Blackburn Instruments
Does the bore size of the trumpet really matter?
Yes, but bore size is only one piece of the puzzle! The bore size of a trumpet is only one variable that can impact how the horn responds and sounds f...
Which Blackburn Bb/C leadpipe would be most similar to the standard Bach leadpipe?
Our Blackburn leadpipe models don't directly compare to Bach leadpipes, but the closest option to most Bach 25 leadpipes would be our Blackburn #19 le...
Blackburn Leadpipes for Bach Bb and C trumpets
Over the years, Cliff Blackburn developed a number of trumpet leadpipes for Bach Bb and C trumpets. These that we offer today are the result of yea...
Blackburn Leadpipes for Yamaha Bb and C trumpets
Over the years, Cliff Blackburn developed a number of trumpet leadpipes for Yamaha Bb and C trumpets. These that we offer today are the result of y...
Blackburn Piccolo Leadpipes
Cliff Blackburn developed many replacement leadpipes for various brands of piccolo trumpets. Several options are available for most trumpets. P1C: ...
How can I test a new Bb/C trumpet leadpipe?
As with testing a mouthpiece, you want to test and evaluate how a new leadpipe sounds and feels before committing to installing it on your instrumen...
Blackburn Tuning Slides
In additional to trumpet leadpipes, Blackburn also designs and manufactures custom tuning slides. Tuning slides are characterized by not only their bo...
How do the piccolo trumpet P1C and P2 leadpipes play different?
Most players notice improved slotting, articulation, intonation, and overall playability improvements when switching to Blackburn leadpipes. The P1C w...
Where are Blackburn instruments made?
Originating from Louisville, Kentucky, then to Decatur, Tennessee, and now the bourbon capital of the world, Lexington, Kentucky, the location and loo...
150th Kentucky Derby Bugle
Blackburn designed and created the bugle that was used for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky on May 4, 2024. We were hon...
How do I order a Blackburn instrument?
Blackburn instruments are made to order in our shop in Lexington, Kentucky. To place an order for a Blackburn trumpet or cornet, give us a call at ...
What is Ambronze bell material?
WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE AMBRONZE ALLOY TO TRUMPET BELLS, CLIFF FOUND THE TONE TO BE RICH AND PURE. THE HIGH COPPER CONTENT ALLOY PRODUCES TRUMPET...
Where can I try out Blackburn instruments?
You should absolutely give Blackburn instruments a try in person. We bring most Blackburn instruments to the various tradeshows that we attending incl...