Custom Series Trumpets
Lightweight “Step-Bore” designs from Renold O. Schilke
The Schilke Custom Series C Trumpets (also known as the C Series) were designed by Renold O. Schilke and date back to his founding of our company. These models feature a lightweight design with minimal bracing, round main tuning slide and reverse leadpipe. Unique to the C (and B Series Bb) the Custom Series C Trumpets are designed with a multi-bore concept to create a balanced feel with each model. They are known for a natural brilliance, or “shimmer,” to the sound, an ease of playing, consistent “feel” from top to bottom and superior intonation.
The Custom Series C Trumpets offers a choice of bell taper and bore size. Every musician can find the right “feel” for them given the choice in these uniquely designed models. Most Custom Series C Trumpets have a similar equivalent to a Custom Series Bb Trumpet.
Custom Series Trumpets
Explore our wide range of features, options, and models for our Custom Series C Trumpets.
Standard Features
1st slide ring
Pinky ring
3rd slide waterkey
Amado waterkey(s)
“Beryllium” bell
Tuning bell
Additional slides in Bb
Custom Series C Trumpets are coved by the Schilke Limited Lifetime Warranty.
C1
Standard Features
Bore Size: .460″ ML
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C2
Standard Features
Bore Size: .460″ ML
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C3
Standard Features
Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C4
Standard Features
Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C5
Standard Features
Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C6
Standard Features
Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #2
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
C7
Standard Features
Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
CX
Standard Features
Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
CX4
Standard Features
Bore Size: .468″ XL
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
CX5
Standard Features
Bore Size: .468″ XL
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
CX6
Standard Features
Bore Size: .468″ XL
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #2
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
Bell Material
All Custom Series C Trumpets come standard with a yellow brass bell. Yellow brass bells are more consistent in tonal color regardless of dynamics.
Optional “beryllium-bronze” bells are very thin bells similar to our standard copper bells in playing characteristics, but with a brighter and more resonant dynamic range. These bells are terrific when looking for more brillance in your sound.
Tuning Bells
Detachable tuning bells are available by special order on any Custom Series C Trumpet. The advantage of the tuning bell feature is that the tuning slide can be left all the way in or moved only a little, thereby keeping the bore relatively free of gaps that may cause a disturbance in the nodal pattern of the sound wave. Another advantage is that different bells of varying tapers, materials and finishes may be used to change characteristics of the instrument.
