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This was built as a commission for a collector in Japan. This instrument is nearly seven inches shorter than a regular Bb trumpet. |
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only is it of compact dimensions, but it has an unusual feature for any
Bb trumpet. It has a slide operated by the thumb of the left hand that
can de-tune any note by up to a semitone. This enables the player to bend
any note at will. A very novel, and with a little practice, usable feature.
As the finishing touch, this Chicago Compact trumpet was plated in Satin
Gold. This is a very playable and enjoyable instrument. A serious trumpet
in a compact package. |
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Watching a plumber at work inspired the Renegade. I thought, how much easier my job would be if I could just bolt the trumpets together with compression fittings. The Renegade is not bolted together, but made to look like it is. Each of the hexagonal parts being machined individually from hex-stock bar. All the tapers and cylindrical sections are the same as our Chicago models to ensure this piece of musical sculpture plays every bit as well as our standard models. While this trumpet is very much a unique creation, some lessons were learnt from its manufacture that helped in the development of all our trumpets. |
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