Schilke Jon Faddis Signature Bb Trumpet - S43HDL-F

S43HDL-F Faddis Model

The S43HDL-F Faddis Model was designed for legendary jazz artist, musician, conductor, composer and educator Jon Faddis. It is built with our HD valve section, which is heavier in mass at the center of the trumpet. No nibs on the second slide, no water key on the main tuning slide, heavy valve caps, and adjustable soundpost. The S43HDL-F is available by special order with an optional bell crown that provides more core to the sound with increased resonance.

Standard Features

One-piece, Hand-Hammered Yellow Brass HD Tuning Bell
#3 Bell Taper
.450″ Medium Bore
.450” Round Main Tuning Slide w/ Brace
Adjustable Bell Brace
Heavy Bottom Caps

HD Series Trumpets

Heavy Design Creates a Rich Sound

HD Series Bb Trumpets offer musicians an elegant and rich orchestral tone with superb intonation. Custom built to the highest quality by Schilke tradition, this design provides musicians with a truly gorgeous sound.

The HD designs begin with a heavier version of the standard Schilke valve section along with a redesigned leadpipe and tuning slide with slightly heavier material. Finally finishing the model with a newly designed one-piece bell in various bell shapes to create a rich, dark sound overall. HD trumpets are offered in silver plate, 24K gold plate and lacquer finishes.