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| #3 valve | 11/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a Borg trumpet #2BA05514515 that has a bad #3 valve. Can I get a replacement?
A: I haven't seen a Borg trumpet for quite some years. Originally they were a Chinese instrument and I ...
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| Taps | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I haven't played the trumpet in almost 20 years, but I still kinda know what I'm doing. Could you ...
A: I think you are referring to what we know as "The Last Post", which is actually a bugle call played ...
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| Olds trumpet | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet that I got from my grandfather. Ingraved on my trumpets bell are the words, ...
A: but I am afraid I am unable to give you the information you seek on your trumpet, Jonathan. I would ...
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| Olds trumpet | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet that I got from my grandfather. Ingraved on my trumpets bell are the words, ...
A: To properly age your trumpet I will need a serial number, which would tell us the year of ...
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| Trumpet Care | 11/11/2009 |
Q: How can I tell if my trumpet is lacquered or not? It's a YTR2335A. Some sites seem to say it's ...
A: G'day Joe, There is the point of terminology in which some manufacturures will say "plated" instead ...
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| Trumpet History/Value | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Mr. Bull My Father pasted away in 1993 and I've had his trumpet since that time. I had actually kind ...
A: You have a beautufl horn on your hands. The Blessing horns were one of the better horns made in the ...
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| Besson Grand Prix & Yamaha Trumpets | 11/10/2009 |
Q: How is it "down under"? :) I sent initially 2 separate e-mail inquiries about the above 2 trumpets, ...
A: Marta, For some inexplicable reason my replies are not getting through to you. Please email me your ...
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| Conn 20b serial numbers | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I read one of your previous responses to another email about the Conn 20b trumpet with the "S" ...
A: At a guess the S represents the finish - SILVER. Is yours silver? If not I'll have to do some more ...
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| F. Besson | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have had a F. Besson cornet in 20 years and it was quite old when I bought it. For the last 10 ...
A: The French Bessons were one of the first instruments of their kind to be made, so you have a ...
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| trumpet date and value | 11/8/2009 |
Q: i bought a brass trumpet at a yard sale and it is engraved with fe olds and son. the serial number ...
A: My records here shows that your trumpet was made in either late 1955, or early 1956. I would need ...
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| holton trumpet | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a holton trumpet that seems pretty old and I was just wondering about what time period it was ...
A: Firstly, it's difficult to put a valuaion on a horn without seeing it as there are so many things to ...
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| Victory Trumpet | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage Victory trumpet, they say these are Chinese, but mine is made in Italy, are there ...
A: You're right, I did mis-read your email. That's what comes of trying to get information back too ...
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| Victory Trumpet | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage Victory trumpet, they say these are Chinese, but mine is made in Italy, are there ...
A: Keith Sorry for the slight delay in replying, but there have been a few computer problems at this ...
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| Victory Trumpet | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage Victory trumpet, they say these are Chinese, but mine is made in Italy, are there ...
A: I have been with this forum for a long time and you are the first inquiry I have ever had from good ...
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| E-Benge Silver trumpet | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have an E Benge silver model 3 medium large bore trumpet Serial Number 5420 which I think dates it ...
A: It's always difficult to put a valuation on a horn becasue of the many variables invoilved, but ...
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| BLESSING B-141 CORNET | 10/27/2009 |
Q: .. First I must tell you how much a enjoy reading your answers and advice .....I need some here ...
A: David, BUY IT!!!! If the one I saw at the link you gave is the one you actually will get - BUY ...
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| BLESSING B-141 CORNET | 10/27/2009 |
Q: .. First I must tell you how much a enjoy reading your answers and advice .....I need some here ...
A: Before I launch into the details on your Blessing cornet (lovely horn) can you please give me the ...
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| Recent 2 Correspondences | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Frankie, Recently(it seems like at least a couple of weeks ago),I wrote two enquiries to you, about ...
A: I have just been back through my previous answers and found this one - posted some weeks ago. It ...
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| Huttl Trumpet | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We have a Huttl Trumpet and we are wondering how much it is worth. On the front it says "Made by ...
A: The Huttl trumpets were indeed made in Germany - Stuttgart to be exact - and were quite a solid horn ...
