Trumpet

TP600 SIGNATURE SERIES RS BERKELEY TRI COLOR TRUMPET

Features & Playing Characteristics

Distinguished by its Tri-Color features, the RS Berkeley Trumpet offers a red brass mouthpipe, Nickel Plated brass bell, and Nickel Silver slides that provide durability and a standard of excellence in appearance.  The tri-color Signature Series Trumpet is versatile and can be played in any musical setting from Jazz to Classical; many professional players prefer this instrument. The .460” bore and enhancing cosmetic features provide a free playing trumpet that offers response, projection and an even scale line from the bottom to the top register of the Trumpet. Advanced features such as a 1st slide thumb saddle and 3rd slide ring provides access to intonation adjustments. This is a high quality instrument for the intermediate or professional player.

Specifications

Key: Bb
Bore: .460”
Bell Diameter: 4 7/8” hand crafted spun bell
Bell: Nickel Plated Brass
Leadpipe: Red Brass
Outer Slides: Nickel Silver
Inner Slides: Brass
Finish: Lacquer (Nickel silver finger buttons, top & bottom valve caps, “O” rings, 1st & 3rd slides)
Pistons: Monel, hand lapped
Pistons Stems: Nickel Silver
Piston Springs: Bronze – Inside Spring Barrel
Piston Guides: Nylon
Tuning Slide: Double Braced
Additional Features: 1st slide thumb saddle, 3rd slide fixed ring, 3rd slide lock assembly, water key
Mouthpiece: 7C
Lubricant: Premium Valve Oil
Case: Custom wood leather case, chrome plated locks, metal corners


"Blue Ridge Tiger Band plays the RS Berkeley Tri-Color Trumpet and Baritone 903. Both instruments have proven invaluable to our program. The Baritone worked very well for our UIL concert and sight-reading contest this year. These instruments are durable, sound great, and are a great price. Thanks RS Berkeley."
- Johnette Monaghan - Blue Ridge ISD Director of Bands

The Pottsboro ISD band program proudly played RS Berkeley Instruments during the 2005 / 2006 school year. The instruments were played all during marching season and concert season including UIL contests, in house performances, and community performances. We were impressed with the instruments intonation and quality. We were looking for durability and these instruments proved to be of high quality both in craftsmanship and sound. Compared to other brands, RS Berkeley Instruments are a great choice for School band programs, especially when pricing and quality are the expectation. The Silver trumpets, Saxophones, French horns and Tubas have worked amazingly, both on the marching field and in the concert band. We thank RS Berkeley for being an integral part of Pottsboro ISD's band program's success this year.

-- Douglas Morris Pottsboro ISD Director of Bands