Description

Used Schilke Soloiste Bb SB4-OT Trumpet.  Excellent shape with just a little swirling in contacts points of the silver plate.

Comes with a generic ProTec Single case.

The Soloiste Series represent a bold new Schilke concept, with virtually every aspect of the instrument’s design the result of new innovations from our world class artisans in Chicago, USA. At the heart of the Soloiste Series is a new valve casing design which offers the musician unparalleled clarity and resonance. A new custom designed leadpipe provides an immediacy of response with a consistency of feel over the entirety of the instrument’s range. This series of Bb trumpets provides a rich & gorgeous core with the brilliance necessary to soar above the most grandiose of orchestras. And yet, these models transcend orchestral performance, excelling in solo and chamber venues. They truly live up to the name Soloiste!

Soloiste Series Bb Trumpets feature an exquisite bell engraving, adding an elegant touch to an elite series. These models each include a beautiful newly designed Soloiste Series double case & Symphony Series mouthpiece. Handcrafted and hand fit, every Soloiste is covered by the Schilke Limited Lifetime Warranty

SB4-OT

Building upon the success of the first Soloiste Series models, the SB4-OT was developed working with Schilke Artist Osamu Takahashi. This model offers new options for bell, main tuning slide and bracing design. These new design elements combine to provide a unique experience for the orchestral trumpet player.

Standard Features

One-piece, Hand-Hammered Yellow Brass HD Bell
#3 Bell Taper
Square Main Tuning Slide w/ Brace
Medium weight w/ HD bell

 

Osamu Takahashi

Principal Trumpet, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Born in Toyama, Japan, Osamu Takahashi graduated from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. Mr. Takahashi studied trumpet performance with Naohiro Tsuken, Yukihiro Sekiyama and Sachio Hotokezaka. He won the first prize from both at 65th annual the Music Competition Japan and 13th annual Japan Wind and Percussion competition. Mr. Takahashi earned a job with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra but soon became the principal trumpet player with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra in 1999.

Beyond the orchestras, he performs with various ensembles such as Tokyo Metropolitan Brass Quintet, Nagisa Brass Solisten, Trumpet ensemble “The MOST” and The Brass Principals Japan, among others. He also appears regularly as a guest artist at many music festivals such as Miyazaki International Music Festival, Kirishima International Music Festival and Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, and was recently invited to be a jury member for internationally renown competition “The ARD International Music Competition”. Mr. Takahashi has released many CD recordings with solos and ensembles and teaches at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and Tokyo College of Music.”

Instruments:

• SB4-OT B^b Trumpet