Adams Model A5 Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet in Lacquer BRAND NEW

Adams A5 Bb Trumpet Overview

The Adams A5 is a handmade-in-the-Netherlands professional Bb trumpet built as Adams’ light, fast-responding commercial model, designed for a bright voice and high projection that carries in pop, big band, and amplified settings while staying controlled at softer dynamics. Its thin 0.45 mm one-piece, hand-hammered yellow-brass bell and ML 11.7 mm bore are engineered for quick response, secure slotting, and stable intonation without requiring excessive air.

Adams A5 Bb Trumpet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Bore: ML 11.7 mm (≈ .460")
• Bell: 126 mm (≈ 4.96") one-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass
• Bell wall thickness: 0.45 mm
• Leadpipe: Adams Nr.3 / 3ML, yellow brass
• Valve block: Lightweight yellow brass, inline
• Valves: 3 stainless-steel pistons, top-center action
• Water key: Traditional
• Finish: Gold lacquer
• Case: Adams gig bag
• Accessories: Valve oil, slide grease, trigger oil, cleaning cloth, slide stopper

Condition & Setup

This trumpet is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Adams dealer, we inspect each instrument and it is professionally checked, set up, and play-tested prior to delivery.

Who the A5 Bb Trumpet Is For

The Adams A5 is a professional commercial Bb trumpet designed for players who need a bright, projecting lead sound with fast response and secure slotting. It is particularly well-suited to pop and big-band lead work where clarity, articulation, and the ability to cut are essential, but it also maintains a musical core at lower dynamics for section playing and controlled studio work.

What distinguishes the A5 within the A5 family is its lightweight, nimble feel and efficient blow, supported by the thin 0.45 mm one-piece bell and Adams 3ML leadpipe for clean attacks and stable pitch across registers. Gig-focused ergonomics such as a first-slide saddle and third-slide ring make quick, on-the-fly tuning adjustments practical.

Common Questions About The Adams A5-L

Is the Adams A5 suitable for professional lead trumpet and commercial work?

Yes. The A5 is Adams’ light, fast-responding commercial Bb trumpet, built for a bright sound and strong projection that carries in big band, pop, and amplified settings.

How does the A5 feel in terms of response and resistance?

The ML 11.7 mm bore, lightweight valve block, and thin 0.45 mm one-piece bell are designed to produce quick response and secure slotting with an efficient blow rather than excessive resistance.

What case is included with this trumpet?

An Adams gig bag/single case is included.

We are proud to be an authorized Adams dealer

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