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Antique Musical Instruments/Questions Answered by Expert Glenn Blake
| Subject | Date Asked |
| York Bugle (long) | 5/11/2012 |
| Q: Mr. Blake, I recently acquired a bugle from The Horn Trader, located in Oklahoma City. The bugle ... A: I think he was close, I suspect the non polished silver you refer to is satin silver. Quite a few ... | |
| Clarinet | 5/10/2012 |
| Q: I have an F. Roth Milano 13 key Clarinet. I found it in a few collections and on one auction but I ... A: I do not know the value but just to tell you my history with Milano. I have owned 4 horns made in ... | |
| Cavalier clarinet | 5/9/2012 |
| Q: Similar to you last question I have a clarinet sn#45275. Any idea as to age or value? It is silver ... A: Metal clarinets were made roughly 20's 30's. They probably made some later on. Cavalier is a face ... | |
| Buffet Crampon Clarinet | 4/29/2012 |
| Q: I recently bought a set of clarinets at an estate sale and would like to know more about them. Both ... A: I think if you got them restored by a repairman, you could get a ball parked of $350-$500 Probably ... | |
| Trombone | 4/24/2012 |
| Q: What can you tell me about a Trombone (Holton #65/ Bb ?) my mother bought and played in 1948? The ... A: Holton are very reliable horns and some of my personal favorites. If you take it to repair shop ... | |
| Windsor clarinet antique | 4/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a Windsor metal clarinet. It is not in working order. I would like to have information ... A: I have a metal clarinet too. I have no clue what time this was made and couldn't find anything. ... | |
| wurlitzer piano | 4/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a wurlitzer piano from De Kalb IL, with a serial number of 774598 and was wondering when it ... A: I couldn't find much on the SN list. As to the price, it all depends on the condition. Whether it ... | |
| American Pitt Band Professional Flute | 4/13/2012 |
| Q: I have an American Pitt Band Professional Flute. It also has imprinted on it Made in America and ... A: I have an old Tenor Horn(Baritone) that says Pitt Band so maybe they are connected? Mine is ... | |
| Info on piano with wording CHASE BROS. Muskegon, Mich | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: CHASE BROS. Muskegon, Mich These words are located on the outer edge of piano strings on what looks ... A: Wow this was some work. I looked everywhere but I couldn't really find anything. I've never had ... | |
| Nach H F Meyer Flute | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: I recently bought a Nach H F Meyer Irish Flute for $245. I believe it was made in the late 19th ... A: Sorry about the late reply I was away. I talked to my Flute lady who knows a lot about flutes. She ... | |
| Hawkes & co. flute | 3/31/2012 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about a wooden Hawkes & Co. flute, with the number 2010 on the head joint. ... A: Sorry about the late reply I've been away. Take in account I know very little about flutes and my ... | |
| trumpet | 3/26/2012 |
| Q: I just wondering if you can give me more information about this ROMAIN BRAUDE trumpet, I couldn't ... A: It's a stencil brand. A horn made by a large maker, and they put their name on it. There isn't much ... | |
| Couesnon & CIE Paris Piccolo Flute | 3/2/2012 |
| Q: I have black wood piccolo flute "EPOSITION UNIVERSELLE de PARIS 1900 | Hors Concours | Membre du ... A: I'm not quite sure about history for the flute, but I do not Couesnon is a good manufacturer of ... | |
| Wooden Recorder Goldtone, Made in Germany | 2/28/2012 |
| Q: Glenn, I have (what I believe to be) a wooden recorder in a cardboard box. Both the instrument and ... A: This is a recorder, but it is a real pro model. I have no clue as to the value honestly. If you ... | |
| W. Ed. Voigt jr | 2/27/2012 |
| Q: I bought this "horn" awhile ago for decorative purposes. It looks really old and I began to wonder ... A: Please send me a picture to Tubablake@yahoo.com Then I can begin to tell you what you have. Then ... | |
| Fife: E, F. Meyer Hannover | 2/23/2012 |
| Q: What is the approximate age and value of a fife which I inherited? It is made of a dark wood with ... A: I think it might say HF Meyer. He was a flute, fife, etc. maker in Hanover, Germany. I honestly ... | |
| The value of my piano | 2/14/2012 |
| Q: I have a Mathushek piano made in New Haven Ct. June 1884.The piano is in good condition,and I wish ... A: This is awesome that you have a piano that old and it still works! However, my knowledge of piano's ... | |
| Beaufort American Tuba | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: My father in law purchased a Beaufort American Tuba from a garage sale, its pretty dirty but I was ... A: I think it looks like tarnished silver. Take some brasso and polish a little spot and if it shines ... | |
| Old Violin | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a old violin label says "copy of antonius stradiuarius tecit e. reinhold schmidt saxony ... A: I'm sorry for the late reply I've been away on business and got caught in a snow storm. Let me say ... | |
| violine | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: Good morning mister Glenn I am from Innsbruck. An older lady asked me to sell her violine. The ... A: Here's the good: From what I can tell this is one of the earliest models, made when the ... | |
| Wurlitzer piano | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I would like to know how much my piano is worth. It was given to me by a family member, so I don't ... A: Wow this was some work. I know Wurlitzer's can be worth a lot, and some aren't. I don't want to ... | |
| Beaufort American Tuba | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: My father in law purchased a Beaufort American Tuba from a garage sale, its pretty dirty but I was ... A: Let me first say wow!!! I was so elated that you asked me! I am a Tuba player and this absolutely ... | |
| 1970(?) NORMA Guitar | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Glenn, I asked a question of Bill Rux back in August 2006 trying to figure out what and where a ... A: First let me say wow! What a challenge! I talked with every guitar person I could all morning and ... | |
| robert f. flemming jr | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: i am looking for information on a robert fleming jr. if you know of a way for me to find this please ... A: From what I have found, Robert Flemming Jr. was born in Mississippi the year 1857. He invented the ... | |
| vintage mandolin | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: We have a vintage montgomery ward mandolin from the late 1800's to early 1900's, we aren't sure. It ... A: Someone more familiar with old Mandolins will know more, but my knowledge of them is basic, I played ... | |