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| Marching trumpet or marching bugle? | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have a King K-20 trumpet/bugle serial number 119995 that places it's manufacture about 1928. It ...
A: Quite a "curly" question, but here goes. I believe that what you have is a KING SOPRANO BUGLE. The ...
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| Kohlert or Etude? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I was thinking about getting a one of the trumpets on musiciansfriend. I'm considering either the ...
A: Of the two instruments you mention I would stick with the Kohlert. They were a good student horn. ...
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| Sherwood Standard USA 105278 | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a Sherwood Standard USA in silver with # 105278 on the second valve. It ...
A: I'm afraid I'm not going to be a lot of help to you in your quest. To the best of my knowledge, ...
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| 1919 Holton Elkhorn/1941 US Cornet | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I wanted to try to get some history on my horns that I recently purched. First, 1919 Holton Trumpet ...
A: Ed, Thanks for the follow-up. The LP would mean "LOW PITCH", which means it would have played in ...
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| corrosion on ports of the trumpet piston | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Recently I took my valves out to inspect and discovered a green corrosion on all the two top valve ...
A: ...it's a good one. Firstly, corrosion/mould is a normal occurrence, but it can be prevented. Try ...
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| BOOZEY&Co TRUMPET | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a silver trumpet Boozey & Co in really good condition. Floral engraved class A light ...
A: Where in England are you from. I'm originally from Darwen, Lancashire. According to my records here ...
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| 1919 Holton Elkhorn/1941 US Cornet | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I wanted to try to get some history on my horns that I recently purched. First, 1919 Holton Trumpet ...
A: I'm not quite sure what you want to know, given that you have serial numbers and the years of ...
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| Benge Trumpets | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Hy!! I just want to ask if the Benge Renegade II Millenium Edition trumpet is a good choice for me. ...
A: In my honest opinion it doesn't really matter what kind of music you play on a Benge trumpet. Benge ...
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| champion usa made trumpet | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I just bought a very old looking Champion trumpet serial number 14996 made in the USA. I was ...
A: The Champion trumpets were made in Germany by a company called Bohm and Meinel who manufactured ...
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| Holton Trumpet / silver / serial 463141 / T100 on blowpipe | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me when this trumpet was made and the approximate value. It is in immaculate ...
A: The Holton T100 was a good quality trumpet - not the best of the Holton range, but nevertheless a ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Benge my parents bought me in 1978 or 1979. ML on second valve. Bell says Resno-Tempered ...
A: Benge made a great horn. Your serial number (22410) dates your horn to about a 1978 year of ...
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| Henri Selmer Trumpet | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a trumpet that has Henri Selmer Paris GRAND PRIX Geneve 1927 Liege 1930 Henri Selmer in ...
A: The 9804 is the serial number, which records show was made in 1929. The 51,52 and 53 refer to the ...
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| kadit trumpet | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i have recently bought a trumpet from a garage sale and was wondering what kind it was? it ahs KADIT ...
A: AHA!!! Now we might be getting somewhere, Doug. I am particularly interested in the words you ...
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| kadit trumpet | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have recently bought a trumpet from a garage sale and was wondering what kind it was? it ahs KADIT ...
A: Doug, The serial number you quote could belong to one of many makers. What I was hoping was that ...
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| bach trumpet models | 10/1/2009 |
Q: What are the differences between a trumpet Bach Strad Model 180S37, a 180S43, and a 180S72? Also, ...
A: Good questions! The answers are of a technical nature. The 180 would be the model number The S ...
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| Trumpet | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Selmer Trumpet. On the bell is engraved, Henri Selmer Paris. Geneve 1927 Barcelone 1929 ...
A: We meet again, Bruce. I can understand your second question and my only explanation is that when an ...
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| kadit trumpet | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have recently bought a trumpet from a garage sale and was wondering what kind it was? it ahs KADIT ...
A: I have to say I have never heard of KADIT trumpets and can only make the assumption that the word ...
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| Trumpet | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Selmer Trumpet. On the bell is engraved, Henri Selmer Paris. Geneve 1927 Barcelone 1929 ...
A: You have a gold medal winner on your hands. The engraving means your horn model got the gold medal ...
