Thein MH-Rotary-C
C small-bore trumpet · custom · current
This instrument was developed with and for Prof. Matthias Höfs. The large bore in connection with the fine wall thickness, sound plates, half- and pearl sticks make the sound big, “German” orchestral and soloistic.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | C |
| Bore class | small |
| Bore size | .435″ |
| Valve type | Rotary (German-style) |
| Valves | 3 |
| Bell diameter | 5.12″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass, gold brass |
| Bell construction | fixed built |
| Leadpipe | interchangeable |
| Finish | lacquered, silver plated |
| Weight | 0.45 mm / 0.018” |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
| Country | Germany |
Features: Bell: fixed built. Bell rim: french. Wall thickness: 0.45 mm / 0.018”. Trigger: 3. valve. Lead pipe: changeable. THEIN Mouthpiece recommendation: THEIN 1 ½ C, THEIN MH2 – 3.8. Handcrafted at the Thein Brass workshop in Bremen. Thein publishes no prices. Many models are offered in named artist configurations, each with its own spec table; the base specification is recorded here and the configurations are listed as player links.
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