"A brilliant luster unlike any other short-type trumpet."
GETZEN ETERNA 940S Piccolo Trumpet (Discontinued)
[Overview]
, Eterna Series 940S. 92mm double-walled yellow brass bell. 420" (10.66mm) M-valve bore. 4 pistons. Silver-plated finish. Instrument weight: 833 grams. Mouthpipe: B♭ model, A model (trumpet shank). Comes with genuine hard case. Manufactured in 1985.
[Condition]
Slight plating lift on both sides of the valve casing. Repair marks and plating loss at the tip of the B♭ mouthpipe inner tube. Otherwise, it is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or dents, aside from a few scattered light scuff marks and polishing marks. The interior has been cleaned, the soft parts replaced, and the instrument has been fully serviced and adjusted.
[Features]
The 940S is a short-type piccolo trumpet that was manufactured for many years as part of the Getzen Eterna series. Although production ceased a few years ago, it is a long-selling model that remained in the lineup for approximately 50 years.
It offers the compact playing feel and nimble response characteristic of short-type instruments. However, unlike the “deep, mellow” tone often found in typical short models, this instrument possesses a bright, brilliant resonance true to the piccolo.
Rather than the expansive projection of a long-bell type, the sound image is compact. Its character is defined by its nimble response and agile handling.
Furthermore, unlike the cornet shank that has become mainstream in recent years, this instrument features a trumpet shank. This provides ease of articulation and a clear attack, allowing you to play with a feel similar to that of a standard trumpet.
It offers high practicality, making it easy to handle not only in Baroque and orchestral settings but also in brass ensembles and solo performances. This instrument truly demonstrates why it has enjoyed such enduring popularity over the years.
