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An Honorable Professional Trumpet for the Contemporary Brass Artist





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The Blessing BTR1660 Artist Bb trumpet brings professional musicians a versatile instrument with maximum dynamic and tonal flexibility. The formidable feature set includes an American-made one-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell with a steel bell bead and a two-piece valve casing with nickel balusters. As noted by trumpet enthusiasts at Sweetwater, the BTR1660 is an exemplary professional trumpet with premium build quality and undeniable character. Of course, as you’d expect, it’s a pleasure to play ? sound travels easily from your embouchure to the back of the performance hall. Altogether, these features add up to a spectacular horn that represents the build quality and precision expected by advanced players, regardless of age.





Exemplary build quality fosters exquisite sound





Blessing’s attention to detail shines through every facet of the BTR1660’s design, ergonomic or aesthetic. You’ll notice extravagant quality right off the bat, especially when you move past this trumpet’s appearance and begin to play it. It’s free-blowing, responsive, and comfortable to hold. And it’s all courtesy of Blessing’s thoughtful design that prioritizes premium metals, sonic flexibility, and stunning finishes.





Versatile performance for the contemporary player





A 4.87-inch bell gives the BTR1660 a colossal sonic presence and far-reaching projection. Constructed from hand-hammered yellow brass, it delivers the full, fierce tone quality that’s defined professional trumpets for over a century. As such, the BTR1660 is remarkably easy to play, but it won’t limit your potential. You’ll summon a brilliant tone, charming character, and clear-cut sonic presence ? all without compromising playability.





Blessing instruments: a windfall of quality





For nearly 120 years, Blessing has prided itself on providing affordable, high-quality student band instruments. As a student-centered manufacturer, Blessing values the musical journey, not the destination. Each of the company’s instruments is crafted to foster musical growth throughout the early stages of a student’s career by prioritizing ergonomic design and utilizing responsive, free-blowing metals and woods.





Blessing BTR1660 Artist Bb Trumpet Features:


Professional-grade Bb trumpet for advanced players of all ages


Medium-large 0.460-inch bore facilitates efficient airflow and tonal focus


Hand-hammered 4.87-inch yellow brass bell with steel bell bead


Standard taper yellow brass leadpipe mimics traditional American trumpet sound


2-piece yellow brass valve casing with nickel balusters ensure agility and accuracy


Comes supplied with a 3C mouthpiece and a hardshell case