Trumpet/Questions

SubjectDate AskedExpert
Selmer Coronet made in France2/5/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: The only number is on the middle valve - serial no. 951. This horn was bought new in Ohio in 1952 ...
  A: Cornets don't sell for much nowadays because few people want them. While a Selmer trumpet of that ...
trumpet2/2/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: why are my trumpet valves brown and how do i clean it?
  A: They could be brown for a number of reasons, including they were made that way (but probably not). ...
Holton Cornet1/17/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have a Holton Collegiate cornet serial number 421491 that I had an appraiser evaluate. I feel he ...
  A: According to this site, 1966: http://www.dancipriano.com/iserialholtontrpt.html He gave you the ...
7C trumpet mouthpieces1/14/2012Troy Laabs
  Q: As Bach produce the 7C or similar mouthpiece, classic, fairly costly, why are so many other makers ...
  A: Bach Uses good quality Brass Beneath the Mouthpiece and though their are other less Expensive ...
trumpet1/14/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: this is more of an asking for general knowledge question as i cant seem to find much. i have a ...
  A: You have a Model 11 trumpet, and you're right on with the date. There could be multiple reasons for ...
Trumpet ?1/11/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have a German made trumpet engraved on the bell with a floral theme and the manufacturers name "H. ...
  A: Trumpets aren't really collectibles in their own right. Their value is directly in proportion to how ...
Trumpet ?1/11/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have a German made trumpet engraved on the bell with a floral theme and the manufacturers name "H. ...
  A: There is scant information on Glassl; a few different instruments are listed on Horn-u-copia: ...
boquilla trompeta1/8/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: I'm from Chile and I thank you for the advice I have given previously. My question is whether there ...
  A: You ask a very good question and I will try to answer it well. I understand you have limited ...
F.E. Olds Trumpets1/6/2012Thomas Krueger
  Q: My father owns two F.E. Olds trumpets and he is looking for information on their value. The Studio ...
  A: Value is quite subjective. Olds trumpets are very well regarded, and as condition is all, what you ...
E.F. Durand Trumpet12/29/2011Troy Laabs
  Q: I'm looking into purchasing a pocket trumpet. I wanted to know if you had any opinions on the E.F. ...
  A: You'll probable get a little lower quality in this price range. I also recommend the Schiller ...
E Benge Trumpet12/27/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I came across this trumpet and don't know if there is a serial # anywhere...but it does say Resno ...
  A: That serial number puts the date of manufacture about 1974. Still worth something but not huge ...
E Benge Trumpet12/26/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I came across this trumpet and don't know if there is a serial # anywhere...but it does say Resno ...
  A: DO NOT DO ANYTHING! You stumbled across a Benge. Possibly an early one. No way of knowing. It is ...
trying to find out age of flugelhorn12/26/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I have been given a JR LaFleur Alliance Flugelhorn and am trying to find out how old it might be - I ...
  A: Martin, The key to the dating of your horn is the word "foreign". That means that LaFleur or Boosey ...
Buescher Aristocrat 10351912/19/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I starting playing this trumpet two weeks ago. I'm not a professional trumpet player, but i feel it ...
  A: You have an interesting horn. When your trumpet was made, Buescher had two brands: Buescher, the ...
Bundy Trumpet12/15/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have a Bundy H&A Selmer trumpet with the serial number 39448. I would say that it is in medium ...
  A: Bundy trumpets in the recent past have been seen as "student-quality" instruments and as such are ...
Buescher Trumpet12/15/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I recently came into possesion of a Buescher trumpet with the serial #423526 on the 2nd valve casing ...
  A: Ah, no, not really. They didn't change much in that time period, so "mid-60s" is probably the best ...
Revelle trumpet made in Italy12/14/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I just purchased what looks like is a pretty old trumpet. The only markings I was able to find on it ...
  A: Matt, The horn was most likely made by Orsi in Italy. Revelle was a stencil name that was imported ...
Palm Winds Trumpet12/13/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have just won a Palm Winds Trumpet in auction, and was reading about them. Another expert has ...
  A: Such a difficult question to answer. I've never heard of your Palm Winds trumpet before, but it ...
Director Marching Men Trumpet by CG Conn, LTD12/10/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I recently purchased this used trumpet for my son, he tested it and liked it, and so here we are. I ...
  A: Kimberly, The Director line was a nice playing student model. If he likes it then it is a good deal ...
OBC Penn Trumpet Serial#6759312/5/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: Ms husband has an Ohio Band Company Penn Trumpet her procured from his grandfathers estate. The ...
  A: Amethyst, Ohio Band made horns for several small music stores and companies. The Penn line was sold ...
Frank Holton Trumpet12/5/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I have a Frank Holton Trumpet in a green case with three slides, two mouth pieces, a music holder, ...
  A: The serial dates the horn to 1909 and the Chicago era of the Holton Company. Most likely it is a ...
