Redesigned Adams A1 -
Austin Custom Brass is proud to present the newest Custom Trumpet in the Adams line, the new A1! Trent helped design this horn with an all-new valve block, leadpipe, and bell taper. It's a fantastic horn with a rich spectrum of overtones and a brighter-than-center sound profile. It's a wonderful all-around trumpet, with a ringing, brilliant sound that really shines in commercial settings. The scale is super even and the valves of course are fantastic!
This particular horn was a pre-owned instrument that was owned by previous shop superstar Josh Mcdonald and had become a shop demo because of a cool little feature it has. This horn comes with 5 interchangeable bells that produce markedly different colors, textures, and sound profiles! Josh handpicked these bells after years of experience with Adams instruments and are meant to pair nicely with this trumpet This horn is in excellent condition save for some signs of typical wear and spots where the modifications were made to accommodate the 5-bell setup. The leadpipe has been replaced with a gold brass one and is in raw brass. There are a few scratches on the brushed lacquer A6 bell, there is some general light scratching on the A2 bell, The A3 bell has a few light scratches on the stem and inner bell. The A5 bell has some light scratching around the stem. The A6 nickel silver bell has a spot of plate loss next to the logo. This was a well played instrument but is still in fantastic shape. These valves move smoothly with great action and compression and the slides move comfortably as well.
Specifications on Bells:
A3 = .55mm gauge, gold lacquer, Yellow brass, 135mm flare
- Yellow brass: 70% copper, 30% zinc. It produces a clear and bright sound, and a uniform color at all dynamics. It is the one that is used as the standard throughout the brass industry.
- Is possibly the most eclectic model of Adams trumpets, with the ability to make you feel comfortable whether you are playing in a symphony orchestra or a jazz band. The bell is smaller than that of models A1 and A2, and the thicker wall, which is balanced with an inverted tuning slide (maximizing the sound palette).
A2 = .50mm gauge, satin gold lacquer, gold brass, 135mm flare
- Gold brass: 85% copper, 15% zinc. You get something with more depth and warmth in the sound, and more projection.
- Mainly a model for classical music, in fact it was developed with the help of some orchestra trumpeters who often use the B-flat in the United Kingdom, and then tested throughout Europe and the United States. It is a very popular, possibly due to its balance: it combines projection with stability throughout the range, and adapts to any setting, be it a small recital hall or a large concert hall.
A5 = .45mm gauge, lacquer, Yellow brass, 126mm flare
- Yellow brass: 70% copper, 30% zinc. It produces a clear and bright sound, and a uniform color at all dynamics. It is the one that is used as the standard throughout the brass industry.
- designed especially for commercial music. It has exceptional tuning, good response and no retention to the air column. Even though it is an instrument made for lead trumpeters, it turns out that classical trumpeters who occasionally need to play some modern music also enjoy it.
A6 = .50 or .55mm gauge, brushed lacquer, gold brass, 130mm flare
- Gold brass: 85% copper, 15% zinc. You get something with more depth and warmth in the sound, and more projection.
- A trumpet designed with Dontae Winslow and based on the classic Constellation. In fact, it has many of the characteristics of this instrument (narrow pipe, ergonomic structure, first slide trigger, counterweights). Although the original instrument is already wonderful, the new A6 improves the intonation, the centering of notes, color of the sound, and the balance of the weight. The best of both worlds!
A6 = .55mm gauge, clear lacquer, nickel silver, 135mm flare
- Nickel Silver is a material that allows you to obtain a sound not only with many harmonics, but also very focused and with better projection (especially at the loudest of dynamics).
We designed the original A1 to be a versatile horn for the crossover player. It was the first trumpet in the Adams line (now there are over 10 different models) and it was a fairly traditional setup. We did include two different tuning slides which increased the versatility factor substantially. It's a great trumpet! But the fully redesigned GenII A1 takes full advantage of 7 years of experience in trumpet design and manufacturing to deliver an amazing upgrade over the original A1. Check out this video to hear some of the differences in sound and design:
The new valve block is a two-piece block with nickel balusters so you get a good crispness to the core of the horn. Plus the valve block feels great in your hand, with good balance and ergonomics.
The GenII A1 comes standard with a Saturn water key on the tuning slide (we found the horn sounds best with no water key on the third valve slide).
The tuning slide bend and tapers are all new, as are the bell and leadpipe tapers! The tuning slide bend and bell bow shape give it a really stylish modern look.
The selected model has satin lacquer and a yellow brass bell with a .50mm gauge.
Give us a call with any questions or to place an order: (816) 410-0826
Here's a quick take of "The Flintstones" from a longer Live Noodles session:
If you would like to order a mouthpiece, click here!
Sold with an Adams Gard Bag
Email us at info@austincustombrass.com if you have any questions!
A1 GenII Showdown Videos
This new A1 is simply world class.
Want to know what we have in stock in terms of Adams in the shop, or have any questions about a custom order? Email us at info@austincustombrass.com, call us at 781-944-6247 or 816-410-0826!
This horn comes with a case but NO mouthpiece
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Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of instrument.
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