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Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet S - C Trumpets

Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet S

C Trumpets

$2,153
C Trumpet, Intercontinental Series, Gold brass bell: 127 mm, L- valve section, Bore:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Taylor Trumpets Piranha C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Taylor Trumpets Piranha C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$6,141
C Trumpet, ML-bore: 11.68 mm, Brass bell with bronze fitting, Seamless brass mouth...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Martin Böhme Vulpes C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Martin Böhme Vulpes C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,155
C Trumpet, MAW valves, ML-bore, One-piece, hand-bent brass bell, Bell diameter: 125 mm,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Bach C190SL229F C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach C190SL229F C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$6,072
C Trumpet, Stradivarius series, L-bore (11.74 mm), Two-piece valve casing (brass/nickel...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Bach C190SL229X C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach C190SL229X C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$6,072
C Trumpet, Stradivarius series, L-bore: 11.74 mm / 11.65 mm / 11.65 mm, Two-piece valve...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Bach C190SL229C C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach C190SL229C C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$6,072
C Trumpet, Stradivarius series, L-bore (11.74 mm), Two-piece valve casing (brass/nickel...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Bach C190SL229 C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach C190SL229 C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,728
C Trumpet, Stradivarius series, L-bore: 11.74 mm, Two-piece valve casing (brass/nickel...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Bach C180L239 C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach C180L239 C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,269
Size 16"
Bach C 180L-239-25C C-Trumpet, C Trumpet, L-bore: 11.74 mm (.462"), One-piece, hand-hammered brass bell: Ø 122.24 mm...
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Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,694
C Trumpet, Xeno Series, New York model, L-bore, One-piece brass cup, Frenchbead rim,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Bach C 190L-229 Stradivarius - C Trumpets

Bach C 190L-229 Stradivarius

C Trumpets

$5,499
Size 16"
C-Trumpet, L-Bore .462" (11.74 mm), Single-piece, hand-hammered brass bell Ø: 122.24 mm...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS-YS Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS-YS Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,374
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS 04, C Trumpet, Artist Series, New York model, Lightweight brass bell with"French Bead" rim Ø: 123...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Adams C1XL Brass 050 Selected SP - C Trumpets

Adams C1XL Brass 050 Selected SP

C Trumpets

$3,894
Size 4.8"
Adams C1XL Brass 050 SP C- Trumpet, C-Trumpet, Custom Series, 3 Perinet valves, Fixed mouth piece receiver, Handmade...
4.6 AudioFu Score
B&S EXC-S eXquisite C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

B&S EXC-S eXquisite C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,964
B&S EXC-S eXquisite C-Trumpet, C Trumpet, Exquisite series, Hand-hammered light brass blade from blade section, Crimped...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Bach C 180SL-229PC Philadelphia - C Trumpets

Bach C 180SL-229PC Philadelphia

C Trumpets

$4,732
Stradivarius C Trumpet, ”Philadelphia” Model, L-Bore: .462” (11.74 mm),...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Adams Master Series C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Adams Master Series C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,728
C Trumpet, Brass bell, Wall: 0.50 mm, Bell diameter: 123 mm, "French bead" cup rim,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S - C Trumpets

Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S

C Trumpets

$4,915
Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S, C Trumpet, Bore: Large 11.81 mm, Brass bell, Bell diameter: 123 mm, Wall thickness: 0.50...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Bach C 190SL-229 Stradivarius - C Trumpets

Bach C 190SL-229 Stradivarius

C Trumpets

$4,582
Size 16"
C-Trumpet, L-Bore: .462" (11.74 mm), Single-piece, hand-hammered brass bell Ø 4 13/16"...
4.7 AudioFu Score
B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet - C Trumpets

B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,040
B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet, C-Trumpet, Bore: 11.73 mm, Hand-hammered, one-piece cup - new design: 121.5 mm,...
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Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet L - C Trumpets

Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet L

C Trumpets

$1,821
C Trumpet, Intercontinental Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, L- valve section, Bore:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Caracas ML C-Trumpet L - C Trumpets

Schagerl Caracas ML C-Trumpet L

C Trumpets

$1,821
C Trumpet, Intercontinental Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, ML- valve section, Bore:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Schagerl TR-620CL C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Schagerl TR-620CL C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$1,129
C Trumpet, Academica Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, Monel valves, Gold brass leadpipe,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,374
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM, C Trumpet, Artist Series, New York model, Light Ø 123 mm brass bell with "French Bead" edge...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,374
Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05, C Trumpet, Artist Series, Chicago model, Brass bead with "French Bead" edge Ø: 123 mm, L- bore...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,436
Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L-Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece brass...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,380
Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L-Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece gold...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-8445 S 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 S 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,436
C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-8445 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,380
Yamaha YTR-8445 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece brass...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-4435 SII Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-4435 SII Trumpet

C Trumpets

$1,488
Yamaha YTR-4435 SII, C-/Bb Trumpet, ML Bore Ø: 11.65 mm, Brass bell Ø: 123 mm, Vertical bridge support on the main...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Thomann TR-600 M C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 M C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$285
C Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Brass bell Ø: 122 mm, Gold brass lead pipe,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Bach AC190 Artisan C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach AC190 Artisan C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$4,926
C-Trumpet, Artisan Series, Ø 11.74 mm L Bore (.462”), One-piece, hand hammered Ø...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Thomann TR-600 GM C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 GM C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$331
C-Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore Ø 11.73 mm, Gold brass bell Ø 122 mm, Gold brass leadpipe,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II - C Trumpets

B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II

C Trumpets

$3,380
B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II, Challenger C Trumpet, Thierry Caens sound, Brass body, 11.73 mm bore (CL), One-piece,...
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B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II - C Trumpets

B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II

C Trumpets

$3,150
B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II, Challenger C-Trumpet, Thierry Caens bell, Brass body, 11.73 mm Bore (CL), One-piece, light...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YM-BR Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YM-BR Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,694
C Trumpet, Xeno Series, New York model, L-bore, One-piece brass cup, Frenchbead rim,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Thomann TR-600 S C Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 S C Trumpet

C Trumpets

$342
C Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore diameter: 11.60 mm, Gold brass bell: Ø 122 mm, Lead pipe...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$4,582
Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet, "Classicum" C-Trumpet, ML Bore, Brass bell, Brass tuning slides and brass lead...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,694
C Trumpet, Xeno Series, Chicago model, L-bore, One-piece brass cup, Frenchbead rim, Bell...
4.9 AudioFu Score

About C Trumpets

This category covers C trumpets, the standard trumpet pitch used in most orchestral, concert band, and jazz settings. They are essential for musicians needing a versatile and reliable brass instrument, allowing them to play in a wide range of musical styles. The C trumpet's fixed pitch simplifies transposition and offers a consistent playing experience across different ensembles.

Best For
Orchestral musicians concert band players jazz soloists music educators studio recording
What to Look For
Bell material valve action bore size intonation across range overall responsiveness finish quality

C Trumpets — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Offers a stable and consistent pitch for various musical applications
  • Versatile enough for orchestral, band, and jazz performance
  • Allows for precise transposition compared to other trumpet types
  • Generally provides a bright and clear tonal projection

CONS

  • Can be less adaptable for quick key changes compared to some other brass instruments
  • Requires careful embouchure control to maintain consistent intonation
  • May feel heavier than smaller, more compact trumpet variations
  • Can be more expensive than other trumpet variants.

Frequently Asked Questions About C Trumpets

A C trumpet’s fixed pitch eliminates the need for transposition, simplifying reading and playing in many musical contexts.

Bell material impacts the trumpet's tonal color; gold brass often provides a warmer, more mellow sound.

A wider bore generally produces a louder, more powerful sound, while a narrower bore can offer greater agility.

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