B5

The B5 is also of standard-weight material. Its bell with a more conical taper allows for greater sound projection and imparts a somewhat dark and warm sound. In the upper register the timbre is brilliant and voluminous without sounding strident.

• ML bore: 11.7 mm (0.461″)
• Standard weight valve casing
• One-piece hand-hammered bell
• Bell material: yellow brass or gold brass
• Bell diameter: 122 mm (4.807″)