Aaron Martin

Trumpet Build Specs:

.460 Bore

MAW Valves

Two piece German valve block with phosphor bronze and nickel

Bi-metal bell phosphor bronze stem with nickel flair - .7 gauge

One piece machine lead pipe

Nickel single radius main tuning slide

Nickel outer slide tubing

Yellow brass inner slide tubing

Amado water key assembly on main slide

Bracing on 1st and 3rd valve with yellow brass lock screw

Single bracing on valve block to lead pipe

Single bracing on valve block to bell

Solid yellow brass Z-bracing bell to lead pipe

Rings on 1st and 3rd valve slide

Aaron Martin is the Director of Bands for Azle ISD in Azle, Tx.  Aaron started his custom process by selecting a trumpet that Steve Bell, Jr. had built to dial in players.  This will happen at times during the process!  Aaron played "Classy" and he didn't release his kung fu grip off of the trumpet.  Aaron paired this trumpet with a new Greg Black New York 4S M - gold plated and a brown leather torpedo case.  Aaron and Steve have been conducting business with one another since they met and this was a real pleasure for Steve to build this horn for Aaron.  He's a dear friend and he is always welcome at the shop!  

Custom work reference: aaronmartin.75@gmail.com