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| Subject | Date Asked |
| mouthpieces | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been playing my trumpet in a rock band for a little over a year now and i have a question about ... A: J. Firstly can I please say that you should not be “jamming” the mouthpiece (m/p) against your ... | |
| Henri Selmer Personally owned Trumpet! | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: a friend of mine came across a very old trumpet in an attic. He picked up the case and it kinda just ... A: If your friend can get $100,000 for a trumpet he would be foolish not to do so. With that in mind I ... | |
| mouthpieces | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Alright so I'm a junior and I'm lead chair in both the wind symphony and jazz orchestra at my ... A: Bryce, Thanks for the quick reply. I still stand by my first reply in that you should try out a few ... | |
| k bugle | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: i recently purchased a bugle at a car boot sale and was trying to find out more about it. it says ... A: If your bugle was marked "LONDON MADE" it's a pretty good bet it was made by BOOSEY & HAWKES, who ... | |
| mouthpieces | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Alright so I'm a junior and I'm lead chair in both the wind symphony and jazz orchestra at my ... A: It is REALLY difficult to give advice on a mouthpiece (m/p) for any number of reasons, like teeth ... | |
| Martin troubadour | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have recently bought a Martin troubadour eckhart? - seems to be silver in colour with a serial ... A: I'm originally from Lancashire. Where are you? Martin made excellent horns. (I believe Miles Davis ... | |
| Age of trumpet | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: My son was given a trumpet which has the following markings - Lafleur Imported by Boosey & Hawkes ... A: Boosey and Hawkes did not merge until 1934, so your assumption about it not being an 1890's ... | |
| Selmer Radial Trumpet- Silver | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Bull, I have a Selmer Radaial that I would like to put on the market in the US and would like to ... A: Selmer radial? Lucky you. They were an excellent instrument and were made, I believe, around the ... | |
| Can this cornet be repaired? if so roughly how much would it cost? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Today I purchased the pictured cornet from a local shop as it was just asking to be bought. However ... A: Thomas, You certainly seem to have done a bit of good research on your cornet. Well done. The ... | |
| Help picking a trumpet!!! | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Bull, I am trying to purchase a trumpet for my 13 year old son. He has been playing for 3 years ... A: Randi, Yes. Very nice horn. If you can get one for a good price - which should probably be less ... | |
| Old cornet | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a cornet. I am having a hard time finding any information on this particular ... A: Maciej, Far from it. I think you are very probably correct in your conclusion. GEBR may well be a ... | |
| About my trumpet | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a Selmer #14747 trumpet. What year was it made and what is it worth? It is in mint ... A: Selmer are now owned by Conn and Conn do not give valuations on trumpets any more, much to my ... | |
| Old cornet | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired a cornet. I am having a hard time finding any information on this particular ... A: Coueson (pronounced kway-non) were originally a French manufacturer and made some quality horns in ... | |
| Harrelson trumpets | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I am considering ordering Harrelson trumpet,how much do you know of this brand?Thank you for any ... A: Good question, I don't know much about Harrelson trumpets and have never come across them in my 50+ ... | |
| Help picking a trumpet!!! | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Bull, I am trying to purchase a trumpet for my 13 year old son. He has been playing for 3 years ... A: If you can buy a Bach you will do well at the price range you quote. I guess it's a tad expensive, ... | |
| Can this cornet be repaired? if so roughly how much would it cost? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Today I purchased the pictured cornet from a local shop as it was just asking to be bought. However ... A: You don't say where you are from in the U.K. I am originally from Lancashire and will be over later ... | |
| son wants another trumpet | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My son is a sophomore in high school and has been playing trumpet for 5 years. He recently made it ... A: Patty. Get the KING. Admittedly it's a lot dearer, but it would be a better instrument than the ... | |
| trumpet | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Who do you think makes a better trumpet-Kanstul or Getzen? A: Wow! That's a loaded question you have given me. I guess it depends on what you are wanting to buy. ... | |
| age and is it worth repair | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: and on the 2nd valve besson&co brevete 127931 was this a student model, and although it plays well ... A: According to my Besson listing your horn was made circa 1925/6, so it's quite old and is allowed to ... | |
| info on a trumpet | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I read a few questions you've answered about Besson 2-20 trumpets, and they were very informative. I ... A: Re the materials used, to the best of my knowledge all trumpets are made of brass in every aspect. ... | |
| Info on my Trumpet/Value? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Sir...I bought a Yamaha T100s trumpet while I was in Saudi Arabia back in 1994 (U.S. military). the ... A: Yes, it is a small bore, student trumpet. The T100s was a silver student trumpet, ideal for younger ... | |
| Schenkelaars Garnet Trumpet | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: You seem to know a lot about trumpets. I have one horn from Schenkelaars called Garnet, serial nr ... A: Yes I do know quite a bit about trumpets, but I'm afraid I cannot help you with your query. I am ... | |
| yamaha trumpet | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Would you please let me know is there any difference between Yamaha YTR-2335 or YTR200AD ? And ... A: Out of the two I think I would go with the 200AD. Both trumpets are considered to be very good ... | |
| Trade In | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: How much of a trade in could i expect for my Holton sr110048 trumpet? A: Not knowing the market you are trying to sell into I'm afraid I cannot give you much advice. Also it ... | |
| Red rot or oxidation | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Bull, Recently I bought a 1969 Connstellation 38B and overall it's in pretty good shape. Only the ... A: G'day Rick, I am not sure exactly what your problem is, but it sounds a bit more like oxidisation ... | |
| Vintage Silver PALAIS ROYAL TRUMPET | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I received this trumpet handed down from my father. I am not sure where/when he got it. He didn't ... A: Chances are you have what we call a "Stencil" trumpet, which is a horn made by one company for ... | |
| Trumpet and Trombone | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning! I have been attempting to research a Greisch silver trombone bell size 7" slide 29" ... A: Funny how kids move on to instruments that make more noise. Without actually seeing the instruments ... | |
| Trumpet and Trombone | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning! I have been attempting to research a Greisch silver trombone bell size 7" slide 29" ... A: Please forgive me when I say I don't know a lot about trombones, even though I play one, so I am ... | |
| French Besson identification | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently aquired a silver French Besson trumpet, and have not been able to accurately identify the ... A: This is a very in-depth question. Please give me time to research it. I'll need a couple of days to ... | |
| National trumpet | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Bull, Several years ago I purchased a trumpet at an auction. On the bell it is engraved "NATIONAL ... A: From what you tell me of your horn it looks like what you have is what we call a "stencil" trumpet. ... | |