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| Bach Stradivarius Trumpet | 9/28/2009 |
Q: We have a Bach Strad Model 25 from my father-in-law and were wondering on the value for insurance ...
A: The Bach Strad is one of the finest trumpets ever made. Yours, the Bach 25, is a slightly larger ...
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| Yamaha Trumpet-Age & Value | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Would you please determine age, quality and value (for insurance replacement as well as resale ...
A: (I remember the old song, "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wild Wood". Somewhat of a classic in the old ...
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| F.Besson Trumpet-Vintage/Age & Value | 9/28/2009 |
Q: First, thank you so much for being part of this wonderful volunteer organization. I just found your ...
A: Marta. You certainly know how to pick 'em. The Besson you have is French in origin (Paris, as per ...
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| Bach Mercedes serial number 198168 | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have played this horn now for several years as a semi-pro. Can you give me any details about how ...
A: Carl. Good to hear from you. You are welcome to contact me at any time if I can help you. The Olds ...
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| conn trumpet | 9/23/2009 |
Q: whats a conn director ser.#512943, fair condition,worth. Thanks
A: Sorry this has taken a few days to answer - put it down to winter ills here in Australia. The ...
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| lafayette | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I bought a student trumpet about 10 years ago, It's a lafayette. Did Sears sell this brand at one ...
A: The Lafayette was made in Paris by a brass instrument manufacturer called Couesnon (pronounced ...
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| Getzen Eterna Trumpet, Serverinsen model | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Mr. Bull, I own a Getzen Eterna Severinsen model that I purchased back in the mid 70's. (Silver). ...
A: Well, you certainly have a fine horn on your hands and I guess it's a bit sad that no-one in the ...
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| Wurlitzer trumpet | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I deal in antiques and know zilch about instruments. Looking for info on a trumpet, marked ...
A: Andy, One piece sounds like a LYRE, which is used for holding music when marching. The association ...
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| Wurlitzer trumpet | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I deal in antiques and know zilch about instruments. Looking for info on a trumpet, marked ...
A: There is a connection between Conn and Wurlitzer trumpets through the Pan American range, which were ...
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| Stadium Trumpet 005699 | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Is this trumpet of good quality? "Made in Czecho Slovakia" is stamped on silver collar that the ...
A: In a word, NO, your trumpet is not valuable and the quality is perhaps average. There were a lot of ...
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| Besson horn | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a horn with the following information on it and am interested in finding out the history of ...
A: According to serial number records here your horn (#82531) was made about 1911. That's from the ...
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| Conn trumpet | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Bull, I stumbled upon what looks like a 'silver' Conn Pan-American Connqueror serial #92087, Elkhart ...
A: Bridget, Historically I am not aware that Conn sold their company because they are still in ...
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| Conn trumpet | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Bull, I stumbled upon what looks like a 'silver' Conn Pan-American Connqueror serial #92087, Elkhart ...
A: The Pan Am range of instruments was originally made by Conn as a student line, as you have read and ...
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| Martin trumpet from 60's serial # 215146 | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 6th grader who is starting music this year, and am wondering if this would be a good ...
A: I'm afraid I don't have much info' for you as my records don't cover a lot about the Martin range. ...
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| Trumpet--Finish | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Mr. Bull, My old trumpet has half lacquer on and half lacquer off. What's the effective method for ...
A: If you want to remove all the lacquer and start again you will need to speak with a professional ...
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| Identifying 70 year old trumpet | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet that was a recently departed relative's apartment. I am trying to identify ...
A: I enjoy my involvement with this site. I just wish I could help you more. I find it interesting ...
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| York 75 Trumpet | 9/15/2009 |
Q: We recently acquired a York 75 trumpet, serial #624043. I was wondering if you might know the age. ...
A: I went back to the answered questions for myself and it looks like Ramon was one of the first I ever ...
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| Identification | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Bull, I have an old Conn Trumpet that I'm trying to identify by serial number. I see it to be ...
A: Re your Conn trumpet the numbers 1 and 2 would refer to the valves/pistons more than likely. They ...
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| Identifying 70 year old trumpet | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet that was a recently departed relative's apartment. I am trying to identify ...
