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A Trumpet for Aspiring Professionals





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Eastman is known worldwide for producing top-of-the-line horns that play freely and feel luxurious without the high price tag associated with higher-level horns. That said, allow us to introduce the Eastman ETR420 Student Series Bb Trumpet, a stunning intermediate-level trumpet explicitly designed for advanced players stepping up from their beginner horns. This horn features sophisticated yellow brass tubing with a clear lacquer coating, a handspun wire-reinforced bell, and an approachable 0.460-inch bore, adding up to an heirloom-quality instrument for the dedicated musician. And finally, like all Eastman horns, this trumpet’s full-bodied sound only knows limits when it needs to: it soars within jazz ensembles, cuts through marching bands, and blends seamlessly into orchestras.





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Although the ETR420 appears simple from afar, closer inspection will reveal impressive details. A handspun wire-reinforced bell promotes a stable and direct tone, and a comfortable first-valve thumb saddle and third-valve ring trigger make spur-of-the-moment tuning a breeze. Its nickel-silver outer slides are corrosion-resistant, meaning you can rely on this horn to perform consistently for years to come. Lastly, the ETR420 comes equipped with an all-purpose Eastman 7C mouthpiece and a rugged ABS backpack-style case for stylish and comfortable transport.





Step right up to an intermediate-level horn





Sweetwater knows buying a brass instrument is a big deal, which is why our talented Band and Orchestra technicians complete a 40-point inspection process before shipping out your instrument. We believe you should be able to make music with your ETR420 trumpet as soon as it arrives, so leave the work to us!





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.





Eastman ETR420 Student Series Bb Trumpet Features:


High quality Bb student trumpet


Ideal for students moving on from their beginner horns


Wire-reinforced yellow brass bell with torch-annealed bell tail


Medium-large 0.460-inch bore fosters a direct, focused tone


1st-valve thumb saddle and trigger


Adjustable third valve slide allows for precise tuning


Corrosion-resistant nickel-silver outer slides


Includes Eastman 7C mouthpiece and ABS molded case


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