I am selling my Scherzer rotary Bb trumpet. This instrument is Scherzer’s take on the Monke (Köln) design, having a larger bell and a slightly wider bore than some rotary trumpets, although still a lot smaller bore than a piston valve instrument.
It has two tuning slides. The first has Vienna Keys for A and C with the water key acting as a D key. The second slide just has the water key.
The third valve has a trigger and is vented so you can release the trigger and the slide will close without a vacuum, avoiding a pop when you use the third valve next time.
It sounds incredible when you hit the gas on it. The sound never really gets harsh, just bigger.
The Keys
These shorten the instrument, move the partials further apart and make it easier to hit certain notes in the middle, especially at low dynamics.
The correct term for these is Überblasklappen (“over blowing keys”).
Vienna Key refers to the C key which was added by Viennese trumpeters.
Here are the notes they can be used for:
D – (bottom -water key) – D’’’, Bb’’, F’’’
C – (Top) (nearest bell) – C’’’, Ab’’, Eb’’’
A – (Middle) (middle of tuning slide) – A’’, C#’’’, E’’’
Other accessories
Four interchangeable leadpipes and a storage case for these.
The instrument is in a B&S branded case. This is the case it was supplied in by Scherzer. It is the same company.
Leather Specialities bell guard/grip. Not really necessary but I felt it made it easier to grip.
There is no mouthpiece supplied. It needs a deep trumpet cup with a slightly bigger throat to get the best out of it. Ideally something a little V shaped.
Condition
The instrument has been used quite a lot, but has retained all of its lacquer apart from a small loss where the leadpipe was modified (see below). It has been well maintained with proper regular oiling.
Modification
I had a clamp fitted to the leadpipe receiver. This stops the interchangeable leadpipes from pulling out when you remove the mouthpiece and prevents mouthpieces sticking. It is a very common modification on these instruments. The clamp is raw brass and there was a little plating loss where it was done. This also improves the acoustic performance of the instrument because the leadpipe is properly fixed together rather than floating on a grease layer.
General Specification (From Scherzer website)
- Cologne model
- 3 Rotary valves
- Bore: 11.5 mm
- Bell diameter: 140 mm
- Trigger on the 3rd slide
- Conical rotary valves with 3B ball bearing linkage system
- Nickel silver inner and outer slides
- Hand forged support parts
- Clear lacquer
- Includes case, mouthpiece and 3 exchangeable mouthpieces [incorrect! its actually 4]
Price and selling arrangements
The new price for these is £3,600 plus around £250 for the additional slide with the keys.
I am selling for £2,000
This price is non negotiable and represents an instrument that is unlikely to depreciate in value after you buy it.
UK Sales only.
Can post within the UK or it can be collected in Edinburgh.
Payment will be direct to my bank account via BACS.
I would need to speak to any potential buyer to make sure they were authentic.
My credentials are easy to check up on.
Photos
I didn’t photograph the spare slide as its still in its original packaging not having been used. Further photos or videos available on request.
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