Adams Model A3 Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate BRAND NEW

Adams A3 Bb Trumpet Overview

Handmade in the Netherlands, the Adams A3 Custom Series is an all-around professional Bb trumpet designed to cover classical, commercial, and jazz playing with one consistent setup. It pairs an easy, efficient blow with a bright, open sound, and its reverse leadpipe and 0.60 mm bell gauge are engineered to provide secure slotting and stability without a stuffy feel—supporting players who want security, color, and flexibility in a single platform.

Adams A3 Bb Trumpet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Bore: ML 11.7 mm (.460)
• Bell: 122 mm (4.8) one-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass
• Bell wall thickness: 0.60 mm
• Leadpipe: Reverse
• Valves: Stainless-steel piston valves
• Slides: 1st-valve saddle; 3rd-valve ring with stop-rod
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case: Adams gig bag
• Accessories: Valve oil, slide grease, trigger oil, cleaning cloth, slide stopper

Condition & Setup

Brand new instrument with full manufacturer warranty. As an authorized Adams dealer, we inspect each trumpet on arrival and it is professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to verify valve action, slide fit, and baseline response before it ships.

Who is the Adams A3 Bb Trumpet for?

The Adams A3 is a professional Bb trumpet built as a versatile, do-it-all platform for players who need one horn that can move between orchestral repertoire, studio/commercial work, and jazz without changing their approach. It is designed for an easy, efficient blow with a bright, open core and clean articulation clarity, making it comfortable in symphonic, small-group, and recording settings.

The reverse leadpipe supports freer response and smoother slurs with controlled resistance, while the 0.60 mm one-piece, hand-hammered yellow-brass bell adds focus and stability—especially useful when playing with volume or in higher-intensity settings. Player-facing features like the first-slide saddle and third-slide ring with stop-rod support quick, repeatable tuning adjustments.

Common Questions About the Adams A3

Is the Adams A3 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The A3 is a professional Bb trumpet in Adams’ Custom Series, handmade in the Netherlands, with stainless-steel piston valves, a reverse leadpipe, and a hand-hammered one-piece bell designed for consistent response, slotting, and intonation across the range.

What does a reverse leadpipe change on the Adams A3 trumpet?

On the A3, the reverse leadpipe is intended to create a freer-feeling response and smoother slurs while keeping the resistance efficient rather than tight. Many players choose this configuration for flexibility and ease of response across styles.

What’s included with the Adams A3 trumpet?

This listing includes the Adams gig bag and manufacturer warranty documentation. A mouthpiece is not included.

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