My cornet history12/2/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: My dad gave me his cornet that he played in 1962 in his high school year and it was worth $800 ...
  A: Since you don't identify your cornet, there's nothing I can tell you. You'll need to send me ...
Mariachi11/28/2011Troy Laabs
  Q: Names Anthony 17 years of age. I played lead in a jazz band for about a year. Then i left to join a ...
  A: Anthony As for the tonguing, I would say he should hit the Arbans book and tackle triple tonguing ...
Gretsch Cornet11/28/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: Mike, I first wrote to you in 2009 about my '54 Olds Recording, and thanks to you I play nearly ...
  A: John, It is great to hear you started up playing again and have kept going! Gretsch had their horns ...
trompeta profesional11/27/2011Gene Ramsay
  Q: I want to buy a professional trumpet, I have quoted all but I'm tight with my budget and I saw ...
  A: Jacob, Congrats on your decision to upgrade your horn. You must like it quite a bit to make that ...
how old is my trumpet11/27/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: It is a American Standard made by H.N.White co. serial number is 26382 ANSWER: According to this ...
  A: There is no real good answer to that question. Because it's an obscure marque and knowing that ...
am i doing something wrong?11/25/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: Well i've been playing trumpet since about 5th grade but i havent had this problem until about last ...
  A: Victor, The best thing you said was you were going to have a teacher help you out. I can make some ...
Holton Collegiate trumpet11/24/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: i recently bought a Holton Collegiate trumpet at a thrift store for $65. There are only a few dents, ...
  A: Probably late 1963 or early 1964. The Collegiate was Holton's value line of instruments. Just ...
Benge Mouthpiece11/24/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I just recently asked you a mouthpiece question and now i have another one. I finally decided to get ...
  A: Raymond, The Benge sizes are close to the Bach. The Megatone probably sounds dull because you are ...
old art trumpet11/23/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I bought an old art trumpet #1294 (on 2nd valve)and FA buescher is engraved on the bell. It's silver ...
  A: We're not really sure how this all went. Gus Buescher left his own company rather early and was ...
Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet (Selmer era?)11/22/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: Could you comment on the probable playability, value and age of this instrument please? Model ...
  A: What you've quoted is the serial number. Best guess is early 70s. If the valve casings are not ...
Intermediate Trumpet Suggestion11/22/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I have been playing trumpet for 9 years now and am looking to get a better trumpet than the cheap ...
  A: Derek, First you need to determine what music and playing characteristics you are looking at. There ...
French Selmer Trumpet11/20/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I am in possession of my father's French Selmer trumpet. Serial number is 3114. It says Paris on ...
  A: Glenn, The horn dates to 1939 right before the war. The Selmer factory had many problems during WWII ...
grinnell trumpet11/19/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: it has "grinnell" etched vertically down the bell and "tone tempered" horizontally. it is in "very ...
  A: It appears like the horn might be in reasonable condition. From that one picture, it might be a ...
Fr. Besson Tpt.11/17/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: My trusty F Besson suddenly became 'dead' and unresponsive. I suspect a lack of compression? in one ...
  A: Your question was forwarded to the pool, so I'll see if I can help. After 40 years, it might well ...
Buescher Trumpet11/16/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I have a Buescher 400 Trumpet serial number 364155.It belonged to my Uncle who was a ...
  A: Value on Buescher instruments is going up. Without seeing it, it's hard to say. The serial number ...
Leblanc Paris 707 sonic trumpet11/15/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: I recently purchased a Leblanc 707 Sonic Trumpet made in France. The serial number is 11193. I ...
  A: Because no one has answered your question, I'm guessing there's not a lot of information about. ...
Hernals Trumpet?11/15/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I stumbled upon this horn on eBay and have absolutely no idea what to think of it. I don't know if ...
  A: Robby, It is a stencil horn done by one of the European makers (probably) and was designed as a ...
holton trupet11/15/2011Thomas Krueger
  Q: can you tell me the year it was made by the serial # 77584 it is in a hard case and the horn is ...
  A: Best guess appears to be 1923. Most of these Holtons, when in good condition, are desirable horns. ...
Bundy Trumpet11/14/2011Mike Pawul
  Q: I have recently obtained a BUNDY trumpet, i was wondering if you would be able to date it and be ...
  A: Jamie, The horn dates around 1977 and was the Selmer-Bach entry level model. It compares to a Bach ...

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I can answer your questions about Buescher trumpets and cornets. I have been playing Buescher for 35 years and collecting for 7.

Experience

I first started playing my grandfather's Buescher 400 trumpet in 1975. Since then I have done a lot of research, including original catalogs and advertisements that I own, correspondence with other Buescher owners, and obtaining my own Buescher collection, including six trumpets and three cornets.

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I am a technical writer with 15 years experience. I have also been playing trumpet since 1975 and collecting Buescher for the past 7 years.

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