Rim shape is described for each individual model. Model numbers progress numerically from model #1 with the largest cup diameter, to model #20C with the smallest cup diameter.
Cup depths are notated with letters. "A" cups are the deepest; standard cups have no letter designation; progressively shallower cups are marked B through F.
"A" Models have very deep cups, #24 backbores, and emit a large, dark sound.
Models with no letter designation have deep cups, #10 backbores, and produce a rich, full, clear tone.
"B" Models have medium deep cups, #7 backbores, and have a full, Teutonic tone with great volume.
"C" Models have medium cups, #10 backbores, and are preferred by many players that alternate between Bb, C and D trumpet.
"D" Models have medium-shallow cups, #76 backbores, and produce a sparkling, brilliant tone, especially in the high register. Artists who continually play in the extreme high register use them to advantage.
"E" Models have shallow cups, #117 backbores, and are designed for use on soprano and piccolo trumpets. Also preferred by extreme high register players.
"F" Models have extra-shallow cups, #76 backbores, and are also preferred by extreme high register players.
"V" Models have V style cups. "V" designates a very deep cup, #20 throat, and #25 backbore; "MV" designates a medium deep cup, #25 throat, and #25 backbore; "SV" designates a shallow cup, #25 throat, and #25 backbore.
"W" Models have a wide, cushion rim for soft, thick lips.
Model No. - Rim Shape
Description
- 1 - Medium thin
Extra-large cup for players with a robust embouchure. Produces a great volume of tone.
- 1X - Medium wide
The pre-1970 (old style) No. 1, with slightly smaller cup and wider rim than the present model.
- 1C - Medium wide
Large diameter, medium cup ? good for all-around use.
- 1½C - Medium wide, not too sharp
Large diameter, medium cup ? good for all-around use.
- 3 - Medium wide
Fairly large cup with full, rich tone.
- 3C - Medium wide
Fairly large cup, good for all-around use.
- 5A - Medium wide, rounded inside edge
A fairly large cup with a dark, full, mellow tone.
- 5B - Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Medium sharp edge
A precise rim and a fairly large cup. The tone is vivid and full.
- 5C - Medium wide, not too sharp
For players with a strong embouchure who do not like a sharp edge. The tone is lively and rich.
- 6C - Medium wide, not too sharp, rather flat
A distinctive C trumpet cup. Its clear tone cuts through the largest bands and orchestras.
- 7A - Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Med. Sharp inside edge
Warm, melodious, rich tone approaches the quality of a lyric soprano voice. Free blowing.
- 7 - Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Medium sharp inside edge.
This popular model produces a colorful, liquid tone which is uniform over the entire scale. Desirable for all-around work.
- 7C - Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Medium sharp inside. Well-rounded edge with a perfect grip
Probably the most widely used model in the world. Its brilliant tone is preferred by school musicians and by artists.
- 10C - Fairly wide with rather broad, flat surface
Same rim as No. 10, but with a medium C cup. Especially designed for high notes and sparkling brilliancy.
- 10½C - Medium wide
Fine high register, resonating low register. Particularly useful to players without a strong embouchure. Ideal for C trumpet.