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Mike Lovatt Smith Watkins
Bb Professional Trumpet
Good players command sophisticated instruments.
They know the sounds they like to hear and want an instrument adaptable enough that they can forget the mechanics and just concentrate on making great music; Smith-Watkins instruments enable them to do just that. Musical needs vary from playing jazz and chamber music, to recording in a studio.
No two players are the same or have the same requirements.
That is why Smith-Watkins designs each instrument to suit the individual and their particular requirements perfectly. Finding exactly the right instrument is where the personalised service offered by Smith-Watkins, a company founded on ground-breaking academic research and expert craftsmanship, really sets it apart.
Features
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Choice of Bell bore and leadpipe. - Select a Trumpet to suit your individual playing requirements.
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Choice of 15 interchangeable leadpipes- Enables you to match leadpipe to the style of music e.g. classical, studio, jazz.
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Lightest valves available -Quicker and more responsive action
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Brass valve guides - Positive location of valves preferred by professional players.
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Phosphor bronze valve springs - Corrosion resistant
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Brass inner and outer slides - Smoothest slide action
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Water keys with synthetic seals - For a perfect seal
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Monel pistons - Highly resistant to corrosion for a longer life
Specification
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Pitch:Bb
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Bore Size: .460"dia
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Finish: Silver Plate or Gold option
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Bell Material/Diameter: Yellow brass/127mm
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Leadpipe: ML supplied as standard. Smith-Watkins range available as extras
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Finger buttons: Laser-etched Titanium (Also available for other Smith-Watkins instruments)
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Total Weight (ex mouthpiece): 1.2kg
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Supplied with fitted case with additional space for a second trumpet or mutes
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Handcrafted and designed in Yorkshire, England
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*ML mouthpiece supplied as optional extra
Review
"This is the working tool of a professional, not a 'Pimped! up play thing'."
Instrument review by Nick Walkley for Brass Band World (July 2016).
Mike Lovatt Smith Watkins
Signature Mouthpieces
The brand new range of Mike Lovatt Signature mouthpieces designed in conjunction with Smith Watkins.
The ML Signature comes in three different models, the Lead, the Studio and the Classical.
The Lead mouthpiece features a #2 medium backbore, small cup volume, 15.334mm inside cup diameter, 26.726mm outside cup diameter and a 3.658mm throat.
The Studio mouthpiece features #1 small backbore, medium cup volume, 16.106mm inside cup diameter, 27.297mm outside cup diameter and a 3.658mm throat.
The Classical mouthpiece features #3 large backbore, large cup volume, 16.106mm inside cup diameter, 27.488mm outside cup diameter and a 3.797mm throat.
You can also buy specially designed boosters to add weight for those preferring a bit more depth to the sound. There are 3 different boosters, the L80 which adds 80 grams, the M55 which adds 55 grams and the S30 which adds 30 grams.
Mike Lovatt has teamed up as one BlackBinder's featured ambassador's using the revolutionary new BlackBinder sheet music App.
See him using it below, and take a look for yourself on the the BlackBinder website.
Available from these dealers:
UK
USA
Upcoming Events
Fri, 14 JulHarrogate14 Jul 2023, 20:00Harrogate, 6 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1QF, UK
Sun, 15 NovMike Lovatt15 Nov 2020, 20:00Mike Lovatt , Potten End, Berkhamsted, UK
Sun, 19 AprThe Federation Club NG5 1BH19 Apr 2020, 20:00 – 20 Apr 2020, 22:30The Federation Club NG5 1BH, Claremont Rd, Nottingham NG5 1BH, UK
Fri, 08 NovRWCMD08 Nov 2019, 19:30RWCMD, Cardiff CF10 3ER, UK
Thu, 07 NovThe Rose Theatre Kingston07 Nov 2019, 19:30The Rose Theatre Kingston, KT1 1HL07 Nov 2019, 19:30The Rose Theatre Kingston, KT1 1HLFeaturing classic versions of Nat's most famous songs, alongside a selection of music from the bands and orchestras that Nat loved to work with, all set against a backdrop of projected images and footage – this is an evening of world-class entertainment which is not to be missed!
Fri, 27 SeptKaspar-Harb-Gasse 427 Sept 2019, 21:30Kaspar-Harb-Gasse 4, Kaspar-Harb-Gasse 4, 8430 Leibnitz, Austria
Sun, 22 SeptChetham's School of Music22 Sept 2019, 14:30 – 16:30Chetham's School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UK22 Sept 2019, 14:30 – 16:30Chetham's School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UKLIVE STREAMED! Foden’s Brass Band is currently ranked as one of the finest brass bands in the world. The band has won many awards over it’s 100 year plus history including the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 12 times and the British Open Championships 11 times.
Sat, 21 SeptMill Rythe Holiday Village21 Sept 2019, 19:00Mill Rythe Holiday Village, 16 Havant Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0PB, UK
Fri, 20 SeptThe Ritz London20 Sept 2019, 19:00The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK- Wed, 18 SeptAlexandra Palace18 Sept 2019, 19:30Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY, UK
Wed, 11 SeptAbbey Road Studios11 Sept 2019, 10:00Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Rd, St John's Wood, London NW8 9AY, UK11 Sept 2019, 10:00Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Rd, St John's Wood, London NW8 9AY, UKRecording sessions 11th - 13th September 2019 Andrew Cottee is an award-winning British composer, arranger, orchestrator and conductor. Tom Croxon is an artist manager and producer of concerts, shows, events and award-winning recordings. Both are graduates of the Royal College of Music in London.- Thu, 05 SeptNottingham Playhouse05 Sept 2019, 19:30Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF, UK05 Sept 2019, 19:30Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF, UKMulti award-winning jazz vocalist and Radio Presenter, Claire Martin OBE, joins the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a unique celebration of the legendary leading ladies of the Big Band, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and their contemporaries.
Wed, 31 JulThe Usher Hall31 Jul 2019, 19:00 – 06 Aug 2019, 23:00The Usher Hall, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA, UK
Fri, 19 JulThe Milton Rooms19 Jul 2019, 19:00The Milton Rooms, Market Pl, Malton YO17 7LX, UK
