Trumpets

Background:

The Jaeger-Diamond trumpet is the result of over 10 years of dedicated research, design, and modification by Ivan Hunter and John Diamond M.D. Their aim was to build the trumpet which will give the most feedback to the player.

They began their research by thoroughly investigating a wide range of conventional trumpet designs including Bach, B & S, Kuhnl & Hoyer, Blessing, Getzen, Conn, Amati, Jupiter, King, York, Stomvi, Schilke, Buescher, Martin, Bundy, Yamaha, Kanstul, Olds, and Benge. From this extensive research, they concluded that the mouthpiece receiver, bracing, water keys, pinky hooks, adjustable slides, bell and lead-pipe detachability were all areas of major concern.

Jaeger-Diamond Bb, C and D Trumpets

Playful Valves

Plunger Water Keys

Dynamic Mass Receiver

Decoupled Brace

Lacquer Finish

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Features:

Weighted mouthpiece receiver enhances dynamic range

Decoupled and tempered Z brace attenuates spurious resonances

Yellow Brass lead pipe, tapered for maximum focus

Industry standard ML (0.459”) bore

Pinky ring retains vibrations

Square tuning slide crook balances resistance

Amado style plunger water keys eliminate stresses on the tubing

Stainless Steel valves give lightning fast action

One piece valve casings give greater feedback to the player’s hands

5” yellow brass bell improves feedback and projection

The Name Jaeger-Diamond:

The word, Jaeger, is a German translation of Ivan's name, Hunter. They wanted to call their range of instruments Hunter, but discovered that there was already a trumpet made in China with this label. The German name is appropriate, however, as so much of the initial research was done in Germany. The Diamond part of the name is to acknowledge the research of Dr John Diamond into the therapeutic use of music in, and his input to the design of this trumpet as a vehicle for this usage.

C Trumpet:

Now there is a C trumpet based on this same design. It has a large throat lead-pipe, and an extended throw on the 3rd slide which makes it instantly possible to play a low F. Players remark on its similarity to the Jaeger-Diamond Bb and the ease of transition between the two instruments.

D Trumpet:

The D trumpet (prototype pictured below), also based on the Bb and C trumpets, with a revised lead pipe taper, is available on special order. It plays very well in tune even without a thumb saddle and finger ring, and is so well balanced that it does not require a pinky hook.

Mouthpiece:

We also have the Jaeger 3M mouthpiece incorporating the aerodynamics of the very successful (but now discontinued) Giardinelli 3M and the outside profile and mass which better complements the response of the Jaeger-Diamond trumpets.

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