SOLO
This instrument produces an astonishingly wide range of tones; it might be the most versatile trumpet on Earth for soloists.
It possesses overwhelming sound projection capabilities, filling every inch of both large and small spaces.
Its thick, creamy, warm tone is affectionately known as "dark chocolate" at Lotus.
LOTUS TRUMPES
[Bell]
Shape: Medium-large taper
Bell diameter: 140mm
・Material
Bellstem: Copper
Bellflare: Phosphor Bronze
By increasing the final bell flare diameter compared to a typical trumpet, the sound gains a wider projection and a richer core.
The copper bell stem helps produce a wide range of tones, from warm to bright, while the phosphor bronze bell flare enhances projection and adds further richness to the sound.
[Leadpipe]
·receiver
Medium weight
Made from phosphor bronze, machined from a single piece of metal.
・ Leadpipe
Medium weight
Made of brass, machined
Pipe thickness 0.9mm
We manufacture our lead pipes in-house, ensuring precise taper and pipe thickness.
It makes it easier to aim for the sound you want, improves accuracy, and results in a richer sound.
[Tuning Slide]
There are three options.
Yellow Brass
Phosphor bronze
Nickel Silver
The material of the tuning slide greatly affects the tone and playing feel.
You can choose two from the above options.
[Valve cap]
There are several options.
• Top cap
Light
heavy
• Bottom cap
Light
medium
Heavy cap (for valve 3)
Each model comes with a lightweight top cap, a medium-weight bottom cap, and one heavy bottom cap.
Supporting this exceptional Lotus trumpet is a newly designed, superb bell. The bell stem starts quite narrow, just like on the Classic and Universal models, making note slotting extremely easy and providing excellent stability in the high register. It eventually opens up to a shape similar to our "MAX" bell, allowing the sound to expand with incredible richness.
The copper bell stem responds with a very warm and creamy tone in softer dynamics, and can even express a sweetness reminiscent of a cornet. Therefore, it's ideal for chamber music and small jazz ensembles. But once you step on the gas, this bell shape truly shines, unleashing a fireworks display of sound!
The sound emanating from the large phosphor bronze bell flare projects far and wide, easily filling any space with a vast tonal range, even at low volumes. Using a reed mouthpiece and a nickel silver tuning slide instead of bronze will deliver the killer sound of both reed and commercial instruments!
On the other hand, combining a deep cup mouthpiece with a bronze tuning slide produces a warm, enveloping sound, which you would never expect to be like a "powerful flamethrower" made of nickel silver.
This model is the most versatile trumpet on the planet for soloists and fits well into standard trumpet sections. It's Adam Trumpet's favorite model (and Ashlyn Parker's too!), and there's a reason it's become so popular.