Taylor Trumpets Tornado Bb-Trumpet
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Taylor Trumpets
Tornado Bb-Trumpet
Product Info
Article Number:
605947
Brand:
Taylor Trumpets
Model:
Tornado Bb-Trumpet
Category:
Bb Trumpets
Price:
$5,234.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tornado is a serious horn—Taylor’s really stepped up their game here. It's designed for the advanced student or professional needing a bright, responsive instrument with excellent projection and a quick feel. The ML bore gives it a focused sound, making it ideal for lead playing and orchestral work, but might not suit everyone’s preference.
Product Description
- Taylor Trumpets Tornado Bb-Trumpet
- Bb Trumpet
- ML-Bore: 11.68 mm
- Brass body
- Seamless brass lead pipe with reduced Venturi nozzle for more resistance
- Lightweight 140 mm bell
- Tapered bell for a brighter and more focused sound
- Three stainless steel valves
- Slide stop screw on 1st and 3rd valve slide
- Nickel silver outer slides and brass inner slides
- Phat finger rings
- Custom Z-connection (bell lead pipe)
- Two Amado water keys
- Bell and bow are brushed
- Leadpipe
- valve block and tuning slides with clear lacquer finish
- Includes case and gold-plated ML mouthpiece
PROS
- • Seamless leadpipe delivers exceptional response and focused projection
- • Lightweight bell enhances agility and high-register clarity
- • Custom Z-connection optimizes airflow for a powerful, resonant tone
- • Phat finger rings offer improved comfort and secure grip during demanding passages
CONS
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many aspiring players
- • Brushed finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may show fingerprints easily
- • ML-bore may feel restrictive for players accustomed to larger bore trumpets
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Key Features
Bore Size
11.68 mm
Bell Size
140 mm
Material
Brass body, nickel silver slides
Finish
Brushed bell/bow, clear lacquer leadpipe/slides
Mouthpiece
Gold-plated ML
Valve Type
Stainless steel
Weight
Approximately 450 grams
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Z-connection shortens the distance between the bell and leadpipe, promoting faster response and a more direct tonal transfer, resulting in a slightly brighter and more focused sound.
While technically playable by beginners, the ML bore's resistance is better suited for players with a developed embouchure and stronger air support; it requires more effort to produce a consistent tone.
The brushed finish is durable and resists scratches better than a polished finish, but it will still show fingerprints and smudges, requiring more frequent cleaning to maintain its appearance.
