Bach Stradivarius 180S43 Professional Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated with Case & 7C Mouthpiece
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The Bach Stradivarius 180S43 is one of the best-known professional Bb trumpets on the market and has long been a standard choice for serious players, conservatoire students, working musicians, and teachers. Built with a .459" medium-large bore, standard weight body, and a one-piece hand-hammered #43 yellow brass bell, this model is designed to deliver a broad, bright, open sound with strong projection and a balanced response across a wide range of musical settings.
This makes it a strong all-round option for players covering orchestral work, concert band, solo playing, brass ensemble, commercial performance, and jazz. The silver-plated finish adds a crisp, lively feel to the sound, while the #25 mouthpipe gives a touch of resistance that helps centre the tone well.
Supplied with a Bach 7C mouthpiece and deluxe case, the 180S43 is a serious professional instrument with the classic Bach feel and sound that many players already know.
Key Features
- Professional Bb trumpet
- .459" medium-large bore
- Standard weight body
- One-piece hand-hammered yellow brass #43 bell
- Standard construction #25 mouthpipe
- Silver-plated finish
- Monel pistons
- 1st slide thumb saddle
- Adjustable 3rd slide rod stop
- Includes Bach 7C mouthpiece
- Includes deluxe case
Why Choose the Bach 180S43?
The 180S43 is often chosen by players who want a Bach with a slightly broader, brighter, more open sound than some other Stradivarius setups. It remains versatile enough for general professional use, but it can be especially appealing if you want a trumpet that feels lively and projects clearly without losing that familiar Bach core.
For advancing players moving into higher-level performance, it is also a model that holds its place well in professional and conservatoire settings. If you are looking for a trumpet that can cover a lot of ground without feeling too specialised, the 180S43 is a very strong option.
Specifications
- Brand: Bach
- Model: 180S43
- Instrument: Bb Trumpet
- Level: Professional
- Bore: .459" medium-large
- Body Weight: Standard weight
- Bell: Standard weight yellow brass one-piece hand-hammered #43 bell
- Mouthpipe: Standard construction #25 mouthpipe
- Valves: Monel pistons
- 1st Valve Slide: Thumb saddle
- 3rd Valve Slide: Adjustable rod stop
- Finish: Silver plated
- Included Mouthpiece: Bach 7C
- Included Case: Deluxe case