Trumpet/EK Blessing Trumpet

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Expert: Vikrant Singh Badwal - 10/13/2009


Question

blessing trumpet
Hello, my daughter is evaluating several trumpets that have come from a friends family.  One is an "Artist Model" EKBlessing Co.  It has a stamped serial number on the side of the second valve.
# 120655  I think is from 1963?  It's in 'ok' shape, with some flaking of the lacquer, but no dents.  What's the trumpet worth? (roughly, of course)
Many Thanks!

Answer
Hi Jim,

You are correct in the year of manufacture. Blessing Artist models are well built and sound nice. Judging by the condition of the instrument and its age, at the very least you can probably sell for $400+. Since it is an Artist model, not Scholastic, and I haven't seen it sold as much, I feel that interest might be high for the instrument. The instrument was quite popular in its era.

Good Luck.

Vikrant Singh Badwal

Expertise

I can answer question about trumpet playing techniques and general musicianmanship. I have great insight on the characteristics of good trumpet playing. I can answer questions that cover good tone, expanding range, sustaining endurance, and breakdown practice techniques. I can also answer questions about trumpet maintenance and small repairs applicable to brass instrumentation. I can also discuss general brass playing techniques. Since, I recently graduated from college, I am not able to answer questions that are in the post-university level of this genre.

Experience

15 years of playing trumpet-from elementary school to college graduation. 1 year of playing fluegelhorn. 1 quarter of playing baritone horn. 1 season of bass drum in percussion ensemble.

Organizations
Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- 7 seasons Cal Poly Mustang Pep Band- 5 seasons Cal Poly Wind Orchestra/Ensembles- 6 years Cal Poly Brass Ensembles- 3 years Cal Poly University Jazz Band- 1 year IHS Cavalry Marching Band- 4 seasons IHS Symphonic Band- 3 years IHS Jazz Band- 2 years

Education/Credentials
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2.5 years of private trumpet lessons. Collegiate musician in jazz, pep, marching, wind orchestra and brass ensembles. High school musician in jazz, marching, and symphonies.

Awards and Honors
Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- Lead Drill Designer- 5 years Cal Poly Wind Orchestra- Principal Trumpet- 2 years IHS Jazz Band- Lead Trumpet- 1 year IHS Cavalry Marching Band- Co-Section Leader- 1 season

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