Detail 01
.453-inch bore
Medium-large. Enough air for volume and projection without the resistance a small bore gives you at soft dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1274034481043
XO1600I Professional Series Bb Trumpet 1600IS Silver
funk
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pro-level Bb trumpet in silver plate with a rose brass reverse leadpipe and stainless pistons. For advancing and working players ready to leave student horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Advancing students moving up from an intermediate horn
- Funk, soul and horn-section work with amplified bands
- Players who want a free-blowing horn for long gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — the money outruns the need
- Players wanting a dark, wide symphonic sound above all
- Anyone unwilling to polish silver plate regularly
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Reverse leadpipe
The tuning slide sits over the leadpipe, so air meets fewer interruptions. Feels freer and more open right at the start of the note.
Detail 03
Rose brass leadpipe
Higher copper content than yellow brass. Warms the front of the note and softens the edge as you push volume.
Detail 04
4.8-inch yellow brass bell
Compact by pro standards. Tightens the core and speeds response, which cuts through a band rather than filling a hall.
Detail 05
Stainless steel pistons
Harder than nickel or monel, so tolerances stay tight for years. Needs a thin, fast valve oil, not a heavy one.
Detail 06
Silver plate over clear lacquer options
Silver adds a bit of density and brightness to the attack. It also tarnishes, so it wants a cloth after every session.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece and case are included, so you can play it out of the box
- 02The stock mouthpiece is a starting point; most players end up swapping it
- 03Silver plate shows fingerprints and tarnish — budget for a polishing cloth
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a step-up horn or a true professional trumpet?
It is built as a professional horn: rose brass reverse leadpipe, stainless pistons, and a medium-large .453 bore. It works as a step-up for an advancing student, but nothing here limits a working player.
02Does it come with a case and mouthpiece?
Yes. A case and a mouthpiece are both included.
03What key is it in?
Bb, the standard key for concert band, jazz, and horn-section playing.
04Silver plate or lacquer — which should I get?
Both finishes exist for this model. Silver plate gives a slightly brighter, denser attack and needs regular polishing. Lacquer is a touch warmer and much lower maintenance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
9 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Type
- Trumpet
- Bell Material
- Yellow brass
- Leadpipe Material
- Rose brass
- Body Material
- Yellow brass
- Valve Type Construction
- Piston/Stainless Steel
- Body Finish
- Clear lacquer; Silver plate
- Finish
- Clear lacquer; Silver plate
2 detailsSize & weight
- Bore Diameter
- .453-inch
- Bell Diameter
- 4.8-inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
6 detailsOther
- Tuning
- Bb
- Level
- Professional
- Mouthpiece
- Yes
- Inner Slide
- Yellow brass
- Valve Buttons
- Mother of pearl or silver-plate
- Leadpipe Taper
- Reverse