| a Keystone State trumpet | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My son recently purchased a trumpet via mail: it is etched with "Keystone State" on the bell. Serial ... A: "Keystone" trumpets were sold up until 1942 by Weymann's business in Philadelphia, when the business ... | |
| Holten Elkhorn | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Bull, while remodeling and old home that we purchased we came accross and old horn in and old case. ... A: ..and Happy New Year. Frank Holton made a good quality product (is it a cornet (32cms long) or a ... | |
| Conn versus Bach Trumpet | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Bull, Would you be kind enough to tell me whether a Conn 52BSP CONNstellation Professional Bb ... A: I ho-ho-hope you had a good Christmas. Now to your questions. Firstly I'm a bit biased towards ... | |
| Indiana Elkhart Ind USA Trumpet | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I can't see a the brand anywhere on the horn. Only "Indiana Elkhart Ind USA." Where is it usually ... A: I ho-ho-hope you had a good Christmas. This trumpet of yours has certainly made me re-think my ... | |
| FRANK HOLTON & CO. CORONET? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'M LOOKING TO SELL MY TRUMPET/CORONET? IT'S A 1929 LLEWELLYN MODEL. SERIAL #101336 THAT MY ... A: I ho-ho-hope you had a good Christmas. Firstly we need to decide if it's a trumpet or a cornet that ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: i have recently came across a Conn trumpet which was donated to the brass band that i play in.The ... A: I ho-ho-hope you had a good Christmas. I am originally from Lacashire. Where are you in the U.K.? ... | |
| student horn | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: even though i believe some models such as eastman 420G and Bach TR500 (which i beleive to be made in ... A: Mark, The serial number dates your horn to about 1966-67, which is a quite a few years after the ... | |
| VINTAGE THE INDIANA ELKHART IND USA TRUMPET | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I acquired an Indiana Elkart Trumpet Serial # 50645. It's peeling brass & dinged up. Trumpet has ... A: To help me more I need to know the brand of the horn. Selmer bought out Bach then Conn bought out ... | |
| Buescher Tru-Tone | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I've acquired my Dad's Buescher Tru-Tone silver plated trumpet, with s/n 3950* LP 9. Can you tell ... A: The Buescher TruTone was a good instrument. The serial number, 3950, dates it to very early last ... | |
| student horn | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: even though i believe some models such as eastman 420G and Bach TR500 (which i beleive to be made in ... A: The Conn 23b is not listed on the Conn Loyalist site, but the 22b and 24b are, Conn provide the ... | |
| Imperial- London | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I've recently obtained a cornet from the makers Imperial- London and just wanted to know some more ... A: The IMPERIAL was, at one time, the top-of-the-range cornet of Boosey and Hawkes. It was eventually ... | |
| Tone quality in high notes | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Well, first off I'm a 12 year old who wants to learn how to play high notes with quality sound.This ... A: A guy once asked a New York taxi driver, "Can you please tell me how you get to Carnegie Hall? The ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn trumpet that I am selling on ebay. I have received an email saying that it may be ... A: Bruce, I would be interested to know who put the valuation on it on behalf of eBay. Do they know ... | |
| trunpet dating price | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: makers londen, 123201 british troughout with floweres arond it on the bell it has 445 IP stamped at ... A: Boosey made the "SOLBRON", which is a mix of solder and bronze. (There was also the SILBRON, which ... | |
| LaFleur Trumpet Parts | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My parents bought me a trumpet s/n: 750915 when I was in high school back in the '80's and I ... A: If you go to a good local/regional music store (reputable) they should be able to get parts for you. ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn trumpet that I am selling on ebay. I have received an email saying that it may be ... A: Bruce, Just found your P.S. with the intended selling price of $60. If it is a Conn, even the basic ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn trumpet that I am selling on ebay. I have received an email saying that it may be ... A: Bruce, I've done a bit of "looking" and the "H" on your serial number could mean "high pitch". A ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn trumpet that I am selling on ebay. I have received an email saying that it may be ... A: For starters anything sold on eBay is generally less than what the product is worth. If it's a ... | |
| son wants another trumpet | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is a sophomore in high school and has been playing trumpet for 5 years. He recently made it ... A: Playing high notes consistently means only one thing - LIP STRENGTH. If your son does not play a lot ... | |
| Holton T303 | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I appreciate your prompt reply. I should have included the serial number, sorry, it is 17915. I ... A: Re your T303,I reckon your Holton was made about mid-1912. The list below gives the approximate ... | |
| braces | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: my name is Grayson. I'm a freshman and I play trumpet. I play first chair in my high school's jazz ... A: Grayson, I am impressed. If you were able to build up that amount of lip strength and range AFTER ... | |
| braces | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: my name is Grayson. I'm a freshman and I play trumpet. I play first chair in my high school's jazz ... A: I'm afraid I am not going to be a lot of help to you. The fact that you can get as high as you do ... | |
| Holton Trumpet | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I own many Trumpets, many brands, many era's, and I have played professionally for over 40 years. If ... A: Frank Holton started his business in 1896 and Le Blanc bought it in 1964. The following details are ... | |
| trumpet for a beginner | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I would like to buy a trumpet as a Christmas present for an absolute beginner (adult). As I haven't ... A: Firstly, I have never heard of a "Carmichael" trumpet and because of this I would recommend you ... | |
| King Cleveland Superior cornet | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about the King Cleveland Superior cornet. What can you tell me ... A: KING made an excellent and extensive range of instruments ranging from student to pro level. The ... | |
| frank holton chicago# 7973 trumpet | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: what year could this be from and how much is it worth? it has a 1 above the rest and it says ... A: The serial number you give, 7573, dates your horn to mid-1909. Frank Holton made a very good range ... | |
| Trumpet Brand Question | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet with the words Century Standard engraved on the flared piping directly behind the ... A: I have spent over a hour going through my records and searching manufcturer's sites, but can find no ... | |
| blessing trumpet | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: what is the model and manufacture date of a blessing trumpet #531956 ? A: The model is usually somewhere on the horn. Have a look at the end of the mouthpiece pipe and see if ... | |
| Buescher Truetone Trumpet | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a buescher trumpet serial number 259326 model 232 and it is a low pitch. ON the bell rim it ... A: Denton, Cottier and Daniels were (and I think still are) a music company in Getzville, New York. ... | |
| Do you know about Flugelhorns too?? | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again! I thank you very much for your answer about my late dad's trumpet.To be ... A: GDR definitely stands for GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC so that's where it appears your flugelhorn was ... | |
| Besson Prototype silver plated trumpet | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a silver plated trumpet from my late father.I am short of money and am reluctantly ... A: What a pity you have to sell it. The Brevette was a Besson model, as you already know. Boosey and ... | |
