Selmer Paris Concept TT Bb Trumpet – Made in France – Discontinued

Selmer Paris Concept TT Bb Trumpet (1903M) – Made in France – Discontinued

Here’s a discontinued and highly respected Selmer Paris Concept TT Bb Trumpet, made in France and becoming increasingly difficult to find in solid playing condition.

Recently professionally serviced at Heritage Music by Kevin, one of the best brass technicians around in my opinion.

The Concept TT (Twin Tube) was designed as a modern professional instrument with exceptionally stable slotting, a dark centered core, and refined projection. It offers a distinctly French feel that stands apart from the typical Bach or Yamaha platform.

This horn plays excellent and is priced as an honest, as-is professional player’s instrument.

KEY FEATURES

• Model: Selmer Paris Concept TT (1903M)

• Key: Bb

• Bore: .461–.463” (11.75 mm)

• Bell: ~5” (129mm) yellow brass

• Leadpipe: Twin Tube reverse leadpipe design

• Finish: Factory satin lacquer (very good for its age with expected wear)

• Valves: Monel pistons

• Made In: France

• Production: Early–mid 2000s (discontinued)

CONDITION

Cosmetic: Very good overall for its age.

The lacquer and overall cosmetics are very good for a horn of this age, with only expected wear from normal use.

There is evidence of a previous bell repair, which was professionally addressed.

Professional Service:

This trumpet has been professionally serviced at Heritage Music by Kevin, one of the best brass technicians around in my opinion.

During servicing, Kevin noted that the metal in a section of the bell bow was becoming thin, and installed a professional reinforcement patch in that area as a preventative measure.

• Patch reinforces the bell bow

• Does not affect playability or response

• Clean, professional work

Mechanical:

Valves are smooth with excellent compression.

Slides move properly.

Structurally sound.

Overall, this horn is in very good condition for its age and plays extremely well — dark, centered, and very stable.

INCLUDED

• Trumpet only

• No mouthpiece

• No case

Horn will be professionally packed and shipped securely.

WHY THIS HORN

The Concept TT is one of Selmer Paris’ most refined modern trumpet designs. Produced in a relatively short window and discontinued when Selmer exited brass production around 2011, these do not surface often — especially in strong playing condition.

The Twin Tube reverse leadpipe design creates a smoother airflow transition and exceptionally stable slotting, resulting in:

• Dark, focused tonal core

• Excellent intonation

• Refined projection without harshness

• Secure upper register

• Centered, controlled response

If you’re used to Bach 37s or Yamaha Xenos and want something with a darker color, smoother response, and more nuanced feel, this is a serious alternative.

This is not a mass-market horn — it’s a player’s instrument with a unique voice.

These instruments are becoming harder and harder to find, especially ones that play this well. If you’ve been looking for a Concept TT, this is absolutely one worth picking up.

ABOUT ARCH CITY BRASS

Arch City Brass is a veteran-owned, independent brass instrument operation based in Columbus, Ohio.

Every instrument is personally:

• Inspected

• Play-tested

• Cleaned and evaluated

• Photographed and listed

No storefront. No employees. No inflated overhead — just careful selection and honest representation.

Exceptional Instruments. Unmatched Value.

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