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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Imperial Band Instruments | 7/6/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I recently acquired an Imperial Trumpet made in Williamsport PA. The serial number is 71. Do you ... A: Yes, Imperial was a company with mysterious origins. It was probably a group of Keefer employees ... | ||
| monarch trumpet. | 7/5/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: good afternoon kenton. i have found an old trumpet in my attic and i wondered if you could shed some ... A: Monarch is one of those names that a number of entities used. There is a Wurlitzer Monarch, a Lyons ... | ||
| The Elkhart Band Instrument Company e-flat mellophone | 7/5/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: The serial number is 148xxx. We are trying to find out when it was made and what quality level it ... A: The Elkhart Band Instrument Company was started in 1924 by Buescher President Andrew Beardsley. ... | ||
| Violin | 7/3/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
| Q: I have a Violin that was given to me. My grandmother said she was told it was a Stratavires ( i ... A: Well, violins with a Stradivari label (that are not actually by Stradivari) have been produced since ... | ||
| "Imperiale" Piano #30729 - very small - possible value? | 7/3/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: My husband did a little work trade years ago for a small, very cute piano that is inscribed with ... A: It sounds like your piano was made in Japan. I'm unable to find any information about when your ... | ||
| piano | 7/1/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: i have a a piano made by chase norwalk ohio model is grand,they have one in the white house,what is ... A: If you email me photos of your piano, that will help for me to assess its value. My email is ... | ||
| clarinet | 7/1/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: A friend has a "clarinet like" instrument. She calls it a clarinet trombone. I don't think so. The ... A: My area isn't woodwinds, but this one is intriguing. If it is just thinner than a wooden clarinet, ... | ||
| Antique French Horn | 6/29/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I have my fathers french horn and am trying to determine when it was manufactured. It has stamped ... A: The Elkhart Band Instrument Company was started in 1924 by Buescher President Andrew Beardsley. ... | ||
| history-value? | 6/28/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I have a coronet made by Olds Superstar of Fullerton Ca. serial # 912157. I would like to find out ... A: made 1974-6 Ambassador Special Studio Super Recording Opera The Ambassador was a student horn and ... | ||
| Bell organ | 6/28/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: We have a large pedal organ and were wondering what its approximate value is. It was made by the ... A: My expertise is with acoustic pianos, not organs. I'm unable to tell you the value of your organ. ... | ||
| Kay cello | 6/27/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
| Q: I have a Kay cello model 60 3/4 serial number 18931 what do you think it is worth ? A: Kay cellos are generally very inexpensive, even in top condition. The model number indicates tht ... | ||
| chase hackley piano | 6/26/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I have been offered a chase hackley piano . However I would have to go a long way to pick it up and ... A: Hi, Thank you for using allexperts. Do you know how old it is? It is not a name brand piano so ... | ||
| Ivars & Pond piano -- need to sell | 6/26/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I was recently given a family heirloom piano from my parents which I've been told is so old it ... A: Hi, Thank you for using allexperts. In regards to your Ivers & Pond, it is a very well made ... | ||
| Emerson flute | 6/25/2009 | Suzie |
| Q: is what's written on flute A: The model number should be written on the longest-sized piece (body) near the top where it says ... | ||
| Regina | 6/25/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique farm house and found a Regina piano in the barn. I've done some ... A: You can try to offer it as a free piano on some websites: http://www.pianomart.com ... | ||
| Buescher Trombone | 6/24/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: From wht you do know what level of quality is the Buescher Trombone on. Was it an elite brand or ... A: A 1920s trombone with an f-attachment, was almost certainly intended to be a bass trombone. ... | ||
| Shumann Grand Piano | 6/24/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: We own a Schumann Inverted Grand Action Assuring Repetition Improved Scale upright antique piano. ... A: Your piano was built in 1909. It is difficult to tell you the value with out seeing photos of it. ... | ||
| schumann piano | 6/24/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I have an old Schumann piano that was given to me approximately 12 years ago. The only information ... A: Your piano was built in 1905. Its probably not worth restoring if it needs a lot of work. I'd ... | ||
| Harmony Monterey Mandolin | 6/23/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: I have a 1930 Harmony Monterey Mandolin in good condition and was wondering how much it was worth? I ... A: According to my sources, Harmony Monterey mandolins were mde from the 1950s into the 1970s. Book ... | ||
| Wood Flute Ebony 6 Keys | 6/23/2009 | Suzie |
| Q: it has 6 sylver keys and don't say nothing about make ,year,etc.,he said is from 1900s or before, ... A: Your flute was made around the 1900s and is German-made with nickel-silver keys. It's most likely in ... | ||
