Eric Gilley

Trumpet Build Specs:

.460 Medium Large Bore

Two piece German valve block

One piece yellow brass machine lead pipe

Copper 5 1/2 .7 gauge bell with rolled rim

Reverse yellow brass main tuning slide

Nickel outer slide tubing on main, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd valve slide

Yellow brass inner tubing 

Amado water keys on 1st and 3rd valve slide

Solid yellow brass z-bracing

Single bracing installed on 3rd valve slide with nickel set screw

15 mm yellow brass ferrule bell to valve block

Brass valve stems

Soft springs internally in valves

Phat rings

Hand applied satin finish with clear lacquer

Eric is an outstanding educator, trumpet player, story teller, and working musician in the New York intimate club scene.  He's a great guy, friend, hang, and it was a real honor to build this trumpet for Eric!  We miss you in Texas but wish you all the best, Amigo!     

Custom work reference: Efgilley@gmail.com