UNIVERSAL MODEL
The warm and rich tone emanating from the large, heavy trumpet
It's easy to play in an ensemble within a section, yet in solo moments, it delivers presence and energy in any style.
This is especially recommended for lead playing and commercial performances.
LOTUS TRUMPETS
[Bell]
Shape: Medium taper
Bell diameter: 130mm
Bell stem: Yellow brass
Bellflare: Phosphor Bronze
This bell is slightly thicker than the CLASSIC model and uses different materials. The yellow brass bell stem reproduces a tone that is familiar to many. The phosphor bronze bell flare produces a stable sound with a fuller core tone.
Compared to its bright, standard-sounding cousin (CLASSIC), it has a fuller, warmer, and richer tone.
[Leadpipe]
Receiver: Lightweight, machined from bronze
Leadpipe: Lightweight, machined brass, 0.6mm tube thickness
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]
You can choose from the following options.
• Top cap
Light or Heavy
• Bottom cap
Light, medium, or heavy
It's common to use a lightweight top cap, two medium-weight bottom caps, and one heavy-weight bottom cap on valve #3.
Each model comes with a lightweight top cap set, a medium-weight bottom cap set, and one heavy bottom cap.
A new recipe for the classic "Universal Model." When we combined the 37-style bell shape with our signature bell material (a two-piece bell with a brass stem and phosphor bronze flare), we were confident this model deserved to be added to our menu.
Like the Classic, the Universal is an ML bore model, and will likely have the playing feel that many players expect from a standard-weight ML bore model. However, the sound produced by this trumpet is far richer, warmer, and more expansive than that of a 37/43 bell-style instrument.
Using a shallower mouthpiece (LOTUS S, XS, XS2) allows you to achieve a more focused reed sound, masking the "harsh brightness" that often occurs with standard trumpet models.
Using a medium-shallow mouthpiece (LOTUS M2, M) allows you to maintain the brightness needed to keep up with lead players and ensure your sound is clearly audible even on a loud stage, while producing a much fuller and richer sound.
It's perfect for solo or improvisational moments, or for small ensembles or acoustic performances.
Using a deeper cup (LOTUS L2, L, XL2, XL) is perfect for orchestral sections and wind ensembles. For jazz, it can add a creamy richness to bebop lines.
If you dream of a rich-sounding instrument but are dissatisfied with the drawbacks of playing with a large bell (having to sacrifice range, accuracy, and endurance, or the sound being perceived as monotonous), then the Universal is perfect for you.