CCAPS

Since their introduction in 1989, CCAPS have proven to be the best looking, best performing heavy valve cap on the market. At 1 oz. each, CCAPS have enough mass to improve the response of any trumpet.

How do they work?

By adding mass to the entry and exit points on the valve section of your horn, the trumpet's optimal resistance can be obtained. The weight of the CCAPS in the proper position on the valve section can provide a denser, more centered sound, along with a more stable harmonic series. Overall response and attacks are more even throughout the range of the horn as well. Used alone or in conjunction with the supplied shims and O-rings you can find the best combination for you.

MAGNUM CCAPS are specifically designed for players that want the utmost in slotting and projection. At 1.75 oz. each they provide the slotting stability that lets you perform with confidence under the loudest conditions! Note: These are 1" in total length. Your horn may not fit into your standard hard case without removal. Consider a gig bag. (Magnum CCAPS are available in #1, #2, #3, #4 sizes only.)

CCAPS are available for these instruments:

CCAPS Size	Inner Diameter & Thread Pitch	Fit These Horns
#1	.725" 36 TPI	Yamaha (American models), King, Benge 90 series, Stomvi and V Raptor
#2	.710" 32 TPI	Bach Stradivarius
#3	.710" 36 TPI	Schilke, Benge, Most Kanstul produced trumpets
#4	.735" 36 TPI	Getzen, Holton Sandoval T257
#5	.725" 32 TPI	Blackburn, Most Calicchios
#6	.710" 40 TPI	Blessing, Holton ST 307
#7	.781" 40 TPI	Conn Connstellation (most)
#8	.750" 36 TPI	Jupiter, Olds (most), and others
#9	.750" 32 TPI	*Discontinued**
YFL	.781" 36 TPI	Yamaha flugels 631, 73
CFL	.757" 32 TPI	Couesnon flugels
B&S	.711" .75mm	B&S Challeger Trpt, Flugel. Scodwell (CarolBrass)
J	.725" .5mm	Yamaha (Japanese), 6310Z Flugel
K	O.D. .695"	Selmer "K" (K Radial can use only 2 CCAPS)
CG	O.D. .706" 36 TPI	Claude Gordon Selmer only
T	.715" 36 TPI	Bach TR 300

Mounting Methods

Stretch the o-rings over the valve casing threads and screw CCAPS on. The amount of tension can be varied on each valve. This is the darkest sounding method. Shims are not used in this method.
Insert the o-ring into the CCAP and the lay the brass shim on top. This has the effect of "grounding out" the bottom of each valve and the effects are slightly different. Resulting sound is less dark than method #1.
Screw the CCAPS on as you would any other valve cap. This method retains some of the brightness of your horn and provides some slot-lock.
Screw #1 and #2 on normally (no 0-rings or shims). Drop 2 shims in #3 and screw CCAP on. This is slightly brighter than #3.
Any combination of #1, #2, #3, or #4. No two horns or players are alike. You will have to experiment to see which method is best for your needs.