| D.E.G Dynasty iii trumpet | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have aquired an old trumpet complete with case.It looks quite old 1970? The make is DEG music ... A: Darren, To put your mind at ease please consider this. If it has no pistons, it's a bugle. If it ... | |
| Vintage Elkhorn Brigadier Trumpet | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up what I thought was a cool vintage trumpet. I really don't know anything about it ... A: You have acquired an instument that is good quality and was probably made in 1929, according to the ... | |
| D.E.G Dynasty iii trumpet | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have aquired an old trumpet complete with case.It looks quite old 1970? The make is DEG music ... A: The DEG stands for Donald E. Getzen, who was a son of the Getzen family and who went out on his own ... | |
| Conn trumpet | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My father has a trumpet owned originally by Armin Hand, Director of the Official Chicago Band. It's ... A: Gret, Thanks for the extra information on the model. The 56B was introduced to the Conn range in ... | |
| Conn trumpet | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: My father has a trumpet owned originally by Armin Hand, Director of the Official Chicago Band. It's ... A: On the end of the mouthpiece pipe of your trumpet there should be a model number stamped into the ... | |
| Regent Trumpet | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a "The Regent" Trumpet made by Ohio Band Instruments Serial#4611. Does it have any value? A: There is a slim possibility that the horn you have was actually made in England and imported by the ... | |
| York trumpet | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: my grandpas trumpet is to be sent to me soon, it is a York hallmark. I was wondering if you can ... A: G'Day Nick, The answer to your question is "NEITHER". YORK were a line of horns that were a ... | |
| age of trumpet | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a silverplated Elkhart trumpet and the serial no. is 5929.Can you tell me how old it is?Thank ... A: Somewhere on your horn will be the manufacturer's name, like Conn, Bach, Selmer etc. Many of these ... | |
| purchasing a professional trumpet | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: we live in Australia, and need to purchase a professional level trumpet for our son, who has been ... A: You obviously know a good deal about trumpets. If you can get a Bach Stradivarius for $2000 I would ... | |
| Don E. Getzen Caravelle Classic Trumpet | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver Don E Getzen Caravelle Classc Trumpet, serial number 218467 or could be 218457 (hard ... A: There's quite a bit of history to the Getzen name if you want to look for it. Suffice to say that ... | |
| Kleartone Trumpet | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a Kleartone Professional Made In Elkhart USA trumpet. I got it under fifty ... A: Well, you certainly sound as though you are very happy with your new acquisition. "Kleartone" made ... | |
| HsingHai Trumpet | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: My Brother and I have purchased a second hand HsingHai trumpet for my father as he used to play and ... A: You seem to have done a very good job of researching the trumpet you bought for your dad. The ... | |
| Olds Studio Trumpet Bb | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an Olds studio trumpet, nickel plated, with a flat key. All slides work. Serial # 662670. ... A: According to my data here your horn was made in about 1969. As for value I suggest you visit this ... | |
| Need info | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a H@A selmer Inc trumpet its got the numbers 29036 on the second valve it has a beautiful ... A: Bach made their own mouthpieces to their own specifications, Jesse. Bach were an entity in their own ... | |
| blessing USA trumpet | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what model and value my Blessing trumpet is. It simply has Blessing USA ... A: I'm a little amazed that the info' you have given me is all that is engraved on the horn. It doesn't ... | |
| blessing USA trumpet | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what model and value my Blessing trumpet is. It simply has Blessing USA ... A: (my mother's maiden surname.) Blessing make a very good trumpet. Sorry, Kelly, but other than that I ... | |
| Meritas trumpet | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a brass Meritas trumpet with the number 5037 under the emblem. It is in fair condition but ... A: The Meritas was made in Germany and your serial number dates it to about the early 1950's. A lot - ... | |
| Hüttl Paneuropean | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to you from Europe. I have recently purchased a Hüttl Trumpet "Paneuropean" with ... A: From what I know, the Huttl company was in business from about 1880 to about 1970 in (I believe) the ... | |
| Trumpet Value | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Benge Trumpet #3 that I would like to sell, due to the fact that it is collecting dust in ... A: It has been a bit awkward dating your horn. Based on the information available it looks af if your ... | |
| Frank Holton Cornet | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Frank Holton 605 Cornet, serial number 365949, it was originally bought in 1963 for $150. ... A: Holton made good instruments in the 60's. It was probably their best period of production. Yours was ... | |
| old horn | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a old horn ingraved on it is A.K huttl graslitz grand prix buenos aires 1910. i have a pic ... A: The Huttl horn you have was probably made in Stuttgart, Germany and is a horn of which many were ... | |
| Frank Holton trumpet | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Bull, I have a mint condition Frank Holton Collegiate trumpet. (B601) Serial No. 409186, Fin. A ... A: The serial number you give, 409186, dates your horn to about 1966, which makes it an old horn, but ... | |
| 1934 frank holton trumpet | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: just aquired this horn would like to know alittle about it.and maybe a value if you could.condition ... A: A 1934 Holton horn is a good acquisition. Normally I like to have the serial number and model to ... | |
| English Besson 2-20 | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently posted a for sale ad on craigslist for an English Besson 2-20 trumpet. I need to know ... A: Kristi. In a word, NO. You have not set your hopes too high. There is a lot of rubbish out there ... | |
| English Besson 2-20 | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently posted a for sale ad on craigslist for an English Besson 2-20 trumpet. I need to know ... A: With the information you give I reckon your trumpet would have been made in the early 1970 era. This ... | |
| please help with beginner trumpet choice | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I cross reference it quite a bit when trying to compare beginner trumpets. I was hoping that you ... A: Firstly let me dispel any thoughts you may have on flugelhorns being more difficult to play. They ... | |
| trumpet | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I just inherited my fathers Martin Committee trumpet. I am not interested in selling it. It is ... A: You have inherited a very nice trumpet. The "Martin Committee" was so named because it was actually ... | |
| Carl Fischer Trumpet | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My brother-in-law came in the possession of his late father's trumpet and is trying to find out the ... A: Carl Fischer began selling instruments before 1900 and a lot were made, many (or most) of which were ... | |
| Boosey &Co Trumpet | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: A Solbron Class A trumpet serial no. 104368 was donated to our museum. it also has R.Correll South ... A: You have a lovley old instrument in your possession. The Solbron Class A was one of Boosey's top ... | |
| Clinton trumpet | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased a second hand trumpet etched "Clinton" and serial number 162916 but no other ... A: I am confident that the trumpet has nothing to do with either Bill, or Hilary Clinton. To be ... | |
| BESSON "PROTOTYPE" | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Besson & Co. "Prototype" of 198 Euston Rd., London and distributed by Tischer #6 4th Ave. ... A: What a fascinating area of history you have led me to. I have done a lot of reading about John ... | |
| Sticky pistons | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: My Amaty flugerhorn stick the pistons when I play it. Its all the times. What cause this ? How can I ... A: I have had an Amati flugelhorn since 1982. Nice horn. The main reason your bottom-sprung valves are ... | |
