Mike Del Quadro and I have been friends for many years (if not decades). A few years ago we had one of the best trumpets I have ever played in the shop. It was a custom horn Mike made and it was truly spectacular.
I had asked Mike if he would ever consider making another and I thought that discussion was tabled. Fast forward to the ITG 2023 in Minneapolis and he showed me this horn and said ACB could offer this trumpet it if I wanted. I didn't even hesitate and said YES!
This horn has a G leadpipe of Mike's (similar to the Grande Campana) and a two piece Taylor Bell with 5.5 inch flare. This particular bell has a brass stem and Bronze flare. It just sounds IMHO magnificent.
More specs:
Del Quadro Custom standard G leadpipe
ML open-blowing step bore
Heavy top caps, bottom caps, and finger buttons
Thick ring slide rings
Edwards valve section
Mike has two more of these bells available and is more than happy to make two more horns just like this for ACB. Pre-order yours today.
Sold without a case or mouthpiece
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