Thane Bb Trumpet #18 is an early Performance model Bb with large taper 72 style bell redbrass bell. ML bore. It comes with their regular style leadpipe and tuning slide configuration. It was built without a first slide hook and has a raw brass finish.

Thane Performance Series were the first designed instruments and built by Thane Trumpets. They are based on a balanced design that provides excellent stability, intonation, playability and core of sound. Built one piece at a time these instruments are truly hand made; every part assembled is closely inspected and detailed to fit each instrument with precision and without tension.

Built to order with a 6 month delivery window.

The casing is a two piece, bronze body and nickel top, with tightly fit Monel pistons. The slides tubing and crooks are all trimmed by hand to be a perfect fit for each casing and aligned with the highest tolerances.

The tuning slide is a soft D bend with slightly longer ferrels to keep the connecting brace strong. Each tube is precisely fit to each crook before it is assembled. The bronze cross brace is a Thane signature design. Not only does it add a nice aesthetic but bronze transfers sound vibration extremely well so it allows the tuning slide to vibrate with the rest of the instrument as it is being played. This helps relieve more tension and allows for an even easier playing horn. The slides are fit tightly and hand lapped for ideal movement. Amado waterkeys are added on the tuning slide and third slide for easy draining and a third slide stop prevents unwanted damage. Every aspect of these trumpets are built with the player in mind.

The main leadpipe offered is a standard Thane version-1 Bb pipe. This has the correct taper, ventura opening, mouthpiece gap, and ideal length for the best playing Bb trumpet. Each leadpipe is drawn to a mandrel for consistency, trimmed, and fit for the receiver and tuning slide.

The bell is an all brass classic taper ideal for the typical trumpet sound everyone is looking for. The second bell option is the Large taper. With options for yellow brass, goldbrass, redbrass or bronze material. A slightly larger bell diameter for those looking for a warmer and more open sound. Each bell is hand fit and aligned perfectly to each trumpet build.

The braces are hand made, trimmed, measured, and fit to allow for no tension when soldered on.