| Super Deluxe Huttl Trumpet | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Huttl Trumpet, listed on the bell is the words (top to bottom), SUPER ... A: The Huttl trumpets were indeed made in Germany - Stuttgart to be exact - and were quite a solid horn ... | |
| Steme Prototy Horn | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Horn and was wondering how much it is worth. Specs: Very good shape. This is what it says ... A: It's difficult to put a price on what a horn is worth without actually seeing it. Your description ... | |
| 1936 Pan am trumpet | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: Once again i am coming to you for advice on my new purchase. Had to sell my holton 602r and now i ... A: Raymond. You should open a trumpet shop yourself. You have been very busy selling an buying. Pan ... | |
| Selmer Trumpet | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I recently received a Selmer trumpet from a family friend who bought it at an auction ... A: Hey Yourself, Roger, Selmer were originally a Paris, France company who made some of the finest ... | |
| Confusing engraving | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Bach Model 37 with the serial number 5243. Interestly, the bell is engraved with ... A: Good question, so I hope I can give you a good answer. I believe the trumpet you have is a ... | |
| Besson Prototype | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey Frankie: Thanks for the answers on my horn. I play this horn in my school band, and it gets a ... A: Ben, Giving a valuation over the Internet is just about impossible as it is difficult to gauge the ... | |
| Besson Model Prototype | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a horn very similar to Daniel's with all the same engravings on the bell, except I also have ... A: Deja Vu. The first trumpet I ever had was a Besson Rotary Valve Bb/A. I bought it used and paid ... | |
| Boosey and Hawkes manufacture date | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: G'Day, My trumpet is a Boosey and Hawkes Regent serial number 134199. Any chance you can advise of ... A: Your trumpet was a Boosey student line and was made, according to the serial number list I have ... | |
| Cornet triangle 3 button valves | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My mum has a cornet with the box still intact which was passed down in the family and I'm interested ... A: What part of the U.K. I'm originally from Lancashire. I probably need some more information before ... | |
| Old king Cleveland cornet | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased an old Cleveland king cornet with serial number C- 61309,. It has been refurbished ... A: One thing you don't mention is how much you actually paid for your cornet. Knowing this would be an ... | |
| cadet selmer trumpet london | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Am viewing buying trumpet, it's in good condition, no dents or markings, hasn't been played for 40 ... A: The Selmer Cadet was a student line trumpet, but was a good instrument. As for price, I would not be ... | |
| Bundy Student Trumpet | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Gentlemen: First of all -- thanks for all your work. It is very informative, especially to rookies ... A: Firstly I think the price you paid for the Bundy - $100 - is quite reasonable, so no problems there. ... | |
| Cleaning | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: We are a music store, and are looking into cleaning Band Instruments. We want to do this right. ... A: Where to begin!! I do not have much direct knowledge of the cleaning processes involved for ... | |
| Stadium trumpet | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Bull, I've always wondered how old my old trumpet is and how much it is worth, as well as how ... A: The "Stadium" trumpet was what we call a "stencil", which was a trumpet made by one company for ... | |
| Trumpet Age | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Bull I just inherited a Cleveland 600 from my uncle. Serial number 541549. I was wondering if you ... A: Lucky you for inheriting this. King are a very good quality trumpet. Always were and always will be. ... | |
| trumpet | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: i found a trumpet in my mothers attic. on the bell is printed seiberling & lucas. any information ... A: Seiberling and Lucas were a VERY old company that existed around the turn of the 1900's in the ... | |
| Henri Selmer trumpet | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an 81 yr old Uncle who is a US Marine veteran and he served in the Korean War. He was a ... A: Charles, I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you on this question. In over 50 years of playing, ... | |
| Beginner Trumpet Practice | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have no teacher, teaching myself. Been practicing for 3 months twice a day. First month was good, ... A: I have to be honest and admit here that I don't have a clue what you are talking about. I have never ... | |
| Henri Selmer trumpet | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an 81 yr old Uncle who is a US Marine veteran and he served in the Korean War. He was a ... A: The serial number of your horn, 52924, dates it to having been made around 1970-71, which seems to ... | |
| martin Indiana RMC trumpet | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: # 131134 they want 70 dollars for it wondering how old it is and what it is worth Thank You so ... A: The Martin trumpet you are looking at was more than likely made circa 1938, according to the serial ... | |
| trumpet | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a besson international trumpet serial # 818111. Is this a student trumpet, intermediate or ... A: (Your second name wouldn't be 'Armstrong' by any chance?) The Besson you have was made around 1906, ... | |
| Silver King Tempo Trumpet | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I received this trumpet for my 16th birthday in 1991. It was purchased from a pawn shop and then ... A: From serial number listings it looks as if your trumpet was made about 1977/78. Even if it was ... | |
| CGCONN | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Serial number 29222B and under mouthpiece is 40B. This was my grandfathers, then my fathers and ... A: I have two answers for you. The "Connqueror" 40B was listed as having been made between 1932 and ... | |
| Trumpet Nadirali & Co | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought this trumpet in India (Udaipur). What do you think about this instrument? It is ... A: Nadir Ali, an Indian company, made (or still makes) instruments for a number of armies around the ... | |
| Trumpet serial number | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a trumpet. It's a conn director (with a star each side of director) the serial ... A: First thing we need to do is to identify the model number, which is usually stamped into the ... | |
| The Burbank Trumpet | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I've come across a Burbank Trumpet, not a Benge, and in the star near the bell, there is what looks ... A: From what I know and from what I have read, your trumpet was made by Kanstul in the same factory as ... | |
| Cleveland Greyhorn Trumpet | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Cleveland Greyhound trumpet at a yard sale today. I cant find much info on this trumpet. ... A: The Cleveland Musical Instrument Company was formed in February of 1919 and was known for their ... | |
| Question about Trumpet | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I am owner of old trump with text “Max Glass Klingenthal Sa 171b JR 12” engraved on the bell upper ... A: For the first time in my life as a musician I am afraid I am unable to answer this question. I do ... | |
| trumpet value | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I believe my trumpet was made in 1960 but I can't find appraisal info for my particular serial#57823 ... A: A lot of Reynolds trumpets were made for the American army and generally Reynolds made quite good ... | |
| Lyon & Healy Trumpet | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: After spending several hours trying to specifically identify this instrument online, I've come out ... A: ) Lyon and Healy are quite an old company and that is perhaps the reason why you were unable to get ... | |
