Hi trumpetpat,
I would say that it's DNA is "American" on the left-hand side, and "British" on the right-hand side. It's a ML/.460" bore, yellow brass - excellent quality, standard taper bell, Getzen valves, reversed-leadpipe, standard bracing and water keys, custom leadpipe/receiver and finger hooks (1st and pinky).
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What makes it different from other trumpets?
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Certainly, choosing good components is a key factor in creating a high quality instrument. Finding the best way to "balance" all of those parts is really what sets it apart from other trumpets.
When I arrived in the UK, last week, Leigh had already built the trumpet. I knew
exactly what I wanted the Teatro to feel like, and to sound like. After I put it through its paces we discussed what changes we felt were necessary to achieve those goals. The key factor in making it play exceptionally well was the changing the leadpipe. Once that change was made, we were 99% there, and we both knew that the Teatro was destined to become an exceptional trumpet. Leigh McKinney is definitely one of the finest trumpet designers/craftsmen in the trumpet world today, and I feel very fortunate to be working with him.
The playing characteristics of the "Teatro" include... excellent response, intonation, slotting, flexibility, very even "feel" throughout the entire range, with a very pleasing sound quality... which is one with a very solid core, at all volumes, and brilliance when required.
I hope to have a few local pros try it, and have them post their feedback on the Teatro, very soon. Thanks for your interest, Pat!
Cheers,
Bruce