Harrelson Prototype HT11 Trumpet - Dark Jazz Combo Horn NO RESERVE - 52 Bell & Leadpipe #2 Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 1,602.00 Time Left - Bid Count 18 Buy It Now Price USD 3,695.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 Location Waconia, Minnesota See more about 'Harrelson Prototype HT11 Trumpet - Dark Jazz Combo Horn' Description Harrelson HT11 Prototype Bb Trumpet - Regular Price $3695.00 - NO RESERVE! This HT11 Prototype was designed specifically for jazz solo/combo playing. This model is suitable for all settings requiring very dark broad overtones in all registers including jazz combo, big band, symphonic band, quintet and large orchestra. The sound of this horn is approaching flugelhorn-dark especially with a standard or deep cup mouthpiece. You will sound dark on this horn even when playing on lead mouthpieces. If you currently play a Monette, Taylor or Eclipse, then seriously consider the HT11 prototype as a major upgrade to your current equipment. There is no model in the Bach, Schilke or Yamaha lines that is comparable to this trumpet. Built on the #2 leadpipe (custom broad/dark/bright) and the #52 bell (custom broad/dark), this horn is smooth and velvety from top to bottom. The 52 bell is a custom one off bell with very wide taper producing a HUGE BROAD VELVETY TONE. The #2 Leadpipe is described by many as both dark and bright or a colorful arrangement of overtones. Lip slurs from low G to triple g (above double high c) are clean and smooth requiring substantial air volume. Put down your Martin Committee and start playing a new horn that is designed to play in tune with a darker tone and more air volume than any vintage Martin. This is the perfect Jazz Horn for high air volume players!Monette Players: The HT11 is comparable to the Prana 7 (or B997) in open airflow, tone, slotting and overall stability without the completely spread out diffused affect of the 5-5/8" Prana bell. The HT8 is more focused, but just as dark and broad with better stability. This is darker than the Prana 3 or B993 models. Monette mouthpieces are a great pairing with this horn!This HT prototype was built on a high quality monel valve block with a wide-taper #52 bell, 4-inch valve casing brace, high-efficiency high air volume leadpipe #2 and 5/8" receiver. Harrelson SWE 1/2" bottom caps, recessed top caps and finger buttons provide solid attacks and excellent audible feedback to the player.HT11 designates that this is the 11th HT Prototype trumpet built. The Harrelson HT line of trumpets will enter production later this year as a lighter alternative to the more efficient Bravura design.  "07-18-08" and "LP 2 BELL 52" are stamped on the valve casing brace. This horn was built just 2 days ago. The retail price of this prototype is $3695 based on the time required to build this unique one of a kind design. There is no reserve on this horn and the starting price is very low. Feel free to call Jason Harrelson with your questions...952.442.8789The HT11 Trumpet easily fits into most gig bags, but is a unique configuration and will not fit all cases.Retail Price: $3695.00Condition: New trumpet built on quality monel valve setOverall Weight: Leadpipe: 2 - open airflow, bright & broad suitable for solo & jazz Bell: #52 designed for combo playingMouthpiece Receiver: 5/8"Trim Kit: Harrelson Recessed Top Caps, Heavy Finger Buttons, 1/2" Bottom Caps Water Keys: (2) Amado3rd Slide Stop: Black cord typeFinger Rings: 3 Standard Finger RingsVertical Valve Alignment: YesSlide Crooks: BrassTuning Slide: Semi-Round BrassFinish: Brushed Raw Brass Delivery Schedule: Ready to Ship!Shipping: This trumpet will be shipped via USPS Express Insured and double-boxed for safe handling.If you take your music seriously, then consider a high-efficiency Harrelson Trumpet that will take your playing to the next level the very first day. Jason Harrelson personally designs, machines and builds each Harrelson Trumpet one at a time to meet your exact playing preferences. Every year, more than 100 musicians discover a re-birth in their playing experience by way of Standing Wave Efficiency Technology (SWE). Contact Jason Harrelson today and see for yourself how he can work with you to achieve immediate results in your playing. You'll be inspired to make music every day!How is improved efficiency possible?Jason Harrelson has revitalized the research and development of trumpet physics and applied his high efficiency designs to every Harrelson Trumpet. By reducing the energy loss in the standing wave, response, tone, dynamics, slotting, range and endurance are greatly improved. Standing Wave Efficiency (SWE) is the term coined by Harrelson which describes the efficiency of an instrument. The higher the SWE, the better the horn. The Bravura is designed with higher SWE than any conventional factory-built trumpet and almost every custom hand-built trumpet available today. If this seems impossible, then consider what science has done for other industries in the past 50 years. Automobiles get better fuel mileage AND have more power than ever before and computers and cell phones are smaller, faster and more powerful every month. Science does apply to every aspect of life INCLUDING trumpets and the science of trumpet playing. Play-test a Harrelson Bravura and see for yourself that efficiency will change your playing immediately.Harrelson Trumpets is a leading manufacturer of world class trumpets and accessories. Jason Harrelson is a working professional trumpet player, inventor and machinist pushing trumpet design to a new level. He began researching trumpet acoustics in 1996 and has since improved many aspects of trumpet design which increase the overall Standing Wave Efficiency (SWE) of the instrument. Harrelson Trumpets are more efficient, easier to play and sound better by incorporating SWE technology into the design and manufacturing process. Place a Bid!