A: I will need more information if I am to do a full appraisal of your trumpet. To answer your initial ...
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| York 75 Trumpet | 9/13/2009 |
Q: We recently acquired a York 75 trumpet, serial #624043. I was wondering if you might know the age. ...
A: Original York trumpets have been around since the very early 1900s and were a good student horn. ...
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| Holton T602R Trumpet | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My son is in 5th grade and wants to play the Trumpet. I have his fathers T602R Holton Collegiate. ...
A: which I feel is most reasonable. My gut feeling is, if the slides are still well soldered and ...
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| Value | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Bach Stradivarius trumpet with serial number M 16718. Best I can tell, there is no model ...
A: Lucky you having a Bach Strad'. I have a Bach Mercedes, which was the next line down from the ...
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| conn trumpet value | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Looking for a ballpark value on a Conn Trumpet model number 56b, serial number 274855. Unrestored, ...
A: Many years ago, when Adam was a lad, I owned a Conn 56B and it was a good trumpet to learn on, for ...
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| Holton T602R Trumpet | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My son is in 5th grade and wants to play the Trumpet. I have his fathers T602R Holton Collegiate. ...
A: Get a quote or two on what it would cost to get the slides fixed and if you go down this track and ...
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| value and history of cornet | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have inherited my great-grandfather's cornet. He brought this cornet from Ireland when he ...
A: The serial number of your cornet makes it very old. I reckon about 1909-1910 would be the year of ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Serial on the horn is 9301 on the leadpipe is the number 23 When was this horn made and wmat is the ...
A: Please give me a couple of days to try and find more information about your horn. Selmer were ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have come across a Benge I now have on layaway. It looks almost new to speak of the finish on the ...
A: Craig, Valuing a horn is difficult without actually sighting it. It's also very difficult to value ...
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| history of our trumpet | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I recently came across an older trumpet and i was just wondering when it was made and if anyone ...
A: Pan American trumpets were made kin Elkhart, Indiana, by Conn from the early 1930s for about 20 ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have come across a Benge I now have on layaway. It looks almost new to speak of the finish on the ...
A: Congratulation! You have bought a beautifully-made horn. I am dead jealous. Benge have been around ...
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| Silver Nadira Ali and Co bflat trumpet | 8/31/2009 |
Q: We can't locate the serial number on a trumpet we bought for our son recently. It's a silver Nadir ...
A: They are an excellent brand and it should give your son many years of good work. Cheers, Frankie
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| value and history of cornet | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have inherited my great-grandfather's cornet. He brought this cornet from Ireland when he ...
A: I got a real buzz reading about the history of the cornet you have inherited - jazz in New York, ...
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| Bach Mercedes serial number 198168 | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have played this horn now for several years as a semi-pro. Can you give me any details about how ...
A: Carl, I am not a great advocate of mouthpiece boosters. I guess they are okay for some players who ...
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| Bach Mercedes serial number 198168 | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have played this horn now for several years as a semi-pro. Can you give me any details about how ...
A: For starters, here is what Bach have to say about the Mercedes:- "Mercedes" Cornets, Trumpets and ...
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| Trumpet | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a trumpet that has the following info on it: Ambassador Made By F.E. Olds & Son, ...
A: The Olds Ambassador was a good quality student horn - probably the best - that is still used by a ...
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| Blessing trumpet | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My son has a Blessing Trumpet we purchased for him for his band class. The serial number is D07180. ...
A: I'm afraid I can find no reference in my records to the serial number you give. The information I ...
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| Conn 38B | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I was looking to purchase a a conn connstellation 38b and the serial was C67XXX. I have yet to find ...
A: Connstellations are one of the best trumpets Conn ever made and the 38B was a very popular model. ...
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| Martin Magna | 8/25/2009 |
Q: After 9 years of not playing I decided to pick up the trumpet again. On the recommendations of some ...
A: As far as I know, Melvin, there were not a lot of Magnas made, that's probably why you can't find ...
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| holton t602r | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a Holton t602r for my 9 year old son, and was curious about its history. I've read ...
A: The Holton T602 was originally made as a student horn, so will suit your young son for quite a few ...
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| Trumpet quality | 8/24/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a Kohlert 410L student trumpet for or 6th grader after reading that they were ...
