Description Product Description The Getzen 3001MV Mike Vax Artist Series Bb Trumpet was designed in cooperation with famed trumpet performer and educator Mike Vax. The 3001MV Series features a .459-inch bore with a #172 taper, lightweight, gold brass bell. The combination of this bell along with the standard 3001 custom trumpet body, a lower tuning slide venturi, and lightweight bottom valve caps creates an instrument with a rich tone and outstanding response. The Getzen 3001MV Mike Vax Artist Series Bb Trumpet includes a 1C mouthpiece and wood shell case with external music pouchThe Getzen Artist Model trumpets are the perfect examples of how the Getzen ProShop works together with top trumpet players. This relationship and teamwork brings together years of experience building, designing, and playing professional trumpets. The result is the ultimate environment for the creation of a top line instrument.All Getzen Artist Series instruments are covered by the Getzen Platinum Warranty which offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials on all parts of the instrument. Getzen also offers a transferable Lifetime Valve Warranty which guarantees the piston valves are free from defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the instrument. Should any piston defect occur, Getzen will repair or replace the piston at their discretion.