| Huttl Trumpet/Bugle | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been given a Huttl Trumpet Line 800. The number stamped on it 46119. I was wondering if you ... A: G'day Mike, First of all we probably should establish if it's a trumpet, or a bugle. If it doesn't ... | |
| Silver king Tempo | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: You have given me advice about my holton t602r in raw brass and the combination with the 3c works ... A: Good to hear from you again. You seem to have quite a musical household. From my data here it looks ... | |
| Stradivarius 72L | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have in my possession a Stradivarius 72L Model #221123. It is brass and in good shape made in ... A: Lucky you, having a Stradivarius trumpet. They are one of the finest horns ever made and should last ... | |
| Excel Sior Trumpet | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Frankie, Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I was given a Excel Sior Wm Frank Co. Serial ... A: William Frank spent some time working for Frank Holton in the early 1900's. He was an accomplished ... | |
| Bach LR-180S-43 Strad Trumpet | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Please could you help with the following query. I'm currently trying to purchase a Bach LR-180S-43 ... A: G'day Ed. The LR-180S-43 is DEFINITELY a genuine Strad model. In fact, it's a pro' model. My ... | |
| Symphony Trumpet | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I was curious as to how old and what this trumpet is worth. This was my grandfathers trumpet it says ... A: Your grandfather's "Symphony" trumpet was made in Czechoslovakia, central Europe. There were a lot ... | |
| Buescher Trumpet | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet with "Buescher Aristocrat, Custom Built, ELKHART-IND-USA engraved on the bell and ... A: The Buescher Aristocrat was a line of quality instruments made from around the late 1920's. The ... | |
| Majestic Trumpet | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I understand that they were made by Wurlitzer but I would like to know the value of it before I sell ... A: !!!) There are very few records avaiable for Wurlitzer regarding their involvement with making ... | |
| The 'elusive' vintage' horn | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I've collected over 35 vintage (modern era LP, Bb) cornets of the 'best known models' names and ... A: Hey Joe, I am a teacher, rather than a collector, but my second horn was a gem. It was a Rudy Muck ... | |
| my Holton - Clarke cornet (1921) | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CORNET FOR 500.00 CDN. THIS CORNET WAS ACTUALLY OWNED AND PLAYED HERBERT ... A: Bill. From records it looks as if your Holton-Clarke cornet was made about 1923. It's certainly a ... | |
| Holton 25 | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Holton 25 Elkhorn, Wis serial # 140158. I have tried looking in the internet for ... A: Your Holton 25 trumpet was made about 1941, according to serial number records. "Elkhorn" was a ... | |
| concertone trumpet | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I found a concertone brass trumpet in the old house I bought. I would like to know about when it was ... A: I am at a loss as to know when your horn was made. "Concertone" were a brand of trumpet made in ... | |
| selmer trumper | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: we have a trumpet that was handed down, purchased second hand in 1941 it states QUALITE ARTISIQUE ... A: You appear to have a professional trumpet on your hands, although it is about 64 years old, ... | |
| my Holton - Clarke cornet (1921) | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CORNET FOR 500.00 CDN. THIS CORNET WAS ACTUALLY OWNED AND PLAYED HERBERT ... A: One of my contacts in the music industry in the U.K. is also called Bill Young. It sounds to me as ... | |
| Super Olds Trumpet Specs | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an "OLDS Super" Bb Trumpet by F. E. Olds & Son Fullerton California U.S.A. circa 1963 derived ... A: It does make a change to get a query from someone who actually wants to know technical ... | |
| B & H Trumpet | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an older looking Boosey & Hawkes Oxford trumpet. Could anyone offer any thoughts on details ... A: The Oxford trumpets were a part of the basic student range of instruments that were made many years ... | |
| Beginners | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I read a question from a couple years back where a woman asked whether her 3 1/2 year old daughter ... A: This is a tricky question. First of all I would not, as a trumpet teacher, take a student who does ... | |
| horn boosey &hawkes | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: How old is this horn nr. LP 238284 where did it used for? what value has this horn A: From your picture it is a BUGLE. Boosey and Hawkes made lots of these at their factory in Edgeware ... | |
| Henri Selmer Trumpet | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: On the bell, it says Depose-Grand Prix. GENEVE 1927, BARCELONE 1929, LIEGE 1930. HIS ADDRESS: 4 ... A: Hey Bruce, You appear to have a professional trumpet on your hands, although it is about 65 years ... | |
| Besson & Co. “Prototype” Trombone | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: Bull, I hope you don't mind a trombone quetion. A friend of mine was given Besson & Co. ... A: You've given me a "curve ball" with this one. Firstly I am happy to help. I also play trombone, but ... | |
| Grinnell Trumpet | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Could you help me find the history of my Grinnell Trumpet. I got it some fifty years ago, love it, ... A: There are a number of references to Grinnell. 1. There was (maybe still is) a Grinnell College that ... | |
| trumpet comparison | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Our son is entering high school and has played a yamaha student trumpet for 4 yrs. He is trying to ... A: I'm afraid I am very biased toward Bach trumpets. I have played one for the last 35 years. For this ... | |
| Trumpet equipment | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Bull, I am a comeback player and my equipment i have is a t602r Holton with a Bach 3c that i just ... A: Raymond "Brasso" is good polish and should serve your horn well without it acting as a severe ... | |
| Trumpet equipment | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Bull, I am a comeback player and my equipment i have is a t602r Holton with a Bach 3c that i just ... A: Firstly, Frank Holton made very good instruments and he always tried to make sure that each ... | |
| bach model 43 | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: when I am playing a fast passage using 1st valve to 2nd and then open the 2nd valve sticks sometimes ... A: The first thing that comes to mind - and this is perhaps why many players are experiencing valve ... | |
| is my trumpet worth a complete overhall | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: my grandfather gave me his trumpet 60 yrs ago. The bell engraving consist of "CLASS A NEW ... A: Your grandfather had good tastes in brass instruments. To give you some background, Besson were ... | |
| Bach stradivarius model 43 | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: What year was this trumpet made? It's old, it has lots of scratches but no dents or dings, its a ... A: My records here show that your horn was made about circa 1970, maybe a bit later, but not much. The ... | |
| E.K. Blessing Trumpet | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an old brass trumpet that I believe is an E.K. Blessing, that is what is engraved on the ... A: Emil Blessing founded his company in 1906, majoring in making parts for other companies . . . . He ... | |
| My Frank Holton Trumpet | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have found out that my Frank holton trumpet was manufatured in the year 1961, It is in mint ... A: Frank Holton started making horns around the early 1900's and produced some fine instruments. All ... | |
| Selmer Invicta trumpet | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I read with interest your response to another Invicta trumpet dating question. I also have an ... A: Good to know that some people refer to earlier letters we people write. Most of the info' in the ... | |
| Production year of Holton Trumpet | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I just got a Holton Trumpet. Could you help me identify the age of the trumpet? The previous owner ... A: Frank Holton began making horns in 1901 with the serial number "1". The number you have given me, ... | |