| mandolin | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I have my great grandfathers mandolin. Inside its marked "monarch" Its at least 75 years old, It ... A: I think a ball parked price for a store would be $500, a person $300, a collector $700+. These are ... | |
| value | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have an old clarinet made my Windsor of Elkhart Ind. It is in need of much repair. The serial ... A: If I am correct this is a Clarinet made by Buescher, under the name windsor. I can't find anything ... | |
| accordions | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: i have been given 2 old accordions and have tried to find out if they are worth selling but cannot ... A: It seems you might know more about these than I do. Honestly all I know is that if they both work ... | |
| catania carmelo | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: i was given a guitar that once belonged to my grandfather. it have some characteristics simular to a ... A: I am sorry for the late respond my home computer refuses to open my email. I know nothing about ... | |
| antique violin | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: This old violin has been in my wife's family for a century. Possibly from Armenia or Turkey. Any ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. About your Violin, Looks ... | |
| what is this? | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: this is a string instrument of course but as for details. The decorative art work is made of Mother ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. This doesn't look like a ... | |
| series 9 selmer par;is clarinet | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a series 9 selmer paris clarinet not sure if a or b but was told it was a jazz clarinet. the ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. This is an item worth ... | |
| POCKET TRUMPET- "POOSEY HELEY" LONDON #84659 | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: SIR: HOW IS THIS POCKET TRUMPET SEEMS TO LOOK 1910 CIR. ALSO WHAT IS THE APX. VALUE???? ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. Without a picture it is ... | |
| Strativarius, 1724 | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to determine if My grandfathers strat is original. The label has the necessary ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. Something of this caliber ... | |
| My Banjo | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a banjo from my great great grandfather. 5 string, closed back. I m told it is handmade, I ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. If you would like to sell ... | |
| adam schaaf upright piano 47526 | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for an age and value on my daughters piano. It's and Adam Schaaf 47526 with 3 panels of ... A: I am sorry about the late reply, my home computer refuses to open emails. It would be worth it to ... | |
| Upright Stark piano 1910 | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have my grandmother's Stark Upright piano circa 1910. It has a solid cast iron back. It was ... A: I am very sorry for the delay, my home computer won't open my email. Something of this magnitude is ... | |
| unknown brass cylinder instrument? | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have come across a odd device which I believe may be an instrument, but I can find nothing similar ... A: This is not what I was thinking about. My assumption is that you have a harmonica in a different ... | |
| leland accordian | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired an accordian that is marked Germany, with the name LELAND. That is the only ... A: Sorry for the delay, this item is older. The buttons tell the air where to flow through. The ivory ... | |
| upright piano | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Have an inlaw that would like, if you know, to get the value of an antique Becker Bros New York ... A: Becker and bros. was a Piano manufacture that made high quality Pianos. The company went out of ... | |
| Pat. 1886 banjo | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a banjo with the following info on it: Grover non tip, Sept. 21, F & C Pat. 1886 on the front ... A: First let me state that I know nothing about Banjo's but I will try my best. If the Banjo is in ... | |
| Martin Band Trombone | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited a Martin Band Trombone Serial Number 205113 and I'm wondering what it is worth - it ... A: You are lucky, I can't give a year althought Mr. Scott might be able to. Instruments made by Martin ... | |
| Starck Piano | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a PA Starck Piano with serial number of 104948 I think it is a grand piano. would like to ... A: Let me first say my knowledge of pianos is small, but I will try my best. The PA Starck Piano was ... | |
| trombone | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: my trombone say THE BUESCHER ELKHART IND.on it sn#98637 and a number 4 on opposite side thanks A: I you haven't actually asked anything but I'll try my best. In my opinion Buescher is a very good ... | |
| Noblet & Thibouville | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Noblet & Thibouville flute I would like to know that years can be more or less and how much ... A: I am sorry I researched but found very little and my knowledge of Flutes is limited. This looks to ... | |
Antique Musical Instruments
Answers by Expert:
Glenn Blake
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about Musical Instruments, mainly Brass, but of any kind from wind to strings to percussion. I can also answer questions on anything musical. I cannot answer questions on anything else.
Experience
I can play Fife, Trumpet, Cornet, Bass Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Sousaphone, Helicon, Bass, Piano, Organ, and Percussion.
I also sing in the Blue and Grey Barbershop Chorus.
I am a Tubachristmas Coordinator.
I write and arrange music for various groups.
Organizations
MHS Jazz, Marching, Concert Bands
Berkeley County Orchestra
Blue and Grey Chorus
Kernstown United Methodist Band
Percysville Community Band
Publications
Youtube, Panhandle Brass, Tough Man Brass
Education/Credentials
SU Honor Band- 1st chair 2 years
WVU Honor Band- 1st chair 2 years
FU- 1st chair 1 year
Region Honor Band- 1st chair 5 years
Jazz Band- 1st chair 1 year, and Bass Trombone 1 year
Concert Band- 1st chair 7 years
Marching Band- 1st chair 4 years
All-state Band- 3rd chair
Awards and Honors
Achieving Appleman, Order Of the Arrow, Soloist with the Kernstown United Methodist Band, Arranger for the Tough Man Brass
Past/Present Clients
Panhandle Brass, Tough Man Brass
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