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Boosey & Hawkes 1057 Trumpet

Trumpet1950s · 1950–1980📄 Catalog Verified

Core Specs

Shank Typetrumpet
Rim Diameter16.1mm
Cup Depthmedium-shallow (9.2mm)
Throat Diameter4.5mm

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Archive Notes

The B&H 1057 trumpet mouthpiece is a documented mid-century British trumpet mouthpiece, commonly stamped B & H 1057 / MADE IN ENGLAND. Surviving measurements show a compact 16.1 mm inner rim, medium-wide flat rim around 6.5 mm, 9.2 mm cup depth, and 4.5 mm throat. It fits the endurance-focused British brass and dance-band design language of the period. Use these measurements as a comparison starting point: fit and response still depend on the player, dental structure, instrument receiver, and each manufacturer's measuring method.

Known Variants

10571058 related family1059 related familyMade in England stamp

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