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Adams Master Series C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Adams Master Series C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,498
C Trumpet, Brass bell, Wall: 0.50 mm, Bell diameter: 123 mm, "French bead" cup rim,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S - C Trumpets

Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S

C Trumpets

$4,718
Schagerl "1961" C-Trumpet S, C Trumpet, Bore: Large 11.81 mm, Brass bell, Bell diameter: 123 mm, Wall thickness: 0.50...
4.9 Expert Rating
Bach C 190SL-229 Stradivarius - C Trumpets

Bach C 190SL-229 Stradivarius

C Trumpets

$5,048
C-Trumpet, L-Bore: .462" (11.74 mm), Single-piece, hand-hammered brass bell Ø 4 13/16"...
4.4 Expert Rating
B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet - C Trumpets

B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet

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$5,168
B&S Metropolitan C- Trumpet, C-Trumpet, Bore: 11.73 mm, Hand-hammered, one-piece cup - new design: 121.5 mm,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet L - C Trumpets

Schagerl Caracas L C-Trumpet L

C Trumpets

$1,748
C Trumpet, Intercontinental Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, ML- valve section, Bore:...
5 Expert Rating
Schagerl Caracas ML C-Trumpet L - C Trumpets

Schagerl Caracas ML C-Trumpet L

C Trumpets

$1,748
C Trumpet, Intercontinental Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, ML- valve section, Bore:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Schagerl TR-620CL C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Schagerl TR-620CL C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$1,087
C Trumpet, Academica Series, 127 mm gold brass bell, Monel valves, Gold brass leadpipe,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM Trumpet

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$5,158
Yamaha YTR-9445 NYS YM, C Trumpet, Artist Series, New York model, Light Ø 123 mm brass bell with "French Bead" edge...
4.9 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05 Trumpet

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$5,158
Yamaha YTR-9445 CHS 05, C Trumpet, Artist Series, Chicago model, Brass bead with "French Bead" edge Ø: 123 mm, L- bore...
4.9 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,298
Yamaha YTR-8445 GS 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L-Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece brass...
4.8 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,244
Yamaha YTR-8445 G 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L-Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece gold...
4.7 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-8445 S 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 S 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,298
C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece...
4.6 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-8445 04 Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-8445 04 Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,244
Yamaha YTR-8445 04, C-Trumpet, Xeno Series, Heavyweight construction, L Bore Ø: 11.73 mm (0.462"), One-piece brass...
4.4 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-4435 SII Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-4435 SII Trumpet

C Trumpets

$1,428
Yamaha YTR-4435 SII, C-/Bb Trumpet, ML Bore Ø: 11.65 mm, Brass bell Ø: 123 mm, Vertical bridge support on the main...
4.5 Expert Rating
Thomann TR-600 M C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 M C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$274
C Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Brass bell Ø: 122 mm, Gold brass lead pipe,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Bach AC190 Artisan C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach AC190 Artisan C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,576
C-Trumpet, Artisan Series, Ø 11.74 mm L Bore (.462”), One-piece, hand hammered Ø...
4.4 Expert Rating
Bach AC190S Artisan C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Bach AC190S Artisan C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,609
C-Trumpet, Artisan Series, Ø 11.74 mm L Bore (.462”), One-piece, hand hammered Ø...
5 Expert Rating
Thomann TR-600 GM C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 GM C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$318
C-Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore Ø 11.73 mm, Gold brass bell Ø 122 mm, Gold brass leadpipe,...
5 Expert Rating
B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II - C Trumpets

B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II

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$3,188
B&S 3136TC-S Challenger II, Challenger C Trumpet, Thierry Caens sound, Brass body, 11.73 mm bore (CL), One-piece,...
4.6 Expert Rating
B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II - C Trumpets

B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II

C Trumpets

$2,968
B&S 3136TC-GL Challenger II, Challenger C-Trumpet, Thierry Caens bell, Brass body, 11.73 mm Bore (CL), One-piece, light...
4.4 Expert Rating
Schilke S22 C C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Schilke S22 C C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$3,948
C-Trumpet, Ø 11.75 mm Large bore, Ø 127 mm ML Brass bell, Brass body, Support on the tuning...
4.8 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YM-BR Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YM-BR Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,466
C Trumpet, Xeno Series, New York model, L-bore, One-piece brass cup, Frenchbead rim,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Thomann TR-600 S C Trumpet - C Trumpets

Thomann TR-600 S C Trumpet

C Trumpets

$328
C Trumpet, Monel valves, Bore diameter: 11.60 mm, Gold brass bell: Ø 122 mm, Lead pipe...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet - C Trumpets

Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet

C Trumpets

$4,223
Kühnl & Hoyer Classicum C-Trumpet, "Classicum" C-Trumpet, ML Bore, Brass bell, Brass tuning slides and brass lead...
4.7 Expert Rating
Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR Trumpet - C Trumpets

Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR Trumpet

C Trumpets

$5,466
C Trumpet, Xeno Series, Chicago model, L-bore, One-piece brass cup, Frenchbead rim, Bell...
4.5 Expert Rating

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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