Welcome to StopRod.com, your online source for custommade stoprods designed to fit your Bach Stradivarius Trumpet/Cornet in Bb andthe family of small bore soprano Bach Stradivarius Trumpets in D/Eb, F, and G.

My Stop Rods are beautifully hand machined from solidbrass stock at my shop in Massachusetts, and are available in both standard andcustom lengths. Finishes include: plain brass, lacquered brass, silverplate,and goldplate.

My standard or (full length) "Pedal F" Stop Rodallows a performer to extend his range by a full 1/2 step to reach a beautiful,in-tune, ultra-low "Pedal F" note quickly, easily, and safely withoutfiddling with the third slide endpiece or extending the first valve slide.

A "Pedal F" note is required in Strauss'"Ein Heldenleben", Bizet's "Carmen", Mahler's "5thSymphony", and other masterpieces originally written for Trumpet/Cornetparts pitched in low "A", "G", "F","E", and "Eb".

My Pedal F Stop Rods are simple, elegant, and beautifulin design. They come equipped with a locking stopnut and spare nut, 5 o ringbumpers to adjust intonation/reduce noise, an allen wrench and instructions forquick and easy home installation.

My "Pedal F" Stop Rods have been purchased bytrumpeters in the San Antonio Symphony, The Sydney Symphony (Australia), TheCape Ann Symphony, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, The Thayer Symphony, TheUnited States Navy, and many other ensembles and fine performers throughout theUSA, Canada, UK and Australia.