We have been asked for years to make this trumpet.

At last, the wait is over, its here.

Whats so special about the ‘VR’?

Its an allround, use anywhere, in any situation trumpet.

Its not to heavy. Its superbly balanced and very focused.

Its free-blowing, easy to play with no vices.

Its got plenty of power, it can be subtle, it can cut and it can blend in a section.

Its an ML (.460”) Bore, so it’ll feel familiar to most players very quickly.

Its finished in Silver Plate with a few gold trimmings for a classy up market look.

Its got the same fast, quiet, silky valve section as all the other Chicago models.

PLUS……….

Its got bags of ‘Character’, that essence sadly missing from many modern trumpets.

AND, its ONLY $3250 in the USA. (retail price)
or 2950 Euros or £1925 Sterling (including the dreaded Vat).

That’s what does. There are going to be questions.

So, how can we do it at that price?

Firstly, this is a no options instrument. We make one version. This keeps manufacture time down. Secondly, we make them in small batches, rather than individually. This makes best use of build times. We reflect that saving by offering you an excellent value instrument.

Anything new and radical about this Taylor Chicago ‘VR’ trumpet?

Well, yes. 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.

Will I have to use the Taylor Mouthpiece?

Not if you don’t want to. Use whatever you feel most comfortable with. The Taylor mouthpiece has a little more mass and its backbore is a match to the trumpet, but due to the lighter weight and thinner receiver section of this trumpet it will still give excellent results with most regular mouthpieces.

Because 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. These trumpets take longer to make which is reflected in the higher price.

The big brothers to the ‘VR’ also 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!

That about covers most of it. So now you have a choice.

A Taylor that’ll do everything your B**h, Y***ha or S****ke will do, and more. And all that at such a competitive price.

Fill in the inquiry form or give us a ring to find out how to get to play on one.

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