"I know. I know it's true, but... 'Could it be for me too!?'" ──A horn that makes you seriously believe in that dream. Silky J. Faddis First Signature Model!
[Overview]
Silky B♭ Trumpet, John Faddis Model 1st Generation. 127mm single-piece ML throat, yellow brass soldered bell. Tuning bell specification. Features adjustable sound post(※). 450'M bore. Round crook main tuning slide (water key-less).Second slide without nib (pull knob). Heavy bottom cap. Gold-plated finish. Made in 2007.Accessories: Amado water key tuning slide, 3 normal weight bottom caps, Silky genuine double hard case
※Adjustable Sound Post: A movable support post installed in front of the bell on tuning bell type trumpets
[Condition]
Piston buttons fitted with abalone red (artificial coloring).Slight scratch marks inside the bell. Some scuff marks from the sound post base are visible on the inner side of the bell. Otherwise, only minor polishing marks from use are scattered throughout. No dents, repair history, or plating peeling. Bore cleaned, all soft parts replaced. Fully serviced and adjusted.
[Features]
John Faddis has used Silky models continuously since 1970. This first-generation signature model supported his "superhuman high tones" during his prime.
When it comes to Faddis's high tones, it's not just about sheer height—it's a powerful, penetrating sound that combines thickness, richness, and volume. Even knowing it's utterly unattainable for most players, this model still makes you think, "Maybe with this one...?" It possesses a magical allure that tugs at the player's heartstrings.
The core of its design is the slightly slender 450'M bore valve casing. Combined with features like a pull-knob-free second slide, and a round crook-style tuning slide that eliminates the water key, this structure thoroughly minimizes unnecessary resistance, ensuring airflow is as smooth as possible.Adding a heavy bottom cap and a tuning bell with an adjustable soundpost creates a "compressed resonance" where the core of the sound is tightly condensed.
At first glance, it might seem like a "monster machine" designed exclusively for Fadis, but it actually offers remarkable playability. A major appeal is how effectively utilizing this model's moderate resistance allows for efficient blowing, yielding a sharp, brilliant sound.
"Fadis is just too much for me. But playing this model, I feel like I can glimpse sounds I've never produced before." This masterpiece from Silky brings that "dream" just a little closer to reality.
