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| old Eb alto horn | 6/12/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I recently aquired a brass instrument which i have since found out is most likely an Eb Alto Horn. ...
A: The dating of Besson instruments - particularly non-trumpets - is difficult. If you would like to ...
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| 1916 Holton euphonium | 6/11/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I have a very old holton with a serial # of 35646. Is there anything you can tell me about the horn ...
A: In 1898, Frank Holton opened his third-floor two-room Chicago shop and created his first trombone - ...
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| antique WW Putnam & Co. organ | 6/10/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
Q: How much is it worth because it has been made electric but in excellent condition? Also where can I ...
A: We do not specialize in organs but acoustic pianos so I'm unable to give you any valuable ...
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| Luigi Fenga's mandolin | 6/10/2009 | Jim Garber |
Q: I'm writing from Italy, I have a Fenga's mandolin and I'm tryng to sell it but I need a ...
A: Ciao Stefano: Thanks for the photos. This is a very unusual mandolin. Either it was an experimental ...
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| Gautrot Aine & co. trombone | 6/10/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: You gave me an excellent answer to my question. I do have a couple of other questions- Is it ...
A: It is probably either silver plated brass, or german silver which is actually a type of brass. As ...
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| Martin Superlative trumpet | 6/9/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I have a martin Superlative Dansant Model trumpet from the 1920s. What is the quality of this model ...
A: It was a professional level instrument. As far as getting it repaired, it really depends on what ...
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| Metal Clarinet | 6/9/2009 | Suzie |
Q: A Lorenzo Sansone metal clarinet was just donated to my program. I'm trying to decide how to handle ...
A: Can you send a few photos of the clarinet? Maybe from your photos I can figure out who actually made ...
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| Triebert Clarinet | 6/9/2009 | Suzie |
Q: My name is Claire and I have a Triebert clarinet which I believe to be of some value that I would ...
A: Can you take a few photos of your clarinet and email them to me so I can give you detailed ...
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| Conn Trumpet | 6/9/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I purchased a Conn Director trumpet and was looking for the serial number but do not now where to ...
A: Unfortunately as you MAY (or may not) know I don't give out any sort of brass instrument information ...
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| Piano Info | 6/8/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
Q: I have recently purchased a Compton & Price baby grand piano manufactured sometime before 1918. I ...
A: Hi, Thank you for using allexperts. The only information that I have is that they were built in ...
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| Saxaphone with the word Symphony engraved on the bell | 6/8/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I have just inherited a Baritone sax with Symphony engraved on the bell. It is etched in double ...
A: Your saxophone was produced in China as is all of the other musical instruments marked with the ...
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| 1912 Frank Holton couturier | 6/7/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I was handed down this model number 7340 by my father that was handed down to him by his Uncle Ben. ...
A: I'm not sure what earlier message you are referencing, but Holton used the New Proportion model in ...
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| Fernand Chapelain Flute | 6/7/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I recently purchased a (cocus?) wooden flute at an estate sale. Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection ...
A: Can you email me some photos of the flute? Are there many keys on it or just a few? It's most likely ...
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| Antique Violin | 6/7/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: Mr. Avagliano, I have a Violin I aquired at a Church rummage sale several years ago. It Has a ...
A: I'll be happy to help. I need to know where you are located so that I can recommend a shop near you. ...
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| antique ( I think) trombone | 6/6/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: The complete inscription on this silver plated and it looks like the inside of the bell might have ...
A: Gautrot was in business from 1845-1885 in Paris. Gautrot was a major litigant against Sax, which was ...
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| mahillon clarinet | 6/6/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I have recently been given a black wooden clarinet 15 keys made by C.Mahillon. The condition is ...
A: Usually the Mahillon items I see are antique flutes (on eBay). Can you email me a few photos of the ...
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| an upright Soufleto | 6/5/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
Q: there is not a lot of information on Soufleto in the first instance - my piano has a serial number ...
A: In regards to your piano, I would recommend that you do not take it with you and sell it. If you ...
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| Antique Violin | 6/5/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: Mr. Avagliano, I have a Violin I aquired at a Church rummage sale several years ago. It Has a ...
A: Well, it seems like you answered your own question. I certainly wouldn't be able to tell you ...
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| Can you identify this zither? | 6/5/2009 | Jim Garber |
Q: I have purchased this old zither at a yard sale. I am not able to find markings of any kind on it. ...
A: It is a concert zither. primarily played in Germany and in german communities. The melody is played ...
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| Viola | 6/5/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: My father has a 1939 viola made by Frederick Haenel. It is in very good condition and has a letter ...
A: I'll contact David and let him know about your father's instrument. AllExperts doesn't give me your ...
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| Antique Violin | 6/5/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: I have a violin which was my mother's when she was little and it was my first. I believe it was made ...
