Selmer Concept TT Trumpet

Here we have a wonderful Selmer Concept TT Trumpet. This is a classic horn born of the Selmer Chorus 80J. It has a beautifully resonant sound and plays magnificently. This is a pre owned instrument and does show signs of use. there is some fairly significant scratching around the body of the horn, primarily on the leadpipe and bell. There are also a few small pings in the bell and on the bell stem. There are also some signs of dent work being done on the bell crook. The stop knob also appears to have been resoldered on the 3rd valve slide. Beyond this it is in excellent shape and ready for a new home! Pick up this piece of history today!

From Selmer: 

"Puisssance et finesse. La "Concept TT" est une proposition artistique complémentaire des modèles "Chorus".Une Conception basée sur la technologie "TT" ("Twin Tube" , branche d'embouchure à double tube) lui confère des qualités acoustiques exceptionnelles: un son direct et centré, harmoniquement très ouvert, une excellente réponse , une large étendue dynamique. L'ensemble de ces éléments contribue à une souplesse d'utilisation remarquable et la destine à des musiciens jouant en orchestre, en grandes formations (soliste ou pupitre) , ainsi que dans des plus petits ensembles

(Translation: Power and finesse. The "Concept TT" is an artistic proposal complementary to the "Chorus" models. A design based on "TT" technology ("Twin Tube", double tube leadpipe) gives it exceptional acoustic qualities: a direct sound and centered, harmonically very open, excellent response, wide dynamic range. All of these elements contribute to a remarkable flexibility of use and are intended for musicians playing in orchestras, in large formations (soloist or desk), as well as in smaller ensembles.)"

‘TT’ stands for ‘twin tube’ - the familiar tapered mouthpipe is carefully mounted within a heavier outer sleeve. Although Conn experimented with this in the 1930’s, the Concept TT’s design is clearly inspired by Selmer’s own US Patent #2,181,346, which describes a process for mounting components of the trumpet using outer tubes to obviate the effects of heat on the working parts of the instrument during assembly. There is little, if any, direct tension on the mouthpipe, allowing the trumpet to resonate - to sing more freely.

The Concept TT was born of the celebrated, yet still somehow underrated Chorus Series 80-J produced by Selmer in the 1990’s, and has inherited the strong sonic qualities associated with the Selmer reputation. The Concept TT is indeed a Selmer in more than name - it is also a Selmer in spirit!