| Selmer Invicta Trumpet | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a Selmer Invicta Trumpet with some nice ornate engraving.It is also ... A: Where are you in the U.K.? I am originally from Lancashire. Selmer Invicta eh? Not a bad trumpet. A ... | |
| boosey & co | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: it has printed on it, solbron ,class a , a trade mark , boosey & co london . 119915 , british though ... A: Mike. To be honest I doubt the mutes would be worth anything more than face value. Some players ... | |
| Live Sound Question | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey Frankie, in the past you helped me with a couple of questions, your feedback really helped. so I ... A: There are a few things I could suggest that may help. The first one is "don't turn up for the next ... | |
| my grandpas trumpet | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a buescher true tone that has elkhart-ind. U.S.A the pat. no. is 2132329 it says 225 at the ... A: Records show your Grandpa's trumpet was made about 1955, This is based on the number you gave me - ... | |
| boosey & co | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: it has printed on it, solbron ,class a , a trade mark , boosey & co london . 119915 , british though ... A: Your trumpet is quite old, certainly by today's standards...nearly a hundred years old. Boosey & Co. ... | |
| Besson Meha TPT | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Besson Meha serial#584 lots of french writing on Bell F Besson 66hautesreompense ect ... A: You are fortunate in that Besson serial numbers were a bit of a mess, but that was only after WW2. ... | |
| King Trumpet | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Hey Frankie, Dwayne here. I kinda have a couple of questions. I have a king trumpet that I purchased ... A: What a terrible dilemma you have, owning a Getzen Eterna and a King. Both are terrific instruments ... | |
| Selmer Paris Trumpet | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Would appreciate your advise re value of my trumpet. Have been playing the same instrument since ... A: Valuing a musical instrument is quite difficult without seeing it as there are many variables to ... | |
| 1918 besson brevete cornet | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Frankie, Greetings from Cape Cod , here in the Peoples Republic of Massachusetts.....I bought this ... A: Good old Cape Cod eh? I knew a journalist from Cape Cod many years ago. I met him and his wife here ... | |
| What do you do with an old trumpet?? | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: my dear husband has just collected from his mum his much loved old trumpet from his school brass ... A: My advice would be to give it a really good cleaning to make it "sparkle". If you want to go the ... | |
| price estimate? | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I came across a burbank 3 star trumpet a few years ago but now I'm looking to sell it. The horn has ... A: The Burbank horns were good quality and Kanstul still make many good intruments to specification of ... | |
| Boosey Tp | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I guess you gave the information about a Cornet "Boosey" from London - do you also have informations ... A: Martin I'm not having a lot of luck here with your trumpet. Every time I try to find HELEY I either ... | |
| Boosey Tp | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I guess you gave the information about a Cornet "Boosey" from London - do you also have informations ... A: I am aware of a "LYON & HEALY" brand but not a HELEY. They (Lyon and Healy)were quite good quality ... | |
| J.W.York & Sons Silver Trumpet | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a silver J.W.York & Sons cornet with ID 28275 engraved on the middle valve. My ... A: According to my data here your cornet was probably made between 1912 and 1914 and was probably made ... | |
| Bach c trumpet | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have Bach Stradivarius rotary C trumpet model 259. I am not able to find any info in it. Can you ... A: On the second valve you should find stamped there the serial number for your horn. When you have ... | |
| Value my trumpet please. | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been handed down a trumpet with the following serial number on. It is a Solbron Class A by ... A: 'Solbron' is the model type and the name comes from the metal used in the valves, a combination of ... | |
| Trumpets | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited 4 trumpets, 3 frank holtons with serial numbers #1121, #24017 and #70093 and a ... A: It's good to get an enquiry from Australia. Most are from the U.S.A. Fancy getting FOUR trumpets ... | |
| 1977-1979 Silver E. Benge Pro | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: We are the original owners of a Silver Benge Trumpet that we purchased for our son in the l970's. ... A: G'day (as we say in Oz), Having checked all the information you have given me I can confirm that ... | |
| wurlitzer silver plated trumpet | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i just bought a silver plated wurlitzer trumpet at an antique store for 160usd, its in good ... A: I don't think I can be of much help to you in some aspsects of your enquiry, but from limited ... | |
| Conn trumpet | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I own a conn trumpet (modal number unknowned, probably 18B) serial number L40373 and i like to know ... A: If you look at the end of the pipe where the mouthpiece goes in you might find a model number ... | |
| Boosey & Hawkes LaFleur Foriegn | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for some information on a Boosey %26 Hawkes LaFleur Foreign trumpet. I believe it is ... A: What part of the U.K. are you from? I am originally from Lancashire. You are right in saying that ... | |
| couesnon trumpet | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: The trumpet came home with Uncle from France after WWII. It has hors concours memrs du jury ... A: The "24" in the pineapple means your horn was made in 1924. The French writing means, in essence, ... | |
| mouthpiece | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: so i was wondering is it of any value, if so where is the best place for me to sell it online as ive ... A: If you want to go down the road of selling the mouthpiece (m/p)I think the fastest way would be ... | |
| Giardinelli GTR-812 | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, Mr. Bull. My son has been playing trumpet for three years now. Currently, he owns a ... A: Blessing make good trumpets. They are okay for the advancing student, like your son, but they really ... | |
| Another Serial Number Question | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking at various sites with information on Conn trumpet serial numbers. The conn ... A: Well, you have really made me work for this one. In all my information I cannot find any definitive ... | |
| deg signature F series | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of selling my trumpet after many years of it being in the cupboard. It is a brass ... A: Your D.E.G. trumpet is a Getzen, a Donald E. Getzen to be precise. Don broke away from the family ... | |
| Invicta Trumpet | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Are you able to give me a year of manufacture on the following trumpet Serial Number 7709 Invicta ... A: Selmer Invicta eh? Not a bad trumpet. A good student/intermediate level horn. I believe they were ... | |
| trumpet id | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet/coronet I am trying to i.d.. The bell reads "Kent". It was made in Italy. Any ideas ... A: My data here has no information re a "KENT" trumpet made in Italy, but from experience in these ... | |
| Trumpet Enquiry | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet I would like to value. I cannot fine the serial number anywhere on the instrument. ... A: Ed, The serial number is usually stamped into the left side of the middle valve casing. Some makers ... | |
| CONN CONNstellation 38b trumpet | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My connstellation elkhart trumpet is almost mint. Purchased in 1975. Have case and 2 mouth pieces. ... A: Charles, How are you? The Constellation 38B was a very high quality instrument and was extremely ... | |
| Victory USA 1930? trumpet | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently had a trumpet donated to my band program where I am the Director of Bands. It is a ... A: You pose me quite a problem. I have no information available on the American 'Victory" trumpets. ... | |
