{"product_id":"martin-committee-professional-bb-trumpet-in-lacquer-sn-170282","title":"Martin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet is a vintage professional trumpet associated with classic jazz performance and widely recognized for its flexible response, broad tonal palette, and strong legacy among players influenced by mid-century American brass design. This used example has a .453-inch bore and lacquer finish, placing it in the responsive medium-bore category favored by many jazz and commercial players. The Committee model became closely associated with Miles Davis and remains a benchmark vintage trumpet for players seeking a centered sound with color, nuance, and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Bb trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .453 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve system: Three piston valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: One-piece trumpet bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Fixed trumpet leadpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 170282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used vintage Martin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet in strong playing condition. The original lacquer is approximately 75–80% present, with wear consistent with age and professional use. The valves are reported by our technician to be excellent, and the instrument appears to have had a recent valve rebuild. This trumpet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians. We note a small spot of red rot on the underside of the leadpipe which should not pose any issues if kept clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Committee Professional Bb Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet is a vintage professional Bb trumpet designed for advanced and professional players who want a classic American jazz trumpet with a flexible response and complex tonal character. Its .453-inch bore supports efficient airflow while allowing the player to shape articulation, color, and dynamic shading with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is especially relevant for jazz, small-group work, studio playing, and players seeking the distinctive feel of a mid-century Martin rather than the more standardized response of many modern orchestral trumpets. The Committee is valued for its ability to produce a warm, personal sound that can remain focused without becoming overly bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Martin Committee Trumpet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Martin Committee Professional Bb Trumpet suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Martin Committee is a professional-level Bb trumpet with a long history in jazz and commercial performance. This example has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, and the valves are reported to be excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tonal character of a Martin Committee trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Martin Committee trumpet is generally known for a broad, warm, and flexible tone with strong color variation. It is often chosen by players who want a vintage jazz sound with expressive nuance rather than a highly uniform modern trumpet response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I play a trumpet with red rot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px -0.22px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-asrc=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-xid=\"aim-mars-turn-root\" class=\"qJYHHd mp0vvc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"AhWpLb_2j\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-tr-rsts=\"false\" class=\"tonYlb Uphzyf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-streaming-container=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIARAX\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi2pLCNxIKVAxXqJzQIHQIGFdwQ_ZkOegYIAggBEBc\" class=\"\" id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" class=\"CKgc1d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-subtree=\"aimc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBEAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj-gceNxIKVAxWAKzQIHa6sDY4Q2O0OeggIAggACAEQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"CgUqDe_3\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Zkbeff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"pWvJNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj-gceNxIKVAxWAKzQIHa6sDY4Q3KYQeggIAggACAEQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgMEAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eYes, you can absolutely play a trumpet with red rot\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e, and it is safe to do so. Red rot is a form of corrosion—specifically dezincification—where the zinc leaches out of the brass alloy, leaving behind porous copper. While it permanently damages the metal, it usually progresses very slowly. A trumpet can remain completely playable for years or even decades before the corrosion causes a failure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53439176147309,"sku":"MT-170282","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7105553.jpg?v=1781296903","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/martin-committee-professional-bb-trumpet-in-lacquer-sn-170282","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}