ARDEO

The name Ardeo comes from Latin, meaning “I burn” or “I glow,” reflecting the instrument’s warm, radiant tone and lively response.

Ardeo is designed around the idea of roundness—both in sound and response. The goal was to create a perfectly balanced trumpet with a broad, warm voice, effortless playability, and a presence that feels substantial while remaining surprisingly light in the hands.

Specifications

• One-piece copper bell with 140 mm flare diameter

• Nickel silver round tuning slide

• Gold brass leadpipe

• Meinlschmidt bronze/nickel valve block

  
  

The result is a versatile, easy-blowing instrument with a rich, centered tone and a large, enveloping sound.