| Subject | Date Asked |
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| used trumpet | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I just received a trumpet on freecycle for my son who is on his 4th year of school band. He is ...
A: Lorrie, The Bundy was the starting horn for students in the Selmer/Bach line. They are solid and ...
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| Silver plated Kanstul built French Besson Classic | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I am looking at getting this horn for my son, He now has a Yamaha 2335 student horn, He has been ...
A: Robert, The key to the question is the Najoom lead pipe. It is a different horn than the normal ...
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| Trumpet mouthpiece sizes | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a small mouth, and I inherited my late uncles trumpet and mouthpieces. They are: Olds 3; ...
A: Richard, Do you already play? If not then I suggest you start with a medium sized mouthpiece like ...
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| 1946 Olds Trumpet | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited my dad's Olds trumpet. He bought it on July 16, 1946 - shortly after he ...
A: Wray, The value depends on what model it is, the condition of the horn including the valves, and ...
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| Monette mouthpiece | 7/4/2009 |
Q: monette mouthpiece. I was just wondering what weight of the mouthpiece to get. ...
A: Brendan, It really depends on the playing you do and the sound you are looking for. For most ...
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| conn 16 B vintage trumpet | 7/3/2009 |
Q: i have a conn 16 B vintage trumpet, the serial number is GB 822144. can you explain to me about it?
A: Icrut, The 16B was part of the Director line of student horns. They evolved starting with the 14B in ...
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| used trumpets | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Looking for a step-up trumpet for daughter and getting different advice. We cannot afford much right ...
A: Tim, Of the three you are looking at the order would be Omega (best) although the newer ones (the ...
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| Conn Director trumpet missing slide | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I did something really stupid and strapped my nice Conn Director Model trumpet to the back of my ...
A: Jeff, Most repair shops can order a replacement slide for you. Keep in mind it will not be cheap for ...
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| Info on a trumpet mouthpiece, as was informed jet tone mouthpieces are no longer available | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I read some of the other questions asked on the various topics it was very informative, so I just ...
A: Cass, Jet Tone has stopped selling mouthpieces for the time being. I was told they went bankrupt and ...
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| Boosey and Hawkes 400 | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Boosey and Hawkes 400 cornet to sell, and was wondering what the value would be of it. It's ...
A: Harriett, The 400 was the bottom student model made by B&H. But it has also been made by other ...
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| Dynasty Trumpet | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Dynasty trumpet at a garage sale of all places. It was used in a marching ...
A: Bob. Dynasty horns have been made by several sources. Contact them and they can probably tell you ...
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| Weird discoloration on tuning slides of a Martin Committee | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I started playing again after a few years away and I noticed something strange. I've been playing a ...
A: Richard, It sounds like residue from the slide grease that was used. Have the horn chem cleaned and ...
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| Mt. Vernon Bb ML trumpet | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I've recently put my hands on a Mt Vernon. Its in near mint condition. One owner. Will it hurt the ...
A: Chris, Did you buy the horn to play or collect? If you want to resell it then leave it as is. Adding ...
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| Buescher True Tone Aristocrat | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Buescher True Tone Aristocrat This is S/N 343352 which I understand dates from 1951, and is marked ...
A: Jim, The 207 was a good solid pro horn that played very well. The 400 was the top and used by many ...
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| Identification? Just because I'm curious | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited a cornet. I am curious as to it's age and origin. Whether it has an value or ...
A: Joe, The horn is a very early Buescher cornet. The serial places it right around 1895-1900. The ...
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| King Liberty Model Trumpet | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My husband bought some instruments over the last few years, and after he died last year I am now ...
A: The King dates to about 1927 and would be an early model. I wouldn't clean it since it probably is ...
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| Looking for used cornet | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I 'm getting back into playing after quite a long layoff. I have a wonderful trumpet (at least to ...
A: Jack, Welcome back to the land of high brass! I love the Olds Super line and have played several of ...
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| King Liberty Model Trumpet | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My husband bought some instruments over the last few years, and after he died last year I am now ...
A: Inge, The Liberty was one of the top King horns for many years. They were made for over 40 years and ...
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| which trumpet to choose | 6/25/2009 |
Q: my 11 year old daughter recently started 6th grade band. we are currently renting a Bach Aristocrat ...
A: Nina, The TR600 is made overseas for Bach and is a good student model. The 1530 is the US made ...
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| age and value of my cornet | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a silver Pan-American Cornet that was my grandmothers and was curious as to its age and ...
A: Brett, The horn dates to 1935. Unfortunately they are not in great demand since there are so many ...
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| Old trumpet | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Lew Davis Autograph Foreign Pat No 485347 King Instrument Co Ltd London W1 It is nicely engraved ...
