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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 - ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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Antique Musical Instruments
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Kenton Scott
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Expertise
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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