Challenger I the perfect all-around professional instrument.

Speedy slides and responsive monel valves offer next-level agility

Players moving up from their beginner trumpets are sure to appreciate the Challenger I's rugged monel valves, which offer ultra-smooth action while safeguarding against performance-wrecking air leaks. The durable alloy also resists corrosion, adding to the instrument's lifetime and keeping maintenance needs minimal. Meanwhile, a first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments for trickier notes, so you'll never be caught unprepared during a performance.

B&S: 250 years of brass craftmanship and counting

Blechblas und Signalinstrumenten — better known as B&S — is a long-standing instrument manufacturer with over 250 years in the business. Although B&S now operates under Buffet Crampon, the brand continues to craft world-class brass instruments that surpass our expectations here at Sweetwater, with nearly 100% of their products manufactured in Markneukirchen, Germany, incorporating tried-and-true hands-on techniques that give their instruments unprecedented tonal color and sonic character.

B&S Challenger I Professional Trumpet Features:

100% German-made, professional-level Bb trumpet
Silver-plated yellow brass construction is equally suitable for symphonic and jazz applications
0.459-inch bore moves air efficiently and provides optimal resistance
Rugged monel alloy valves yield smooth action and resist impact damage, moisture, and air leaks
A standard taper gold brass leadpipe gives the horn a rich timbre
Extra-thin valve casing and modified branch tube (knuckle) angle ensure a snappy response and free-blowing feel
First valve slide makes fine-tuning a breeze
1-piece, 4.8-inch yellow brass bell delivers a full, round sound
Hand-hammered bell design facilitates a powerful tonal core, spot-on slotting, and enhanced focus
Comes equipped with a hardwood case and mouthpiece

Specification	Detail
Key	Bb
Level	Professional
Finish	Silver Plated
Bore	.459"
Bell	4.803", 1 Piece
Bell Material	Yellow Brass
Leadpipe	Standard Taper
Leadpipe Material	Gold Brass
Valves	Monel Pistons
1st Valve Slide	Saddle
3rd Valve Slide	Adjustable Rod Stop
Mouthpiece	Included
Additional Features	Medium Large Bore, Hand Hammered Bell
Case/Bag	Hardwood Case

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