| trumpet | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: iHAVE A TRUMPET MADE BY BOSTON MUSICALINSTRUMENT COMPANY MARKED 24072 OVER 3 IT IS IN VERY GOOD ... A: You have an old instrument on your hands and according to the serial number (24072) and records it ... | |
| besson class A new creation trumpet | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for being part of this wonderful volunteer organization, i paid $10.00 ... A: Ten dollars. Bloody Nora!! What a bargain. I would have offered them fifty and still have been ... | |
| Age of trumpet | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Could you please help me age a Besson trumpet? It is engrave Besson Class A New Creation. serial ... A: Where are you in the U.K.? I am originally from Lancashire. The 'New Creation' models were top line ... | |
| Old Ambassador Trumpet | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired and old Ambassador trumpet from a family member of mine and i was wondering if ... A: In 1928, the Lyons Band Instrument Company was started by Wm. H. Lyons, Howard R. Lyons, and ... | |
| trompeta conn director 18b | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Bol. Frankie (Sr.) en atento y admirable saludo por trayectoria musical poseo un trompeta conn ... A: Hola Pedro, Gracias por tu consulta. Un par de sus palabras no se tradujo muy bien, así que le dará ... | |
| Trying to figure out what my Bach Strad 37 really is! | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have done all I can with trying to figure out what my instrument is...I bought this Strad in the ... A: A Bach Strad eh? Magnificent instrument. What a shame you want to sell it. Any discerning trumpet ... | |
| Trying to find out what year my cornet was made. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn Director Cornet and I am trying to find out what year it was made. I have been ... A: At the moment my records are indicating that your cornet was made in 1887-8. This of course is very ... | |
| Blessing XL-TR Silver | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a used a silver Blessing trumpet. The trumpet looks like it's in great shape. No ... A: I can't be absolutely specific with a year, but your horn was made around the turn of this century. ... | |
| trumpet id year type | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Frankie, I have a Huttl Line 800 serial#37288 trumpet which I bought at auction. It needs a little ... A: Your trumpet is German in origin. Huttl were a German instrument company (Stuttgart to be exact)that ... | |
| trumpet | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if you can tell me more about my trumpet. like when it was made etc? im have a zenith ... A: Your Lafleur trumpet was made more than likely in London by Boosey and Hawkes, who bought and owned ... | |
| Besson & Co. “Prototype” Shepherd’s Crook Cornet | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a cornet. and was wondering if i can get some information about it. How old is it? ... A: You have a very good instrument on your hands and have bought wisely - and thanks for all the ... | |
| frank holton elkhorn | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i have recently came across this trumpet in the attic of my rent house needs to be cleaned and its ... A: The number 218525 would be the serial number of the horn, which dates it to about 1950. Frank Holton ... | |
| Cornet | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My father has a Filmore Brothers Company cornet. We believe it is from the 1800's. We have brought ... A: I'm afraid I am unable to help you with a lot of information about your dad's cornet as there is ... | |
| King Cleveland 600 | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: First off thank you for your time in answering my question. My son is 9 and has been trying many ... A: I never cease to be amazed at the quality of used trumpets that are available in the U.S. The King ... | |
| Buescher Trumpet | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I was just given a trumpet that was played during WWII. It is in really good condition, and my 12 ... A: The best way of cleaning your trumpet is to take it to a local/area REPUTABLE music dealer who will ... | |
| E/Benge Trumpet 6803 | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Origin and value? A: BENGE. Awful name - sounds like a tropical disease - but they made damn good instruments. If I am ... | |
| trumpet help | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I do not know anything. These are the details on the trumpet. Is it real or a fake? If its real how ... A: due to sickness at this end. Now to your questions. BOOSEY (not BOOSLEY) were a British company ... | |
| My olds and son trumpet | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Hey i recently bought a trumpet at a yard sale and i was wondering how much it is worth and any ... A: It would be interesting to know what you paid for the trumpet at the yard sale. Olds are a very ... | |
| besson c trumpet | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me something about the following trumpet. Bought second hand in 1976. C ... A: Quite an instrument you have there. It has been a little difficult to get all the information ... | |
| l929 conn 56b trumpet | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a conn trumpet, two key, Bb & A, excellent condition, two mouthpieces, one has a plastic tip ... A: Conn are a very good brand to own. They also own a number of other brands like Selmer and Bach and ... | |
| Trumpet upgrade | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I Was wondering if I should upgrade my trumpet. I am playing an yamaha ytr200ad or something g like ... A: Your Yamaha is a good horn, but you must have a reasion for wanting to upgrade. I am a little biased ... | |
| Brua C. Keefer Coronet | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Keefer Coronet that has serial number 6830 on it. I was trying to find out what year the ... A: Sharon, Mostly I have here serial number listings and a brief history of the horns in question. ... | |
| Czecho Slovakia trumpet | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Back in the 1970's my Grandpa gave me his trumpet that he played when he was in school. It was used ... A: Greg and it's been a hard one to answer as there is very little specific information available about ... | |
| embouchure change | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: ... I am going through an embouchure change. I'm wondering if there is any exercises to help ... A: Good question, Duane. The best way I know to re-build an embouchure - having done it myself to ... | |
| Selmer Paris Trumpet ID | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Selmer Paris Trumpet and am having difficulty determining the year, quality (i.e. worth ... A: Your Selmer Paris trumpet is exactly what you say. Selmer were originally a French Company that made ... | |
| older york 75 trumpet | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: found my old grade school trumpet in my moms closet. it's a York 75 serial # 203102. does it have ... A: Your York trumpet, as close as I can tell, was made around the mid-1970's and according to my ... | |
| How hard is it to play trumpet? | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My son is 13 and recently became interested in playing the trumpet for the school band. He played ... A: I've been playing trumpet for over fifty years now and recently had a lend of a French Horn for a ... | |
| F. E. Sons Military Trumpet Value | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an antique brass Trumpet made by FE Olds & Son. Military model from Los Angeles CA serial ... A: I'm afraid I'm not going to be of much help to you as the Olds serial numbers I have only go to ... | |
| Trumpet for an adult beginner | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 54 year young guy very keen to have a go at learning to play the trumpet (located in ... A: 54 years old and you want to learn the trumpet? Good for you, but you will find it a little more ... | |
| Majestic Trumpet | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been given an old Majestic trumpet. This is (according to my tuner) pitched in F and F sharp, ... A: There is very little information available on the Majestic name. 141,142 and 143 are numbers used ... | |
| Henri Selmer Paris trumpet | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband has had a Henri Selmer Paris trumpet since the early 1940's. On the bell it has: Qualite ... A: You have a very good quality trumpet. The French-made Selmers were extremely popular in the early ... | |
