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.

C Series Trumpets at Schilke
C1 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C1

Standard Features

Bore Size: .460″ ML
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C2 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C2

Standard Features

Bore Size: .460″ ML
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C3 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C3

Standard Features

Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C4 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C4

Standard Features

Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C5 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C5

Standard Features

Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .468” / .463″
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C6 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C6

Standard Features

Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #2
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

C7 Series Trumpets at Schilke
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C7

Standard Features

Bore Size: .450″ M
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

CX Series Trumpets at Schilke
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CX

Standard Features

Bore Size: .463″ L
Tuning Slide Bore: .463”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

CX4 Series Trumpet at Schilke
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CX4

Standard Features

Bore Size: .468″ XL
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #1
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

CX5 Series Trumpet at Schilke
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CX5

Standard Features

Bore Size: .468″ XL
Tuning Slide Bore: .468”
Bell Taper: #3
Bell Material: Yellow Brass

CX6 Trumpet Schilke
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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.

Tuning Bells at Schilke