B&S MBX3-M Heritage X-Line
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B&S
MBX3-M Heritage X-Line
Product Info
Article Number:
402287
Brand:
B&S
Model:
MBX3-M Heritage X-Line
Category:
Bb Trumpets
Price:
$4,287.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The B&S MBX3-M Heritage X-Line, designed in collaboration with Christian Martinez, is a seriously refined horn. It's built for the ambitious player seeking a professional-grade instrument with a warm, responsive sound and excellent projection – perfect for lead players and soloists looking for a distinct voice.
Product Description
- B&S MBX3-M Heritage X-Line
- Bb Trumpet
- Christian Martinez model
- Three perinet valves
- ML-bore: approx. 11.66 mm
- Gold brass bell # 43 Ø: approx. 125 mm
- French bead flat rim
- LR Reversed gold brass mouth pipe
- Flat valve buttons
- Ring on the first and third valve slide
- Matte gold lacquer finish
- Incl. additional heavy caps
- B&S 3C mouth piece and double case
PROS
- • Gold brass bell delivers a rich, focused, and powerful tone.
- • Martinez model offers exceptional response and agility for advanced players.
- • French bead rim provides a comfortable and controlled embouchure feel.
- • Heavy caps and the included B&S 3C mouthpiece enhance playability and projection.
CONS
- • The ML bore might feel slightly cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
- • Matte gold lacquer, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more prone to minor scratches.
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Key Features
Bore Size
11.66 mm
Bell Size
125 mm
Material
Gold brass, yellow brass, nickel silver
Finish
Matte gold lacquer
Mouthpiece
B&S 3C
Valve Type
Three perinet valves
Weight
Approximately 530 grams
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martinez's design prioritizes a quick response and effortless agility, resulting in a more fluid and expressive playing experience, especially in the upper register.
While versatile, the gold brass bell’s warmer tone lends itself exceptionally well to classical, jazz, and lyrical styles; it may lack some of the brighter edge needed for certain commercial genres.
The flatter rim provides a more relaxed and controlled embouchure, allowing for greater precision and consistency in tone production, which is particularly beneficial for players with sensitive embouchures.
