Bach TR200S Trumpet
The TR200S comes equipped with Monel metal pistons with two-point nylon valve guides and enclosed barrel-shaped bronze valve springs. This Silver-plated trumpet features: .459" medium-large bore; 4-3/4" two-piece bell with rim wire; one-piece Stradivarius-style brass valve casing; first valve slide thumb hook; adjustable third valve slide finger ring and stop mechanism; two waterkeys; nickel silver tuning slide receivers and trim; engraved bell; silver-plated finish. Comes with genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and a wood shell case.
I am in an adult jazz band. I just finally brought a new trumpet and after shopping around and comparing, this one stood out as the best overall in this price range. It looks fantastic and more important then that, it sounds fantastic. Bach has been making great trumpets for many years and this one is no exception. It is not heavy in weight and the keys respond smooth and fast. If you've been searching for a quality intermediate trumpet you should definately check out THIS trumpet. You will not be dissapointed.
3/19/2008
5.0
I Love this trumpet
By Steve, just Steve
from Warrington, Pa.
About Me Experienced
Pros
Consistent
Easy Tone Production
Fun To Play
Responsive
Vibrant Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Accompaniment
Jazz Clubs
Comments about Bach TR200S Trumpet:
I am in an adult jazz band. I just finally brought a new trumpet and after shopping around and comparing, this one stood out as the best overall in this price range. It looks fantastic and more important then that it sounds fantastic. Bach has been making great trumpets for many years and this one is no exception. It is not heavy in weight and the keys respond smooth and fast. If you've been searching for a quality intermediate trumpet you should definately check out THIS trumpet. I brought mine directly from a Sam Ash store [...]
11/25/2006
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great step-up horn
By --
from --
Pros
Great Sound
Highly Responsive
Cons
Wears too quickly
Best Uses
Learners
Middle and high school
Practice
Comments about Bach TR200S Trumpet:
If you've played for three to four years and your entry-level instrument is holding you back from producing your best possible sound, this is the trumpet for you. In fact[...] I tried out many different instruments, including a professional Yamaha trumpet. This made a better sound than even the $1700 Yamaha. The only differences between the TR200 and a Bach Stradivarius are that the TR200 has a two-piece bell (instead of a one piece hand-hammered bell), a plastic 3rd valve slide stop (that is very easy to accidentally break, unlike the metal one on strads that are very helpful), a different leadpipe, and only one support (instead of two) for the tuning slide. Also, there is more time spent on the making of a strad to make sure that the tuning slide and the first valve slide move easily. The only problem with the TR200 is that there is too much tension in the bell. Because of the pressure, over time there will be a small dent on the bell near the brace that attatches the leadpipe to the bell on the end that is closer to the tuning slide. This dent, which is also found on many TR300s, only seems to affect the appearance. The sound is still great.
Bach TR200S Trumpet
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts and labor for six months from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
