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Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

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Gewa Bb-Trumpet Artist II - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gewa Bb-Trumpet Artist II

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$3,780
Bb Trumpet, Bore: 11.70 mm, Lead pipe made of brass, Thumb saddle on 1st slide, Finger hook...
4.3 AudioFu Score
B&S 3006W AERA Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

B&S 3006W AERA Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,863
B&S 3006W AERA Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Wide model, Hand-hammered bell made of gold brass, Bell diameter: 140 mm, Bore:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
B&S 3006 AERA Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

B&S 3006 AERA Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,863
B&S 3006 AERA Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Hand-hammered bell made of gold brass, Bell diameter: 130 mm, Bore: 11 mm, Nickel...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Venezia Trumpet Bb 11,05 GP - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Venezia Trumpet Bb 11,05 GP

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,530
Peter Oberrauch Unterland Bb 11,05 GP, Bb Trumpet, "Venezia" model, Bore Ø: 11.05 mm, Trigger on the third valve slide...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Johannes Scherzer 8228-S Bb Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Johannes Scherzer 8228-S Bb Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,040
Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Bore: 11.2 mm, Trigger on 3rd valve, 3B Linkage...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11,05 Raw - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11,05 Raw

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,778
Bb Trumpet, "Firenze" model, Bore Ø 11.05 mm, Trigger on the third valve...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gerd Dowids NB-Series GL72 Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gerd Dowids NB-Series GL72 Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,904
Gerd Dowids NB-Series Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet from the NB Series, Concert Line, Nickel Silver Meinlschmidt machine with...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gerd Dowids M-Series Bb-Trumpet UL - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gerd Dowids M-Series Bb-Trumpet UL

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,904
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.8 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Milano Bb-Trumpet 11.05 GP - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Milano Bb-Trumpet 11.05 GP

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,645
Rotary Valve Bb Trumpet, Model "Milano", Bore: 11.05 mm, Trigger on the...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Berlin Heavy "K" Bb- Trumpet R - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Berlin Heavy "K" Bb- Trumpet R

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,881
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Spyder Bb-Trumpet UL - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Spyder Bb-Trumpet UL

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,832
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Krinner Symphonic II Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Krinner Symphonic II Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,571
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Ganschhorn 2021 UL - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Ganschhorn 2021 UL

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,454
Schagerl Ganschhorn light Bb-Trumpet UL, Bb Trumpet
4.3 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Spyder Bb-Trumpet S - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Spyder Bb-Trumpet S

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$7,207
Bb Trumpet, 3 Rotary valves, 130 mm Gold brass bell, L-bore, Warm sound, almost like a...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Ganschhorn heavy UL - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Ganschhorn heavy UL

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,683
Bb Trumpet
4.9 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Hans Gansch L 137 Bb- Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Hans Gansch L 137 Bb- Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,967
Bb Trumpet, Hans Gansch signature model, 3 Rotary valves, L / Heavy valves, 137...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Hans Gansch L 130 Bb- Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Hans Gansch L 130 Bb- Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,967
Bb Trumpet, Hans Gansch signature model, 3 Rotary valves, L / Heavy valves, 130...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Wien 2021 Bb-Trumpet GP - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Wien 2021 Bb-Trumpet GP

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,967
Schagerl Wien Bb- Trumpet, Bb Trumpet
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Raweni Bb-Trumpet GP - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Raweni Bb-Trumpet GP

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$7,883
Schagerl Raweni Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Warm sound, almost like a flugelhorn, 3 Rotary valves, 123 mm Gold brass bell,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Salzburg S Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Salzburg S Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$3,173
Bb Trumpet, 3 Rotary valves, Gold brass bell: 130 mm, Bore: 11.00 mm, Main tuning...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trp. Bb 11,20 GP 0,45 - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trp. Bb 11,20 GP 0,45

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,530
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Bb 11.20 GP 0.45, Bb Trumpet, "Firenze" model, Bore Ø 11.20 mm, Trigger on the third valve...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11.20 S - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11.20 S

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,384
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Bb 11.20 SP, Bb Trumpet, "Firenze" model, Bore Ø 11.20 mm, Trigger on the third valve slide...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11,05 GP - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Firenze Trumpet Bb 11,05 GP

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,530
Peter Oberrauch Firenze Bb 11.05 GP, Bb Trumpet, "Firenze" model, Bore Ø 11.05 mm, Trigger on the third valve slide...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Johannes Scherzer 8228-L Bb Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Johannes Scherzer 8228-L Bb Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,573
Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Bore: 11.2 mm, Trigger on 3rd valve, 3B Linkage...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Miraphone 11 1100 A100 Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Miraphone 11 1100 A100 Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,353
Bb Trumpet, Wide model, Cylinder valves, ATV system, Trigger on the 3rd valve, Water...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gerd Dowids BZ-Series G72 Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gerd Dowids BZ-Series G72 Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,904
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.4 AudioFu Score
B&S 3005 WTR-L Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

