LOTUS TRUMPETS & MOUTHPIECES ARE SIMPLY EASIER TO PLAY
THEY OFFER YOU AN INCREDIBLE SOUND, IMPROVED ACCURACY, AND THE SECURITY TO TAKE GREATER RISKS
ENJOY A STRONGER SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND HAVE MORE FUN PLAYING THAN EVER BEFORE
LOTUS TRUMPETS & MOUTHPIECES ARE SIMPLY EASIER TO PLAY
THEY OFFER YOU AN INCREDIBLE SOUND, IMPROVED ACCURACY, AND THE SECURITY TO TAKE GREATER RISKS
ENJOY A STRONGER SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND HAVE MORE FUN PLAYING THAN EVER BEFORE
LEAD/Solo
A lighter, brighter version of the popular Solo model. Available upon request in three finishes: Raw/Brushed, Silver Plate, Brushed with Clear Lacquer
BELL
Shape
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Medium-Large Taper
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Bell diameter: 140mm (5 ½")
Bell Material
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One-piece Yellow Brass
This bell starts with a moderate taper (same as our Classic & Universal models) which greatly enhances stability and note targets, especially in the upper register. The bell opens up and finishes with a large final diameter compared to standard trumpets, giving you a much fatter sound and wider projection.
Leadpipe
Receiver:
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Medium-weight
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Machined in Nickel Silver
Leadpipe:
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Medium-weight
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Machined Yellow Brass
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0.9mm (.035") wall thickness
Our leadpipes are machined from a solid rod, to the highest standard of accuracy. This is a rare and difficult manufacturing process, but it’s worth the extra effort — You get greater note stability and stronger projection.
TUNING SLIDES
Ships with 2 Tuning Slides:
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Brass with Nickel Silver Legs
(Locks you into the notes and enhances brightness)
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Bronze with Brass Legs (Pr a richer, warmer sound
The material of the tuning slide greatly affects the sound and feel of the horn. If you haven’t experienced this before, you certainly will once you try them.
VALVE CAPS
Ships with:
Top Caps:
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Light
Bottom Caps
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Tall, light weight
Comparing the Lead/Solo to the rest of our horns, including the Solo model, is apples to oranges. The Lead/Solo is lighter and brighter, with a very large yet traditional sound.
“Light & bright” is pretty much the easiest thing to do well in trumpet design. It was mastered a very long ago and has been copied countless times ever since. Just stick to standard, generic geometry, use a bunch of yellow brass and keep everything thin.
Simply making a horn heavier, as so many companies have shown, most often leads to a dull sound, void of all shiny, sparkly, exciting harmonics unless you play really stinking loud and cash in your endurance too quickly. That’s not adding complexity, it’s just masochism.
The more complex characteristics that a trumpet can take on are endless, but that requires deep work to design. It takes a LOT of R&D to actually create something new and better in some way.
The Lead/Solo is like the best damn vanilla birthday cake you’ve ever had. Mouthpieces and tuning slides do change the color of the frosting, but it always retains its delicious, nostalgic character — perfect for countless occasions; guaranteed to please.