The Thein Piston Piccolo Bb/A-Trumpet was developed together with Matthias Höfs and many other trumpet players. Their bright, warm sound, rich in overtones, is exceptional for piccolo trumpets. The instrument has outstanding intonation in both tunings.
The R-Model combines the advantages of the H-Model with its bright, warm and overtone-rich sound with even more brightness and focus for easy playability. The uniquely good intonation in both tunings should also be emphasized in the R-Model.
- Valves: 4 piston valves Bore: 11.50 mm / 0.453”
- Bell: fixed
- Bell-ø: 100 mm / 3.937”
- Bell rim: French
- Wall thickness: 0.40 mm / 0.016”
- Material: yellow brass
- Trigger: 4th valve, intonation ring at 3rd valve
- Lead pipe: changeable Bb-lead pipe, A-lead pipe
- Finish: lacquered, silver plated
THEIN Mouthpiece recommendation: THEIN 1 ½ CFF, THEIN P3
THEIN recommended configuration: Trigger on 1st and 4th valve.
When purchasing the instrument, a conversion set for the G tuning can be purchased. It is directly fitted to the instrument.
The Thein Piston Piccolo Bb/A-Trumpet was developed together with Matthias Höfs and many other trumpet players. Their bright, warm sound, rich in overtones, is exceptional for piccolo trumpets. The instrument has outstanding intonation in both tunings.
The R-Model combines the advantages of the H-Model with its bright, warm and overtone-rich sound with even more brightness and focus for easy playability. The uniquely good intonation in both tunings should also be emphasized in the R-Model.
- Valves: 4 piston valves Bore: 11.50 mm / 0.453”
- Bell: fixed
- Bell-ø: 100 mm / 3.937”
- Bell rim: French
- Wall thickness: 0.40 mm / 0.016”
- Material: yellow brass
- Trigger: 4th valve, intonation ring at 3rd valve
- Lead pipe: changeable Bb-lead pipe, A-lead pipe
- Finish: lacquered, silver plated
THEIN Mouthpiece recommendation: THEIN 1 ½ CFF, THEIN P3
THEIN recommended configuration: Trigger on 1st and 4th valve.
When purchasing the instrument, a conversion set for the G tuning can be purchased. It is directly fitted to the instrument.