| polishing tarnish on an older trumpet | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Bull, I played a trumpet in high school over 40 years ago and found one in a yard sale for only ... A: There were a number of instrument manufacturers who were based in Elkhart, Indiana, so unless you ... | |
| Besson 2-20 Trumpet, London | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought this trumpet used in 1969. I can't seem to find a way to find out what year this trumpet ... A: English instrument makers Boosey and Hawkes took over the Besson name and there was some mixing of ... | |
| vintage trumpet | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: hi i have been handed down from my family a holton trumpet from what i gather it was made in 1910 ... A: William. Thanks for your inquiry. Holton made a VERY good range of trumpets over the years and ... | |
| J W York & Sons silver trumpet | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: This trumpet belonged to my father and I am 84 years old and have played it for some years. The ... A: You have a vintage horn on your hands - it's nearly 100 years old. According to my records here ... | |
| info on the trumpet | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: He played it in a band during the early 40's. Its called a dream master and the sole distributors is ... A: There isn't a lot of info' available on your horn. What I can tell you is that the valves (keys as ... | |
| trumpet Selmer Paris | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Trumpet Selmer Paris s/n 16720 building in 1956 the number engraved on the lead pipe is ... A: You are my first inquiry from Italy. The Selmer Paris was a lovely horn which was, of course, made ... | |
| martin committee trumpet date of manufacture | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a martin committee trumpet = large bore 3465 and serial number 894xxxx and would like to know ... A: The Martin Committee was so named because it was actually designed by a committee, (I'm sure you ... | |
| Getzen 300 Series for my son | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: This forum is amazing! My son is 10, highly motivated to play the trumpet and his teacher says he's ... A: Firstly I would steer clear of the Yamaha. Whilst it is an excellent instrument this particular ... | |
| bach mouthpieces | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: hi i wanted to know the defrince between the bach 3c and the bach mega tone 3c and a place i can buy ... A: Barrington, Good technical question. Thanks. The main difference between the two mouthpieces is in ... | |
| conditioning older player | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am an amateur - but perform/play every Sunday - about 4 or 5 numbers that last only about 1 to 2 ... A: Once again, Paul. What I mean is not to practice when your lips are sore from having the mouthpiece ... | |
| conditioning older player | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am an amateur - but perform/play every Sunday - about 4 or 5 numbers that last only about 1 to 2 ... A: If your lip is in good condition (by that I mean the embouchure) there really should be no need to ... | |
| trumpet serial number | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Do you recommend a certain website/sites for finding about information about Conn trumpets? I'm ... A: There are a few sites that would help you with your inquiries about Conn. All commercial trumpets ... | |
| Bach tr 300 | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I own a Bach tr 300. It appears to be old. My question is how old is it? It has a serial number ... A: The Bach tr300 was a high quality student/beginner instrument with a medium large bore which makes ... | |
| Dallas continental london, Trumpet. | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I was given a trumpet in 1974, the original owner played it in the 1920s, it was given under the ... A: My suggestion to you would be to get two or three quotes through REPUTABLE music stores in your area ... | |
| Calicchio, Edwards, or Marcinkiewicz? | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Frankie Bull, Hi, my name is Kyle, I'm 16, and I have just recently become a cancer survivor. As ... A: Of the three you mention I would tend to lean towards the Calicchio. They are a very versatile ... | |
| besson 2-20 | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: i recently purchased a besson 2-20 trumpet on ebay. i used to play trombone, but am new to the ... A: I think the very simple mistake you have made is that when you learnt trombone you would have learnt ... | |
| Alto sax question | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Frankie. I'm seeking information on two trumpets - more for their uniqueness, but also overall ... A: , Nancy, I don't know a lot about Martin saxophones, but I do know Martin made a range of quality ... | |
| Two trumpets | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Frankie. I'm seeking information on two trumpets - more for their uniqueness, but also overall ... A: Yours is the first contact I have had from Jordan. Good to hear from you. Now for your answers' ... | |
| F.Besson MEHA "Kanstul" Pro (Silver) Trumpet | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: First, a special thank you in appreciation for your detailed professional reply to my question about ... A: Marta, At Last!! Good to hear you finally found my emails. I knew they had gone from this end. ... | |
| Trumpet | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Is the Conn Director 18B student trumpet considered a classic or antique ? A: The Conn Director 18B was made, according to records, for about 20 years from 1970 during various ... | |
| trumpets | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Barrington, From notes here I believe the 2055t is one of the KING Silver Flair series ... A: In general terms the larger the bore the louder/fuller/bigger the sound. Of course, this will also ... | |
| trumpets | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: hi i just bout a king 2055t trumpet my frend has a king tempo whats the bore sise of the king tempo A: From notes here I believe the 2055t is one of the KING Silver Flair series and has a bore of ... | |
| blessing trumpet appraisal | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: We bought a Blessing trumpet from my uncle and was wondering if we got a good price. The numbers on ... A: YTR is a prefix generally used for a Yamaha TRumpet. The S in the number usually refers to the ... | |
| meha besson Bbtrumpet | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Bull, I have a Meha Besson trumpet which I purchased the early 1950s. The serial number is 87657 ... A: Besson were perhaps the first major maker of quality brass instruments and they are still good ... | |
| value | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I just came upon a king trumpet serial is 754755 in very good condition what would the value be on ... A: Because of a lack of official records - certainly in the last quarter of a century, I am unable to ... | |
| quality of trumpet | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to by my son a trumpet for Christmas and came a crossed a brand name Prodigy and was ... A: I have to be honest and say that I have no information here on PRODIGY trumpets and all I can find ... | |
| Age of Bach Strad 37 | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to determing the age of my Bach Strad 37. Serial # is 207354. Thank you. A: According to my records your horn was made about 1981/2, which makes it about 27 years old. ... | |
| question about a trumpet | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an ORSI silver (scalptured) trumpet still in original case....typed on middle valve 3149 ... A: but I'm afraid i can't be a lot of help. ORSI were an Italian (Milan) company that started around ... | |
| #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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Almost anything to do with trumpets.
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I have been playing trumpet for over 50 years and teaching for the last 20. I own a Bach Mercedes and a Jupiter pocket trumpet. I also have very good connections in the retail industry, particularly with Largo trumpets. I also play trombone, keyboards, alto and tenor sax.
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Professional Diploma in Music.
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Level Eight - Piano
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