A: Joan, The company King was in business from about WWI through 1950 or so. Though no real ...
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| couesnon c/bflat silver plate trumpet | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Mr Pawul.I am a retired pro,and have decided to sell some of my collection of trumpets,and i am ...
A: Malcolm, Since it doesn't have a serial it is pre 1950's. On the bell there is usually a number ...
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| Trumpet for 6th Grader 2nd Year Band | 6/15/2009 |
Q: There is an ebay listing for Blessing b-125 and my question is whether this would be suitable for ...
A: Jo, I also am of Polish ancestry. The 125 was the main student horn by Blessing for many years. They ...
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| Silver Blessing Trpt | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have purchased a silver trpt with Blessing USA written on the bell...there is no serial number on ...
A: Marcie, The 135 was a low pro line made by Blessing until a few years ago. They play well and are ...
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| Holton horn, no model number? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: my husband and I were recently at a goodwill store and picked up an old Holton Trumpet for 75 ...
A: Michelle, The horn is definitely a pro model. You must have looked at a bad list because the serial ...
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| Paris Selmer lowe valve cap | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Mike, I recently lost the lowe valve cape for my 1952 Henri Selmer trumpet - this cap has the ...
A: Please send me a note to my private email. They will not let phone numbers go through here. So where ...
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| Getzen new or Yamaha used | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I'm upgrading my grandson's student trumpet (he's been using it about 5 years). I'm looking at a ...
A: Michael, One of my main horns is an EternaII 700 so I am partial to it. I also use a Bach Strad 37 ...
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| C. G. Conn Cornet with Opera Glass Tuning Slide | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have acquired a gold plated C. G. Conn Cornet with serial number 347579 with an "opera glass" ...
A: Thomas, It sounds like you have already done some homework. Since it dates to 1941 it is most likely ...
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| circa 1958 Olds Ambassador | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My Olds trumpet in very good shape but the valve seems compression seems to be lacking. When I pull ...
A: Don, This is a good question! There are a lot of variables when you are doing a refit on valves. One ...
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| Paris Selmer lowe valve cap | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Mike, I recently lost the lowe valve cape for my 1952 Henri Selmer trumpet - this cap has the ...
A: Arden, Send me a message to my email and I will give you my cell. I can order the part but am not ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Mouth piece receiver 25 Selmer trumpet made in Paris, France Horn has an etched design looks floral ...
A: Jeff, Thanks for the extra info. The horn is a pro model Selmer large bore horn. Demand is always ...
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| Paris Selmer lowe valve cap | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Mike, I recently lost the lowe valve cape for my 1952 Henri Selmer trumpet - this cap has the ...
A: Arden, Most of the big repair shops should have one. Rich Ita is in your area and should be able to ...
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| King Tempo 494670 | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I purchased this King Tempo Trumpet, model 494670, horn 4 years ago from a music shop in Northern ...
A: Deb, The trumpet is from about 1974 so it isn't of great value to a collector. The Tempo was a good ...
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| Silver completely Selmer Trumpet Ser#8788 | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I always wanted a Selmer trumpet to play. A friend returned from France with a horn that looks like ...
A: Jeffrey, The horn is a standard Grand Prix model. The serial dates it to 1950 from the main Paris ...
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| Rudall Carte & Co. LTD Small Trumpet | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I'm a swiss man and have received a trumpet from the windband of the village. Productname is ...
A: Josef, Rudall was the oldest maker in the UK. They started as Rudall Rose Carte and Co in about ...
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| Olds Ambassador Fullerton Calif. brass trumpet | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have an OLDS Ambassador Fullerton Calif. Brass trumpet, it has original case and mouthpiece. I was ...
A: David, Your horn dates to 1976 and is almost at the end of Old's existence in Fullerton. The ...
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| Holton model #2 trumpet mouthpiece | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I bought an old Blessing Elkhart Standard trumpet ( 1955 ) with a Holton Heim model #2 mouthpiece in ...
A: Kenny, The Heim model originals go for about the same as a new Holton mouthpiece, if in good shape. ...
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| Cleveland Superior-HN White Company Trumpet | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a trumpet that I would like to find out a ball park figure for sale. I have not found the ...
A: Cathie, Sorry for the delay but I have been working a lot of hours and haven't had time to get here ...
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| F.A. Reynolds Trumpet | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Two questions 1. I have a F.A. Reynolds Silver Plated (?)horn that has a bell mesuring at 4.5 It has ...
A: Mark, Sorry for the delay but I had to work the last 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first ...
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| bach trumpet TR600 | 6/2/2009 |
Q: How would you rate this trumpet, and what would you pay for a gently used tr600 in good condition. ...
A: Suzanne, Sorry for the delay but I had to work 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first day ...
