Steve Gulledge

Trumpet Build Specs:

.460 Medium Large 

Two piece Bach 190 valve casing yellow brass bottom with nickel upper

Bach 19037 yellow brass bell

Blackburn #19 lead pipe

Standard main tuning slide 

Phat yellow brass rings

Custom yellow brass top and bottom caps

Custom flat top yellow brass finger buttons

Hand applied satin finish with a clear lacquer

Steve is one of the best private trumpet lesson teachers!  He works tirelessly for his students and both of Steve Bell, Jr. sons (Austin and Brody) have been able to study under Steve.  Steve was in the market for a trumpet that could blend with each of his students (100 plus a week) but also be a little easier on him to get him through the 12-14 hour day.  He went with a more open lead pipe and asked Steve Bell, Jr. to hit him with his best... HA!  Collaboratively the two Steve's came up with a style look to his build and the results are outstanding.  

Thank you for all that you do, Steve!  You are always welcome at the shop or in our home. 

Custom work reference: gulledgesd@gmail.com