Elkhart, Indiana - E. K. Blessing, a subsidiary of Verne Q. Powell Flutes, announces its new BTR-1460 Intermediate trumpet. The 1460 Blessing Intermediate Trumpet features the all new #24 bell flare and heavier valve system designed to help advancing students and players move into a more professional style instrument. The instrument features Monel pistons as well as hand-lapped 1st and 3rd valve slides.

MAP prices range from $900 to $1,068 As with all Blessing instruments, the BTR-1460 is completely made at the Blessing factory in Elkhart, Indiana by some of the most experienced and talented brass instrument makers in the world. The BTR-1460 features the following specifications:

• .460" bore
• Newly designed #24, 2-piece bell
• Hand-lapped Monel pistons
• Thumb Saddle
• Adjustable 3rd slide finger ring
• 3rd slide stop
• Nickel mouthpiece receiver
• Nickel outside main tuning slide tubing
• Traditional lever-style waterkeys
• Rose brass leadpipe
• 7C mouthpiece
• Available in a variety of finishes (lacquer, silver plate or silver plate with gold trim)
• Optional hard shell carry case or new backpack style case

Source: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Inc./E.K. Blessing, Christina Guiliano-Cobas, Marketing Manager