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| ?1969 Selmer Signet Soloist Bb Trumpet | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I own a ?1969 Selmer Signet Soloist Bb Trumpet. Serial # 461987. What can you tell me about it? It's ...
A: Milt, Sorry for the delay but I had to work the last 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first ...
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| Titleist by Getzen Bugle serial F23878 repair | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a horn which I think is a bugle, it looks like a trumpet but has one valve and one lever. I ...
A: Lisa, Sorry for the delay but I had to work 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first day off. ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 5/31/2009 |
Q: "I have a Benge with the following info: Resno Bell..custom made by E. Benge...with the number ...
A: Sean, Sorry for the delay but I had to work 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first day off. ...
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| King Silver Flair year | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I've got a beautiful King Silver Flair given to me by my father that I plan to play for many, many ...
A: Connor, It is almost impossible to give you an exact time of build on your horn. Best estimate would ...
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| B&M Champion Question - Help please | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I used to play the trumpet when I was at school and have kept my trumpet for all these years, it ...
A: John, B&M is Bohm & Meinl and they were a maker of very fine brass from the 1930's to about 1980 in ...
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| Vintage Trumpet | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a very old trumpet which appears to be silver as it tarnishes and cleans up with silver ...
A: Beverly, The horn is a very early Conn and dates to 1895. That makes it very rare and an important ...
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| Olds trumpets | 5/29/2009 |
Q: We have an old Olds trumpet purchased I believe in 1958 or 1959. The serial number is 308120 and I ...
A: Marlene, Olds went out of business in 1980 and the name was sold to a company in Illinois. They have ...
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| Harry Pedler trumpet | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I noticed that you have some knowledge of the Harry Pedler "American Triumph" trumpet. I understand ...
A: Erin, Is it a trumpet or cornet? If it is a trumpet the shank should be the same as a modern Bach. ...
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| Trumpet Value | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I just came across a Blessing Artist model trumpet with the following serial #355142. It is very ...
A: Carlos, The horn dates to 1985 and is a pro model. The ML1 would be close to it in value but the 125 ...
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| King Trumpet Model #2006 | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a King Trumpet Model #2006, purchased mid 1980s. What can you tell me about this instrument ...
A: David, Just before King was purchased by UMI in 1985 they made a new line of Silver Flair horns. The ...
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| Springs on a trumpet key squeaking | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have taken on the burden of restoring my grandfather's trumpet (Selmer Paris Deville from the ...
A: Matt, First let me ask you if it is the spring or the valve guide that is squeaking? If it is the ...
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| Olds trumpet | 5/25/2009 |
Q: We have a trumpet that has several markings, but when we try to research its' age, we come up ...
A: Pam, After the real Olds folded in 1980 the name was purchased by a company in Illinois. They have ...
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| transcripts of chet baker solos | 5/25/2009 |
Q: do you know of any books that have Transcribed chet baker solos? And have you ever used a Tape ...
A: Tom, Sorry for the delay but I had to research this one in depth. Here are some websites with Chet ...
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| Harry James Olds Trumpet | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My daughter is using my husbands old OLDS trumpet, My husband's uncle was a friend of Harry James ...
A: Lynn, The horn itself is a very good pro player that is one of the first trumpets made by Olds. It ...
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| Value of a Frank Holton Collegiate Trumpet | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I acquired a used Frank Holton Collegiate trumpet with serial number 398789 made in Elkhorn ...
A: Tom, The horn is a very good student model. It dates to 1965 when Holton quality was very good. The ...
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| Olds and Sons Trumpet | 5/21/2009 |
Q: My Grandfather has had an old trumpet lying around forever and he and I are getting curious as to ...
A: Luke, With either serial number the horn dates to 1932. The Military model is pretty rare and is ...
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| Jupiter Trumpet | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter currently is playing/renting the JupiterXL CTR60. I really want to buy her a trumpet ...
A: Shennondoah, It is true that rentals cost much more. But they do allow students to quit if they are ...
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| BUESCHER 400 TRUMPET | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I HAVE MY DAD'S OLD TRUMPET. IT IS A BEUSCHER 400 TRUE TONE. THE SERIAL NO. 316681 LP 225. IT IS ...
A: Shelley, The 400 was the top of the Buescher line and is a pro level horn. The serial places the ...
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| American Triumph Trumpet | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Harry Pedler and Sons trumpet that was Given to me when I was in high school. It has the ...
A: Tony, The horn was made in Elkhart Indiana in the late 1920s. Pedler made good student horns and the ...
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| F Besson Brevete Trumpet | 5/17/2009 |
Q: We recently came across my grandfather's trumpet. We don't know if he had used in it WWI or in high ...
A: Lori, The horn is most likely a cornet and not a trumpet. The engraving shows the horn to be a ...