| Knabe Piano | 6/22/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: A local used piano dealer is going out of business (after 25 yrs.). He has a Knabe console, built ... A: I do not know too much about Falcone so I'd have to recommend the Knabe. You may want to try ... | ||
| Previous Question | 6/22/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I was browsing the net looking for information about my family when I ran into ... A: Hannah, I'm not familiar enough with the workings of Ask the Experts to know whether there is a way ... | ||
| French Horn | 6/21/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: My father and I are trying to figure out the year of his french horn. We know it belonged to his ... A: Since 1836, the Kruspe family has been making instruments in Erfurt (PREDIGER-strasse 13 and then ... | ||
| Old Violin | 6/21/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
| Q: I recently purchased an old violin for a very small sum. It has no internal label and is stamped ... A: Well, from the information you've given, it's very difficult to tell you anything concrete about ... | ||
| Yosco #2 banjo | 6/20/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: We have a Yosco #2 banjo, double rim, patent Dec. 31, 1918 and have been looking for an estimate ... A: not much info on this, tho I have seen a few of these banjos, all 4 a string with a sort of double ... | ||
| Cornet | 6/20/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I just purchased a cornet from a friend, and I am trying to figure out how old it is. It is a ... A: Not really. It is rumored that Ray Lammers used King instruments as his stencils. Here is one of ... | ||
| 2 Clarinets: Carl Fischer, New York and WVG. Schults, New York | 6/19/2009 | Suzie |
| Q: Well my 1st question had not attached images so I will say this again. I have two clarinets with the ... A: I BELIEVE that the Fischer is a Bb clarinet and the Schults is an A clarinet due to the lengths. As ... | ||
| maggini violin | 6/19/2009 | Michael Avagliano |
| Q: I'd like to know the approximate value of a Maggini (Giovanni Paolo) violin (made c 1610) .original ... A: Unfortunately, your question is very difficult to answer for several reasons. First, are you talking ... | ||
| Old Euphonium | 6/19/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: We have an instrument we believe to be a 4 valve euphonium. It is silver and has the marking "Class ... A: There were a number of Williams companies. Earl Williams, Charles Williams, Williams Music House, ... | ||
| Selmer Clarined | 6/18/2009 | Suzie |
| Q: Suzie: I have a Selmer Clarinet, serial #K9959. It was my Dads and he purchased it in approx 1930. ... A: Any chance you can go to the shop and sneak a few photos of the clarinet and logos, etc.? Any idea ... | ||
| horn | 6/17/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: about 23 years ago i found this very old looking horn that i found it milner north dakota. it has a ... A: Aug. Heimen was a trade name used by GW Jenkins of Kansas City. JW Jekins was located in Kansas ... | ||
| Broadwood piano number 1889 | 6/16/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I am a french piano tuner, I've seen today a half-grand Broadwood & sons piano number 1889 at a ... A: Do you have photos of the piano that you could email me - contact@lindebladpiano.com. Also, the ... | ||
| 2 Clarinets: Carl Fischer, New York and WVG. Schults, New York | 6/15/2009 | Suzie |
| Q: Well my 1st question had not attached images so I will say this again. I have two clarinets with the ... A: Both of your clarinets are of Albert System key configuration. Carl Fischer was an importer of ... | ||
| Antique Mandolin | 6/15/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: Jim, My Grandfather left me a Gibson Mandolin that is stamped 1916 inside the instrument itself. ... A: Usually the serial number is not the same as the year of manufacture for Gibsons. A photo would ... | ||
| Antique Piano | 6/15/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I have an antique W.W. Kimball Co piano patented Sept 24, 1895 with a serial number of 131108. If ... A: Your piano was built in 1904. If its an upright piano its worth around $500 and if a grand around ... | ||
| New Washburn mandolin | 6/14/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: Can you give me any information including value of this mandolin given to me by my grandfather. The ... A: C.: It is very difficult to tell much from your photo, but this looks a simple Washburn. Washburn ... | ||
| Hackley piano | 6/14/2009 | Todd Lindeblad |
| Q: I have an upright Hackley piano in playable condition. In fact my wife and daughters play it. It ... A: Do you have the serial number - http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_Serial_Number.html? Also, would ... | ||
| finger hook | 6/14/2009 | Kenton Scott |
| Q: I would like to purchase an adjustable finger hook for the lead pipe on my Conn 80A cornet. Know ... A: If you are talking about one of those that strap to the leadpipe and tighten down with a screw, I ... | ||
| old guitar | 6/13/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: have a Washburn guitar, an electric acoustic guitar; it was the George and Washburn inside ; numbers ... A: The Washburn D130 was an unusual guitar in that the top was made of ash -- most acoustics have the ... | ||
| Uke | 6/13/2009 | Jim Garber |
| Q: My questions are so simple, i am embarrassed to ask them, but I did not the answers in my beginner's ... A: From the measurements, I would say you have a baritone uke. The usual ukes sizes are standard ... | ||
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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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