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QUESTION: hello i was just wondering is there a way to see how old a brass inst is by serial number or is there a web site you can go to to find out? thanks mike
ANSWER: For some instrument makers, yes. Others, no.
For Martin, it is yes. Here is a WEB page.
http://www.horn-u-copia.net/serial/martinlist.html
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QUESTION: it looks like 1962 serial number is 215959 but one more question on the middle valve it has a crest with rmc on it what does this mean ??????
In 1961, Martin, Blessing, and Reynolds were merged into a company called Richards Music Corporation. It only lasted until 1963 when it was bought out by Wurlitzer. RMC is supposed to stand for Roundtable of Musical Craftsmen, . . . but it also would be the abbreviation for Richards Music Corportation.
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Answers by Expert:
Kenton Scott
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Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.
Experience
I perform in several historical bands, have informally researched the area, repair brass instruments, and operate a Forum dedicated to the topic at http://horn-u-copia.net
Education/Credentials
B.S. Ed, M.S.
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