B.A.C. Musical Instruments "Best American Craftsmen"

B.A.C. Musical Instruments "Best American Craftsmen" Best American Craftsman (B.A.C.) B.A.C. The B.A.C. Custom Instruments are hand crafted in Kansas City, MO and the B.A.C. Corrigan.
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Handmade brass instruments in Kansas City’s historic jazz district
Full catalog of woodwinds, brass, and percussion

Pro Series Trumpets: https://www.coolisbac.com/pro-series (Best American Craftsmen) Musical Instruments is a manufacture and producer of custom and high quality professional level brass instruments. Artist Series professional levels instruments were designed by Master Craftsman, Mic

hael T. Our modern instruments were primarily designed for Jazz, Commercial, Funk, R&B, and other similar musicians. We currently offer a range of trombones, sackbut, trumpets, and flugelhorn.

06/04/2026

Built in Kansas City. 🎺

We’ve updated our Handcraft and Pro Series trumpet pages with more details, specs, and photos so players can get a closer look at what we’re building here at BAC.

👉Explore the lineup at coolisbac.com

Last night, the B.A.C. team had the honor of attending the premiere screening of Celebrating America 250: Made with Love...
06/02/2026

Last night, the B.A.C. team had the honor of attending the premiere screening of Celebrating America 250: Made with Love at Kansas City PBS.

A few months ago, PBS came to our factory to film B.A.C. as part of a nationally syndicated documentary highlighting American makers, artisans, and manufacturers whose craft helps tell the story of this country. To be included in that story as a Kansas City-based instrument manufacturer is something we are extremely proud of.

It was a special night celebrating the people behind B.A.C., especially the craftsmanship, history, and passion that go into every instrument we build. Thank you to Kansas City PBS for helping share our story, and thank you to our team for continuing to build something worth recognizing.

We are proud to represent Kansas City, American manufacturing, and the legacy of jazz through the work we do every day.

Pro III spotlight.The B.A.C. Pro III is inspired by the classic design concepts of mid-century Martin trumpets — built f...
05/25/2026

Pro III spotlight.

The B.A.C. Pro III is inspired by the classic design concepts of mid-century Martin trumpets — built for jazz, solo, and studio players looking for a dark, rich, smoky sound with a warm, centered core and expressive response.

Built by our master craftsman Darrel in Kansas City, the Pro III features a 5” bell inspired by classic mid-century Martin trumpet designs, a reverse leadpipe, .464” front-facing Meinlschmidt valve block, tapered dual radius main tuning slide, vintage Martin-inspired Z-bracing, weighted stop screws, and optional ergonomic configurations.

From the bell design to the leadpipe and bracing, every detail of the Pro III is built to support tonal depth, centered projection, and a free, singing response.

Swipe through for a closer look at the design details behind the Pro III.

👉View the full Pro Series on our website — link in bio.

Pro II spotlight.The B.A.C. Pro II is inspired by the legendary Chicago-era Benge 3X — built for players looking for a b...
05/24/2026

Pro II spotlight.

The B.A.C. Pro II is inspired by the legendary Chicago-era Benge 3X — built for players looking for a bright, focused sound, immediate response, and a forward, projecting voice across jazz, orchestral, solo, and studio settings.

Built by our master craftsman Darrel in Kansas City, the Pro II features a 5” lightweight hand-hammered bell built on the authentic Benge 3X bell mandrel, a Chicago Benge-inspired yellow brass leadpipe with a .346” Venturi, the classic Benge MLP .464” front-facing Meinlschmidt valve block, dual radius main tuning slide, yellow brass Z-braces, weighted stop screws, and optional ergonomic configurations.

We’re proud to have Arnetta Johnson as the endorsing artist for this horn.

Swipe through for a closer look at the design details behind the Pro II.

👉View the full Pro Series on our website — link in bio.

Pro I spotlight.The B.A.C. Pro I was built as the versatile professional model in the Pro Series — bright, rich, and foc...
05/23/2026

Pro I spotlight.

The B.A.C. Pro I was built as the versatile professional model in the Pro Series — bright, rich, and focused with balanced playability, strong projection, and reliable intonation across all registers.

Built by our master craftsman Darrel in Kansas City, the Pro I features a 5” hand-hammered yellow brass D1 bell, BAC B25 leadpipe, .460”–.464” step-bore design, .464” front-facing Meinlschmidt valve block, dual radius main tuning slide, yellow brass Z-braces, weighted stop screws, and optional ergonomic configurations.

Our endorsing artist for the Pro I, Jumaane Smith, describes it best:

“The Pro I delivers a bright, rich, and focused tone with openness throughout all registers, excellent projection, and consistent intonation. Equally at home in orchestral, solo, and jazz settings, it is a versatile professional instrument built for players who demand both clarity and flexibility.”

Swipe through for a closer look at the design details behind the Pro I.

👉View the full Pro Series on our website — link in bio.

05/23/2026

Hanging with Elliot Mason in Astoria, NY! Are you in the loop? B.A.C. Custom Trombones! www.coolisbac.com

Introducing the B.A.C. Pro Series Trumpets.Built by our master craftsman Darrel in Kansas City, the Pro Series represent...
05/22/2026

Introducing the B.A.C. Pro Series Trumpets.

Built by our master craftsman Darrel in Kansas City, the Pro Series represents B.A.C.’s interpretation of the classic American trumpet—combining vintage inspiration with modern precision, player-focused ergonomics, and the handcrafted expertise of our master craftsmen in Kansas City.

We’re launching the Pro I, Pro II, and Pro III in honor of ITG’s 50th Anniversary next week, where we’ll be debuting the full series in person.

Pro I
Bright, rich, and focused with balanced playability, strong projection, and reliable intonation across all registers.

Pro II
Inspired by the legendary Benge 3X, capturing the bright, focused tone and free-blowing response that made Benge trumpets a favorite among jazz, orchestral, and studio players.

Pro III
Inspired by the classic design concept of the Martin trumpets for jazz, solo, and studio players. Dark, rich, and smoky with a warm, centered core and expressive response.

Attending ITG next week? Come try the Pro Series in person.

👉View the full lineup now on our website — link in bio.

05/21/2026

Big announcement coming tomorrow!

In honor of ITG’s 50th Anniversary next week, we’re getting ready to introduce something new for trumpet players — built by hand right here in Kansas City.

Stay tuned for the official announcement tomorrow.

And while you wait, take a look at the updated Handcraft Trumpet section on our website. We’ve added new details, updated model information, and a closer look at what makes B.A.C. trumpets different. Link in bio

05/20/2026

An amazing night at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Mike had the chance to support B.A.C. artists Elliot Mason and Vincent Gardner as they performed on their B.A.C. trombones, and to see our longtime friend Dr. Reginald Chapman sit in with JALC.

Grateful for nights like this — getting to show up for people we believe in and celebrate the relationships built through music!

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