A: Well, Adolf Schonfelder doesn't appear in any of my standard references, although that's not too ...
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| Triebert Clarinet | 6/4/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I found an old wood clarinet. The wood is black/ The markings on the bell is Triebert Drevete A ...
A: I should be able to provide manufacturer information about your clarinet. Please provide some photos ...
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| Catania Carmelo Mandolin | 6/4/2009 | Jim Garber |
Q: you answered a question about a mandolin in 08' about a Catania Carmelo from 1900 to 1920. It was a ...
A: I would post a wanted ad on www.mandolincafe.com offhand, I don't know anyone who has one for sale ...
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| sax | 6/4/2009 | Suzie |
Q: i have an old sax in excellent condition,case is also mint condition it is a lyon and healy pat apld ...
A: Is your saxophone an alto, soprano, C melody, tenor or baritone sax? Please provide some photos of ...
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| Holton Trombone | 6/4/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I was told that in 1928 Holton produced a (or severa) trombone with the Whiteman potato head ...
A: Yes, that is correct. Here is a picture of one: ...
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| Martin Tuba - Silver - Bright Laquared Bell | 6/3/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: "The Martin" - Elkhorn, Indiana BBb Sousaphone, Serial Number 185248 - Silver Satin Finish w/bright ...
A: It is a comparatively new one, 1953. In the mid-1950s, the quality of the Martin began to decline. ...
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| violin and case | 6/3/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: This violin is not in a salable condition. I am just interested if you have any record of a maker ...
A: I have sold a few instruments with this name labeled inside, but haven't been able to find any ...
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| Old Clarinet | 6/3/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I came across a Brittany Paris-Elkhart clarinet #1003... It appears to be of wood with ...
A: I recently saw a Brittany Paris flute on eBay and believe it's something with Strasser but am not ...
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| Sousaphone | 6/3/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I own a Windsor Sousaphone, on the bell is engraved, Windsor Elhart, IND, USA. The serial #33493, ...
A: The Elkhart Band Instrument Company was started in 1924 by Andrew Beardsley. After Beardsley's death ...
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| 1890 DISTIN CORNET | 6/3/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: HOW RARE IS A 1890 EB CORNET PHILADELPHIA SUPERIOR MODEL FULLY ENGRAVED WITH ORIGNAL CASE AND ALL ...
A: Distin was never a high volume - but very capable maker which makes his work desirable and ...
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| beginner violin | 6/3/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: My very young daughter (3 years old) will not stop talking about playing violin and begs me every ...
A: I know exactly what you mean about the problems of finding a good-sounding small instrument! It's ...
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| 1916 Holton euphonium | 6/1/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I have a very old holton with a serial # of 35646. Is there anything you can tell me about the horn ...
A: If you are asking whether there is any more information attached to the serial number other than a ...
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| J. Gras Fluglehorn | 5/31/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I picked up a fluglehorn at a flea market in France this morning. The inscription says: Brevette ...
A: Its possible, but you are probably going to have to be lucky or put some money into it. Gras was a ...
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| Coronet Grand Rapids Stamped On The Bell | 5/30/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I have recently acquired a coronet and have no idea when it was made or even what type it is. It is ...
A: I assume that the serial number is really 115197, but that really doesn't tell us much, other than ...
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| Antique violin | 5/30/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: I own a violin that was made in 1813 by Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer. I was wondering if you could tell me ...
A: J. B. Schweitzer was a maker born in Graz, Austria. He trained in Vienna, but worked primarily in ...
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| elkhart alto condition | 5/30/2009 | Kenton Scott |
Q: I own a silver-plated sax, and it's been sitting in an attic for 30 years. The case has aquired ...
A: Conn saxes are respected instruments, so it is probably worth keeping in good working condition. ...
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| Martin Freres, Carl Fischer & Manhattan | 5/29/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I have a Martin Freres Vendome Paris clarinet SN# E4945 and it appears to be in good condition with ...
A: First of all I'd need photos of your clarinets to provide specific information. Please email any ...
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| Old English Marching Piccolo with belt pouch | 5/29/2009 | Suzie |
Q: Antique Probably Military in 2 parts. Box wood and ivory pre 1900 both parts are marked with crown, ...
A: I DID receive your photos and I apologize for not contacting you sooner! Rudall Carte is an ...
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| violin | 5/29/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
Q: I have a john Juzek vio;in, label inscribed, master copy of straditarvus, 1966 #170 made in Prague. ...
A: There's very little reliable information about violins online. However, the best place to contact ...
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| Buescher Clarinet | 5/28/2009 | Suzie |
Q: I have a clarinet from my youth that has a number #C 6471, early sixties? Is it worth restoring? ...
A: If possible, please provide photos of your clarinet for additional information as there are many ...
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