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The Bravura is an expressive horn that blends with traditional horns and turns on a dime while offering unparalleled flexibility. You can do more on this horn than on any Bach or Yamaha and you'll have no problem sounding big and bold, broad and dark, bright and sizzling or perfectly well rounded depending on your leadpipe and bell selection. Suitable for Jazz Combo, Commercial/Lead Symphonic Band & Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble & Combo, Marching and solo work.

Your Custom Bravura will be built to your personal specifications with delivery in approximately 1-2 months. Purchasing a custom-built trumpet from Harrelson Trumpets may be the best decision you make in your music career. Jason Harrelson will personally work with you to choose the best combination of leadpipe and bell tapers and components to build an outstanding horn that exceeds your expectations. See for yourself why hundreds of devoted players worldwide call on Harrelson Trumpets every year.
 

Retail Price: $3695.00
Key: Choice of Bb or C
Configuration: New - custom built with your choice of leadpipe, bell, tuning slide, finger rings, etc.
Valveset:
Monel (Stainless Steel Bauerfeind available)
Overall Weight:
3.0 pounds
Leadpipe:
Choice of 1,3,4,5,6
Bell:
Choice of 1,3,6
Mouthpiece Receiver:
5/8"
Trim Kit:
Recessed Top Caps, Heavy Finger Buttons and any size Bottom Caps (polished or brushed finish)
Water Keys:
Amado included (Saturn available)
3rd Slide Stop:
Yes
Finger Rings:
3 Ergonomic or Cylindrical
Vertical Valve Alignment:
Yes
Tuning Slide:
Choice of square, semi-round or round in brass or bronze
Inlays: Available
Finish: Brushed Raw Brass (Silver & Gold plating available)
Includes:
Consultation with Jason Harrelson, Bravura Demo Trial, All Custom Options above, Acclimation Guide, Care & Maintenance Kit (no case or mouthpiece included)
Delivery Schedule: Based on current waiting list, please call for details
Shipping: Harrelson Trumpets are shipped via USPS Express Insured and double-boxed for safe handling.

Recommended by Jason Harrelson:

All-Around Playing: Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Brass Quintet, Jazz Band
Notes: Medium bottom caps are recommended, heavier caps will solidify attacks and wide interval slurs, a square tuning slide will define slots and a round tuning slide will loosen slots.

A - More Resistance: Leadpipe 6 + Bell 1 + semi-round tuning slide
B - Medium-open: Leadpipe 1 + Bell 1 + semi-round tuning slide
C - Open Free-blowing: Leadpipe 4 + Bell 1 + semi-round tuning slide (substitute round tuning slide for the most open blow)
D - Substitute Bell 3 in any of the above combinations for a darker broad sound suitable for jazz combo or to compensate for smaller mouthpiece sizes.
Extra Large or Small bells available in brass, copper and bronze

Bravura:
1bra·vu·ra
Pronunciation:
\brə-vyur-ə, brä-, -vur-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off — more at bravado
Date:1757
1 : a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution 2 : a florid brilliant style 3 : a show of daring or brilliance