Modeled after the largest-selling professional trumpet in the world, the Darby Model 45 trumpet, priced at under $800, is easily the best buy in a trumpet on the planet. Jim Darby, who designed this extraordinary trumpet, believed that it was possible to manufacture a trumpet with the desired features of a professional trumpet and offer it at a much more affordable price. The oldest family-owned band instrument company in America manufactures the Darby Model 45 trumpet for Capitol Music.

The standard features of the Darby Model 45 trumpet include:

• Silver plating
• .460" Bore
• 5" Bell
• Monel valve pistons with ultra-quiet Delrin® valve guides
• Double-braced main tuning slide
• Metal stop rod with lock nuts on the third valve slide
• Adjustable finger ring/lyre holder
• First valve slide thumb throw
• Water keys on both the main tuning slide and the third valve slide
• Nickel silver outer slides; brass inner slides
• Genuine pearl finger buttons
• Deluxe two-handle wood case with mute compartment

The Darby Model 45 trumpet is truly a success story. More and more band directors and private teachers are recommending it to their students who want a great trumpet with professional features at an affordable price. Even professional trumpet players have chosen it over the more well-known pro brands costing thousands more. If you want to play "the best buy on the planet", give us a call.