This trumpet was made as a tribute to the late Miles Davis. It was intended as very 90's tribute to the legendary player. We all know he made the red and gold Martin Committee famous, hence the red colour scheme. Instead of gold coloured engraving, it has variegated gold leaf scrollwork. It is accented by hand applied pinstripes in two colours. The pictures of Miles Davis are exquisitely done, airbrushed by a most talented artist.

The red colour is a special Candy apple mix that literally glows in natural sunlight. A finish more used to being seen on fancy motorcycle tanks, under a blazing Californian sun, it has been used to stunning effect on this trumpet. The intricate work is buried under the deep hand polished coats of tough lacquer.

The mouthpiece is also very special, built around a tapered hex-stock central shape, and decorated with gun barrel type engraving, and gold plated for good measure. The style of the horn is very contemporary, as we feel that Miles Davis was always at the leading edge of trumpet playing. He will always be an important influence, and is impossible to ignore.

This trumpet has been seen at several exhibitions and admired both for the quality of the craftsmanship and the sheer audacity in its creation.

This is one of the Taylor Custom Shop's earlier pieces. Working with copper is not at all easy. However, it looks gorgeous when everything works out well. The result is pleasing to the eye, and has a warm fat sound, with a character all its own.  

This trumpet is more than a showpiece and is used daily by its proud professional owner.

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