A: The Kohlert 410L was a student model of medium quality. It's listed as a European brand, so Germany ...
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| Martin Magna | 8/24/2009 |
Q: After 9 years of not playing I decided to pick up the trumpet again. On the recommendations of some ...
A: I hope you make a brilliant return to music. Martin were bought out many years ago by the Wurlitzer ...
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| Couesnon Star Fluglehorn | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Couesnon Star Fluglehorn serial #84630 since 1975. I really don't know much about its ...
A: Couesnon (kway-non) were a French company, but because of a fire all their records were destroyed so ...
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| Dynasty silver chrome trumpets | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I was in a pawn shop recently and I found a Dynasty Marching Trumpet I was wanting to buy. But ...
A: The Dynasty was a good trumpet for marching bands. They had other models - I do know of a Dynasty ...
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| value of Martin Committee trumpet | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Martin Committee Trumpet in good shape with normal wear on the finish. It has a 0.468 extra ...
A: It's a shame you want to sell it. Why don't you make a "comeback"? Firstly, the year of manufacture ...
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| Trumpet | 8/19/2009 |
Q: We are using a Frank Holton ser # 95262 and would like to know what model it is and would it be ...
A: Holton were founded in Chicago when Frank Holton opened a small instrument shop in 1898, The Frank ...
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| olds ambasador trumpet | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i have an Olds ambassador trumpet. it was bought by my grandpa in the 60's and i was just wondering ...
A: The Olds Ambassador was a high quality student horn and yours was probably made between June 1968 ...
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| Any preferences among these trumpets? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to purchase a used trumpet for my 11 year old who has been playing for about a year ...
A: Wow! You have done really well with your purchase. As previously stated, Getzen made a good horn and ...
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| holton collegiate cornet | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My dad bought me this cornet for thirty dollars and I have no idea what its worth and I was ...
A: The serial number you give, Daniel, indicates the cornet is a fairly late model. My serial numbers ...
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| Trying to find ssr# and or age of horn | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a b flat Selmer Trumpet, where would I find the serial #.On the bottom of the slides it has ...
A: Trumpets usually have the serial number stamped into the middle valve casing, or you may look on the ...
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| silver New Yorker | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently acquired a silver trumpet which has the wordings New Yorker elegantly engraved on ...
A: U.K.? I'm originally from Lancashire and am an ex-Butlin Redcoat. (My only claim to fame.) The New ...
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| 1951 Bach Strad | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently inherited a 1951 Bach Strad, its not in great condition (no dents just worn through ...
A: A Bach Strad. Lucky you. They were one of the finest horns ever made and your Strad. would more than ...
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| Any preferences among these trumpets? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to purchase a used trumpet for my 11 year old who has been playing for about a year ...
A: Your son is lucky to have such a good mum. Any of the ones you mention would be ideal. The silver ...
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| Conservatory Brand Trumpet | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a trumpet off Ebay, and after a month or so of excellent playing, the plastic ...
A: Chinese instruments are of a lower quality than American, or British, or Japanese ones. They are ...
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| F. Besson Trumpet | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a F Besson Trumpet International series model number 842657. I am trying to see what it is ...
A: Besson. Good horns. It's very difficult to trace your horn because I believe that Besson were taken ...
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| trumpet worth and where it comes from | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I bought a trumpet for my son to play in school band and was wondering if I over paid for it and is ...
A: I don't know what happened to my first effort in replying. It must have got lost in cyberspace ...
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| trumpet value | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying an Olds trumpet that is selling for $130. The number on it is 545361 and ...
A: You do not give a lot of information about the horn itself, the condition, the model, the finish - ...
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| Olds Trumpet value? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a trumpet off of craigslist for $65. The listing said it was a Olds trumpet. They ...
A: My suggestion to you would be to cut your losses and try and sell it for what you paid for it - $65. ...
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| FE Olds Trumpet | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I picked up an FE olds trumpet at a pawn shop a few years back and I just got curious about it. It’s ...
A: Maddison. I can't find the relevance of the 3. None of my records even mention it, or any other ...