B&S 3005 WTR-L Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,577
B&S 3005 WTR-L Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Sound equalization on the third valve, Gold brass bell Ø 140...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Gerd Dowids BZ-Series GL72 GP Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gerd Dowids BZ-Series GL72 GP Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$6,714
Bb Trumpet, From the BZ Series, Completely gold plated, Concert Line,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,634
B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Sound equalization on the third valve, Gold brass bell Ø 126...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Gerd Dowids BZ Series GL 72 Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Gerd Dowids BZ Series GL 72 Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,904
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Miraphone 9R 1100 A100 Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Miraphone 9R 1100 A100 Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,182
Bb Trumpet, Cylinder valves, ATV system, 3rd Slide trigger, Water key on main tuning...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Miraphone 9R 0700 A100 Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Miraphone 9R 0700 A100 Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,000
Bb Trumpet, Rotary valves, ATV system, Trigger on the 3rd slide, Water key on main...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Johannes Scherzer 8218-S Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Johannes Scherzer 8218-S Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,155
Bb Trumpet, Cologne model, 3 Rotary valves, Bore 11.2 mm, Ø 140 mm bell, Trigger...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Johannes Scherzer 8218-L Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Johannes Scherzer 8218-L Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,869
Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Bore 11.2 mm, Bell Ø: 140 mm, 3rd Slide trigger,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Milano Bb-Trumpet 11.05 S - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Milano Bb-Trumpet 11.05 S

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$5,499
P, Rotary Valve Bb Trumpet, Model "Milano", ML bore diameter: 11.05 mm,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Krinner Symphonic I Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Krinner Symphonic I Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,571
*Note:* Polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schagerl Salzburg L Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Schagerl Salzburg L Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,944
Bb Trumpet, 3 Rotary valves, 130 mm Gold brass bell, Main tuning slide: Gold brass,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Peter Oberrauch Venezia Trumpet Bb 11.05 UL - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Peter Oberrauch Venezia Trumpet Bb 11.05 UL

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,778
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Thomann Concerto GML Rotary Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Thomann Concerto GML Rotary Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$1,202
Handmade Bb Trumpet with Rotary Valves, Bore Ø: 11.20 mm, Bell Ø: 137 mm, Bell...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Thomann Concerto MS Rotary Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Thomann Concerto MS Rotary Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$1,145
Handmade Bb Trumpet with Rotary Valves, Bore Ø: 11.20 mm, Bell Ø: 137 mm, Brass...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Thomann Concerto ML Rotary Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Thomann Concerto ML Rotary Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$973
Handmade Bb Trumpet with Rotary Valves, Bore Ø: 11.20 mm, Bell Ø: 137 mm, Brass...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Thomann Classica II MS Rotary Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Thomann Classica II MS Rotary Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$1,717
Bb Trumpet with Rotary Valves, Brass body, Brass bell with medium wall...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Kühnl & Hoyer 6010 G Rotary Valve Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Kühnl & Hoyer 6010 G Rotary Valve Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$3,723
Kühnl & Hoyer 6010 G Rotary Valve Tr. 20321, Rotary Valve Bb Trumpet, Handcrafted gold brass bell, Balancing mechanism...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Cerveny CTR 701R Bb-Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Cerveny CTR 701R Bb-Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,175
Weight 1.2 kg
Concert Trumpet, 3 Rotary valves, MINIBAL joints, Gold brass body, Nickel silver...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Johannes Scherzer 8218W-L Bb Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Johannes Scherzer 8218W-L Bb Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$4,926
Bb Trumpet, Cologne model, 3 Rotary valves, Bore: 11.5 mm, Bell diameter: 140 mm,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Thomann Concerto GMS Rotary Trumpet - Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Thomann Concerto GMS Rotary Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$1,273
Handmade Bb Trumpet with Rotary Valves, Bore Ø: 11.20 mm, Bell Ø: 137 mm, Gold...
4.4 AudioFu Score

About Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Rotary valve Bb trumpets represent a unique approach to trumpet design, primarily favored by European orchestral and marching band players. Unlike piston trumpets, they utilize a rotary valve system which alters the airflow path, offering a distinct tonal character and feel. This category caters to players seeking a traditional European sound and a different playing experience.

Best For
Orchestral players marching bands players seeking a unique tonal character collectors
What to Look For
Valve action smoothness bore size bell material and design valve casing material overall build quality tonal response across the range

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Unique tonal character, often described as darker and more mellow.
  • Generally robust and durable valve mechanism.
  • Distinct aesthetic appeal and traditional European design.
  • Offers a different feel and playing experience than piston trumpets.

CONS

  • Valve action can sometimes feel heavier than piston trumpets.
  • Maintenance and repair can be more specialized and costly.
  • Fewer available models compared to piston trumpets.
  • Can be less common in North American musical circles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

Rotary valves generally produce a darker, more focused sound with a slightly different harmonic profile, often described as richer and more mellow than the brighter tone of a piston valve trumpet.

Yes, rotary valve trumpets often require more specialized maintenance due to the complexity of the valve mechanism and potential for issues like sticky valves or leaks, necessitating a skilled technician.

Larger bore sizes tend to offer a more open and powerful sound, while smaller bores often feel more agile and responsive; the ideal bore size depends on the player's preference and playing style.

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