Gen 3 Bb Trumpet

The Generation III Bb Trumpet offers an integral leadpipe system which allows a player to change leadpipes efficiently. This design creates improved stability throughout the harmonic series compared to non-modular trumpets. Five leadpipes are available.
Generation III Bells are handcrafted (one-piece) in yellow brass available with either 4 7/8" or 5 1/4" bell flares.
Valve sections are constructed with nickel silver pistons in either vented or non-vented valves. Vented valves create an effortless approach to using the first and third valve slides as they move freely whether the pistons are in the up or down position. They seal as well as standard valves and possess the same playing characteristics as a standard valve set.
Our nickel silver valves produce the finest action available in the industry. Edwards offers a lifetime warranty on all Generation III valve sets.
The Generation III tuning slide is oval in shape. This unique design allows the instrument to play very even in all registers. It also allows the extreme upper register to respond faster than on standard instruments.
Silver plate and Amado water keys are standard on the Generation III Trumpets.
Standard Features
- Bore Size
- .459" or .462" bore
- Leadpipe
- Interchangeable leadpipe system
- Bell Weights
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- 21 Gauge - Heaviest (.028" thick)
- 22 Gauge (.025" thick)
- 23 Gauge - Lightest (.022" thick)
- Bell Materials
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- Yellow Brass (70% Copper / 30% Zinc)
- Bronze (90% Copper / 10% Zinc)
- Bell Treatments
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Heat Treated
- Heat treating a bell is a softening process. This bell is treated in specific areas that will encourage more overtones with projection. Heat treated bells "slot" slightly less than a tempered bell and create higher overtones at louder volumes.
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Annealed
- Annealing is also a softening process that encompasses the entire bell. An annealed bell offers a smooth blow with a slightly darker tone. Articulations are slower with the "slot" being wider.
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Tempered
- Tempered bells offer no heat treatments. This bell creates clear focused tone with medium to fast response. This bell "slot" well with less room for adjustment.
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Heat Treated
- Bell Shapes (hand-crafted one-piece)
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K Bell
- Medium Large Throat (4 7/8" Flare)
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M Bell
- Large Throat (4 7/8" Flare)
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XK Bell
- Medium Large Throat (5 1/8" Flare)
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K Bell
- Valves
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- Need valve content
- Tuning Slides
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Oval
- Oval tuning slides allow the instrument to play very even from low to high. It also allows the extreme upper register to respond faster than standard instruments.
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Oval
- Finishes
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- RawBrass
- Lacquer
- Silver Plate
- Gold Plate
- Satin Finish
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Gen 3 & 3X Artists
Edwards Trumpet Artists include world-class soloists, orchestral musicians, jazz artists, and teachers. Use the following list to compare and contrast the different setups these artists use.
| Artist | Model | Body | Bell | Tuning Slide | Leadpipe |
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| Dizack, Philip | G3X-Bb | .462 | K22 HT | Oval | D3 |
| Fawson, Christine | G3X-Bb | .459 | Unknown | Oval | D4 |
| Konicek, Craig | G3X-Bb | .462 | K22 | Oval | D5 |
| Korak, John | G3X-Bb | .462 | K22HT | Oval | D5 |
| Scott, Christian | G3X-Bb | .462 | XK22-B | Standard | D4 |
| Takacs, William | G3-Bb | .459 | M22B | Oval | D4 |
| Takacs, William | G3-C | .462 | C3-20B | Oval | D4 |
| Tynan, Paul | G3X-Bb | .459 | K22HT | Oval | BD1 |
| Zachery, Tim | G3X-Bb | .459 | XXK20 | Standard | BD1 |
- Base Price:
- $3300.00
- Availability:
- Ships in 2-4 weeks
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In Their Own Words
"The construction and the workmanship of Edwards trumpets are outstanding. The valves, made by parent company Getzen, are superb and are generally regarded as the smoothest in the industry. The modular design of the Gen II and Gen X trumpets allows the player to evaluate different individual components (bells, leadpipes, and valve groups of both bore sizes, .460" and .462" inches) without changing the entire instrument. This helps eliminate much of the confusion players encounter when trying to assess the subtle differences in playing qualities between components and makes it truly possible for one to custom fit a trumpet to their particular needs."
Leonard Candelaria
Professor of Trumpet, University of Alabama-Birmingham