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| FE Olds Trumpet | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I picked up an FE olds trumpet at a pawn shop a few years back and I just got curious about it. It’s ...
A: Olds made a very good horn, but I probably don't need to tell you that. I believe they started ...
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| CONN Trumpet | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My mother has a CONN trumpet and is interested in selling it. I know absolutely nothing about ...
A: Just a quick couple of points, Cindi:- 1.) There was no photo attached with your posting - at least ...
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| CONN Trumpet | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My mother has a CONN trumpet and is interested in selling it. I know absolutely nothing about ...
A: Cindi, Thanks for getting back to me and I hope the following information is of some help to you and ...
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| Concertone trumpet/cornet | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I just bought this at a flea market for $35. I looked it up and the brand was distributed by ...
A: Sorry, Amanda, but the numbers are a bit of puzzle. I would be amazed if they are serial numbers as ...
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| Concertone trumpet/cornet | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I just bought this at a flea market for $35. I looked it up and the brand was distributed by ...
A: Firstly the numbers you quote, 139 140 141, would not be the serial number of your trumpet.I am at a ...
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| CONN Trumpet | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My mother has a CONN trumpet and is interested in selling it. I know absolutely nothing about ...
A: I probably don't need to tell you that Conn make great instruments - and they ;ast for years if they ...
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| CG Conn Limited Trumpet circa 1920-30 | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I recently found my 93 year old mother's CG CONN trumpet. It is silver with brass/gold bell and is ...
A: It sounds like you have a very nice horn in your family. Conn have their head office in Elkhart, ...
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| 1965 Bach strad 43 | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 1965 Bach strad with a 43 bell. The springs are a little noisy but okay for now. ...
A: I am not aware of any strategic difference in the springs for Bach trumpets, old, or new. My Bach is ...
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| 2 questions | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a emil k blessing trumpet from 1910 serial number 4144 in silver with a VERY ornate bell ...
A: Firstly, the No. 7 m/piece is a mid-range m/piece and should give you a good round sound . If it's a ...
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| Buesher Windsor Trumpet | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a trumpet in an out building of my fathers. He has long passed and we are ...
A: Buescher were - and still are - a very good student trumpet and I have a couple of my students who ...
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| silver cavalier trumpet | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I found a unusual looking trupet. It has a 4" bell and the tubing is all contained within a 3' ...
A: Cavalier was a second line brand name used by Conn for their student band instruments, under their ...
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| Hager Trumpet | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have an OLD Hager trumpet sn 1121. It is brushed silver and I am just trying to find out if it is ...
A: I have no records or details here on Hager trumpets. Sorry. The only thing I can think of is that ...
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| Looking for a used trumpet | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in taking up the trumpet, but just for a hobby. I think I found a good, used trumpet ...
A: Taking up the trumpet for a hobby can be most rewarding, but please bear in mind that it does take a ...
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| Mouthpiece maintenence | 7/10/2009 |
Q: them to get the indentation marks on them from the trumpet receiver. Do you know of any way to ...
A: You will have to be EXTREMELY careful with your mouthpieces if you don't want to mark them. Some ...
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| F.E.Olds Trumpet | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I need to know the age and Approximate value of my F.E.Olds trumpet. The serial number is 550236. ...
A: Try looking either in the bell engravings, or at the end of the mouthpiece pipe. Most manufacturers ...
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| F.E.Olds Trumpet | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I need to know the age and Approximate value of my F.E.Olds trumpet. The serial number is 550236. ...
A: Records show that your trumpet was probably made in about 1950/51. The OLDS serial numbers I have ...
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| trumpet mouthpiece selection | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I came back to trumpet playing, a few years back, after 20+ years off. In high school I switched ...
A: I'm exhausted just from reading your letter, but I hope I can help. Switching to baritone at a ...
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| Is it possible to loose my embouchure? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have not played for a month now due to a lip injury I had received that was right where I needed ...
A: Hey Chaz, It sounds like the injury to your lip was quite serious. For starters, as you probably ...
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| Frank Holton trumpet | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Please could you tell me how old my Frank Holton trumpet is please it has the number 72785
A: The serial number listing I have here dates your horn to about 1921, which is when Holton made ...
