Arturo Sandoval, Leblanc T357/F357 "Sandoval"

Since emigrating to the US in 1990, Cuban-born trumpet virtuouso Arturo Sandoval has steadily established himself as a jazz legend and trumpet hero. Equally adept at Latin, classical, jazz and contemporary styles, Sandoval continues to stretch the boundaries of trumpet technique and musical styles. The result of three years of experimentation and redesign, the stunning Arturo Sandoval T357 Bb trumpet is the first brass instrument in over 15 years to be graced by the Leblanc name. The trumpet that Arturo calls “absolutely perfect” has a one-piece specially tapered mouthpipe and a single-radius tuning slide. The T357’s full high register is astonishingly easy to play, and its vibrant feel makes the horn seem alive in your hands. The F357 Arturo Sandoval fluegelhorn features a unique solid copper bell and branch that delivers an extremely rich and velvety dark sound. Its sound carries extraordinarily well during even the most pianissimo legato phrases. Designed for flexibility and note-bending and for handling dynamics from pianissimo to fortissimo.

T357 Specifications Key: Bb Bore: 11.76 mm (.463") Bell: 5.0" diameter, specially drawn, seamless yellow brass with wire-reinforced rim Mouthpipe: One-piece special multiple-tapered brass Pistons: Hand-lapped Monel material with double- slotted spring barrel, enclosed stainless steel springs and silent two-point nonmetal piston guides Slides: Hand-lapped inside/outside brass slides; distinctive thumb ring on the 1st slide assembly and fixed ring with stop on the 3rd slide; unique one-piece reversed tuning slide Waterkey: Amado-style on tuning slide and 3rd slide Finish: Clear baked epoxy lacquer Mouthpiece: 7C Case: Deluxe wood-shell with dual handles and brass hardware Options: Available silver plated as model T357S

F357 Specifications Key: Bb Bore: 10.69 mm (.421") Bell: 6½" diameter, solid copper with wire-reinforced rim Mouthpipe: Brass, tunable Pistons: Hand-lapped Monel material with stainless steel springs and silent one- point non-metal piston guides Slides: Hand-lapped inside/outside brass slides; 3rd slide trigger with 7/8" throw Waterkey: Amado-style on 1st and 3rd slides and main branch Finish: Clear baked epoxy lacquer Mouthpiece: Genuine Holton 6 Case: Deluxe wood-shell double case with room for both a fluegelhorn and a Bb trumpet. Features music compartment, dual handles and brass hardware. Options: Model F357 available silver plated as model F357S