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| conn 36b or 38b | 7/3/2009 |
Q: hey, i was wandering if u could help me. i just recently bought a connstellation trumpet but im not ...
A: According to my records here in Australia the 36B was made between 1961 and 1979 and the 38B between ...
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| Stradivarius trumpet | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet Model 239 with the slides that convert it into a C trumpet. ...
A: Half your luck having a Strad', not to mention that it's convertible to a C trumpet. My embouchure ...
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| Olds Trumpet | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have an Olds Super model trumpet (serial #695412) which was made in Fullerton, CA that I would ...
A: Firstly your dating of manufacture is quite accurate. I have it here as early to mid 1960s. I would ...
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| difference between getzen 390 and getzen 390wc | 7/2/2009 |
Q: my 6th grade daughter started gradeschool band this summer. we are currently renting a bach ...
A: Firstly I would give every consideration to the Bach, because it would be a superior instrument. ...
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| Getzen trumpet | 7/2/2009 |
Q: What do you think of the Getzen 770SP Select trumpet that Sam Ash sells for $849.99?
A: Getzen made a very good horn and the price of $850 is quite reasonable for a good intermediate ...
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| trumpet | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I HAVE AN ANTIQUE TRUMPET AND WANT TO KNOW SOME HISTORY,ON THE HORN THERE IS AMERICAN PREMIER ...
A: Sorry but I can't give you much information on the trumpet you have. My records are not indicating ...
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| Getzen Trumpet | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I found a Getzen Custom Trumpet labeled 3052 at a local shop. I asked to see the horn and it ...
A: I'll try to answer your question and give you some general info' along the way. Getzen made a ...
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| Holton trumpet | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Serial numbers is 939740, model is p t602 USA. Is this Yamaha built? What year is it? thx Again, ...
A: A lot of the Holton range was originally made in France. However, there is very little information ...
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| Bundy Selmer trumpet | 6/29/2009 |
Q: The serial number says 154911, Is this an early model? The spit valve is broken off(the first on ...
A: The Bundy trumpets were a student trumpet and as such would not be worth a great deal, though they ...
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| bach 37 strad | 6/29/2009 |
Q: good day sir, you helped me last week with what to look for in a Bach Strad 37 purchase, and I am ...
A: No, I don't believe you overpaid on the Bach. I think you got a good deal for $700US, which is about ...
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| What is my trumpet worth? | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I just bought an Ambassador trumpet serial # 178543 for $40 and I want to know how much this model ...
A: You have an old, yet very good trumpet on your hands. The Ambassador was made by OLDS, one of the ...
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| Trumpet | 6/28/2009 |
Q: We pulled an A.K. Huttl trumpet out of storage and were curious if you knew anything about it. It ...
A: From info' I have here, the Huttl brnad are quite old. As such it would be difficult to value. If ...
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| john heald co. trumpet | 6/25/2009 |
Q: what can you tell me about a trumpet i got at a auction in Maine last week. it is a john heald ...
A: Hey John, Heald trumpets are very old, according to my info' here. A lot of them were made in the ...
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| getzen trumpet | 6/25/2009 |
Q: have a trumpet around 1992 getzen capri 6 a44549 looking for the value- what is it worth
A: Getzen are a relatively new name on the trumpet scene, according to my records. They make a very ...
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| Suzuki pro class or concertino | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Have you ever heard of a Maxium Trumpet? My daughter has been playing trumpet for two years and I ...
A: I have never heard of Suzuki making trumpets. They must be very new on the market and would most ...
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| lorkie music exchange trumpet | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have trumpet that has been in our family for years . It has "lorkie music exchange" " Los Angeles ...
A: Sorry, but I have never heard of the names you mention. The "Lorkie" may have been a hire company, ...
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| Maxium Trumpet | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Have you ever heard of a Maxium Trumpet? My daughter has been playing trumpet for two years and I ...
A: How are those magnificent Canadian Rockies? One day........ Sorry, but I have never heard of a ...
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| trumpet | 6/17/2009 |
Q: We recently vacationed off the south Texas coast by Corpus Christie. My 10 year old son was fishing ...
A: Conn Director 18b was a student model. A variety of 18b models were made between 1923 and 1954. ...
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| Blessing L-1 Trumpet | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I just recently came across a Blessing L-1 trumpet in pristine condition. Can you tell me where this ...
A: Carlos, Thanks for the question. According to my records here in Australia the Blessing 125 was a ...
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| comparing trumptets for quality/value | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I planning to purchase a secondhand trumpet A "Blessing B-127 Scholastic" but have a lead on ...
A: (I assume you are familiar with the old Sinatra standard, "Nancy With The Laughing Face -" a ...
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| Bach Strad 37 - #541678 | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Good day! I am in negotiations to purchase a Bach Strad 37 from a young man, the pics looks very ...
A: I am very biased toward Bach. I have had a Bach Mercedes for about 26 years - with four kids I ...
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| value of bach strad. | 6/16/2009 |
Q: It is in very good condition,and was wondering what this might be worth.
A: I play a Bach Mercedes myself - with four kids I couldn't afford a Strad. The N.Y 67 stamp refers ...
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| Benge Leonore 90 USA, silver plated | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a Benge Leonore 90 trumpet that I am looking to sell and I was wondering if you could give ...
A: Firstly, Benge made a beautiful trumpet, which you probably know already. Why don't you start ...
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| Value of my Benge trumpet | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Benge trumpet and would like to know what its value is, please. On the bell it says ...
A: Benge made a beautiful trumpet as far back as the 1930's when they were somewhat revered by ...
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| trumpet | 6/14/2009 |
Q: We recently vacationed off the south Texas coast by Corpus Christie. My 10 year old son was fishing ...
A: What an interesting find. Obviously some itinerant musician played a couple of wrong notes and ...
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| Identifying a 1927 Frank Holton | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have search high and low trying to identify this horn. I want to make sure that it is properly ...
A: I have been able to check the year and serial number you posted and everything seems to be in order ...
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| Conn Serial Number ???? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I was looking st buying a Conn 20b. That is stamped on the horn. The serial num is S75424...i can ...
A: I hope the following information is of some use to you. My records show that the 20B was made, as ...
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| Martin Handcraft Dansant Trumpet | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know the approximate date of a Martin Handcraft Dansant with a serial number of 64098 ...
A: Greetings, I'm afraid I don't have a lot of info' for you as my records don't cover a lot about the ...
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| trumpet value | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We have found 2 different trumpets at yard sales for my daughter to play. Other than cosmetic damage ...
A: I'm probably a bit biased towards Bach, because I have had one for about 28 years and doubt I will ...
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| Identifying a 1927 Frank Holton | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have search high and low trying to identify this horn. I want to make sure that it is properly ...
A: Holton are still making horns - or they were up until quite recently. I don't have a lot of ...
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| King Tempo Trumpet 494670 | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I bought this King Tempo 494670 trumpet for my daughter 4 years ago from a music shop in Northern ...
A: Deb. Just for your information I had a look at a current model King cornet yesterday, at my local ...
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| King Tempo Trumpet 494670 | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I bought this King Tempo 494670 trumpet for my daughter 4 years ago from a music shop in Northern ...
A: King!! Great trumpet. Excellent and with a very good reputation. The replacement of pads has me a ...
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| Selmer Model Sabarich C/Bb trumpet | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am interested in buying an old Selmer trumpet Modele Sabarich early 70's. Any idea on bore size ...
A: My catalogues don't give me a lot of Sabarich information for the period you ask about - the early ...
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| cost | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a silver Frank Holton trumpet serial #85881. It has an engraving on the bell and was made in ...
A: Holton made very good horns, but it's very difficult to put a value on the instrument without seeing ...
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| york trumpet serial number | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i recently bought a york trumpet with #633870, i want to know what model and when was it made. ...
A: At this point in time the best I can do for you, according to my research, is to tell you that your ...
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| york trumpet | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have purchaced a trumpet, and would like some info regarding when and where it was made. the ...
A: G'day Robert. It has taken me some time to find out that records for York trumpets were lost when ...
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| 1926 Harry J. Company Columbia Trumpet | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Are you familiar with this trumpet? Is it worth anything? I found it in my attic. The certificate ...
A: Sorry but I don't have a lot of information relating to your find in the attic. The Harry J. ...
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