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| mahillon 13299 | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a mahillon cornet, 13299 in the valve, 3428 on the horn. it is engraved and very battered. I ...
A: Mark, C Mahillion and Co of London was a division of Mahillion of Bruxelles Belgium and operated ...
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| Conn 16b s/n | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought a used trumpet to my son: Conn 16b Trumpet s/n GJ520083. I like to know year was ...
A: Lorenzo, Conn started using the two letter prefix in 1973. The 16B was the student model at that ...
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| vintage conn trumpet | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a vintage conn trumpet that I would like to get a ballpark appraisal on. Serial# 288702 40B ...
A: Rae, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town and thought I had told the service to not send any ...
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| Besson cornet | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find out any info. I can about a Besson cornet, made in England with the serial ...
A: Betty, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town and thought I had told the service to not send any ...
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| sell trumpets | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a Holton TR395 MF series super bone. has valves....was my father's who was quite a ...
A: Norah, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town and thought I had told the service to not send any ...
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| mellophone | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i have a mellophone (i think) made by CAVALIER (CONN) WITH A SERIAL number on one valve of 58559. ...
A: Edwin, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town and thought I had told the service to not send any ...
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| Holton cornet/trumpet | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Mike: This is a follow up question on my Holton horn-- still not sure if it is a cornet or trumpet. ...
A: Roger, Sorry I was out of town and thought I told the server to not send me questions until I was ...
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| trumpet | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet. It is a Blessing and the serial no is either C00258 or 000258. Could you tell ...
A: Ralph, If the serial has a C it is post 2000. If it is a 0 then the horn would date to about 1907. ...
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| Selmer Paris Trumpet | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My wife has a Henri Selmer Paris Trumpet Depose Grands Prix Geneve 1927 Liege 1930. I have seen ...
A: Micah, Your horn is a Grand Prix model and was made in 1947. Selmer makes their valves in batches of ...
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| Holton Trumpet | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have what appears to be a very early Holton trumpet. The serial number is 008878 (second valve) ...
A: Steven, The horn is a trumpet and was made for Holton by Yamaha. The student 602 line was made there ...
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| Bundy Trumpet | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Bundy Trumpet that has been through several of my children and have now passed it down to ...
A: Debbie, The Bundy was the entry level student horn for Selmer-Bach for several years. Your horn was ...
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| 1983 King 2001 Silver Flair Trumpet | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I bought a King 2001 Silver Flair trumpet new back in 1983 and it is still in mint condition today. ...
A: Wes, I still consider the 2001 to be a pro level horn. It was before the Flair became the 2055 and ...
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| Madison Bb Trumpet | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I'm an eighty year old retiree partially amusing myself for the last year or so by trying to learn ...
A: Jim, It sounds more like an older Conn horn. If it were from Holton it would date from the mid ...
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| pocket trumpet | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my son Ben has been given a pocket trumpet Boosey and Co serial No 14359. it was found in a "junk" ...
A: Ben, It depends on if it is a real Boosey. There is a company out of India that has been selling ...
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| Buescher Trumphet | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Subject Buescher trumphet Question I just bought a Buescher Elkhart trumphet with serial # ...
A: Bobbi, The 36B was a good player that had an unusual wrap where the tuning slide curves to enter the ...
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| H.N. White Co. | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Cleveland Superior trumpet made by King Craftsmen the H.N. White Co. Cleveland Ohio. The ...
A: Jeff, The horn dates to about 1965. The Superior was a good playing horn that was intermediate ...
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| olds trumpet | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have my fathers old trumpetwhile i dont want to sell it i would like to know about it and if it is ...
A: Brian, Your horn is dated to 1979 which is shortly before Olds went out of business. The Special was ...
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| F. E. Olds & Son Trumpet | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have inherited an Olds & Son Trumpet with the number 381329 printed on it. It is is good condition ...
A: Ahhh, The Recording is a top model. They play fantastic and are in great demand. Here is a link to ...
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| Mt Vernon Bach | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I own a Mt Vernon Bach Cornet Stradivarius Model. The middle valve has M18468 imprinted. I had ...
A: Alan, It is a nice Strad cornet. There are many who feel that the Mt. Vernon horns are very special. ...
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| 1930-40's gretsch american model value | 4/23/2009 |
Q: what is gretsch american model worth? i don't know if its a cornet or trumpet circa 1930-40's fair ...
A: Sue, Gretsch had their horns made for them by several companies. Without knowing which made it, the ...
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| F. E. Olds & Son Trumpet | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have inherited an Olds & Son Trumpet with the number 381329 printed on it. It is is good condition ...
A: Steven, The horn dates to 1961 when Olds quality was very good. I can't give you more information ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Have a very nice condition Frank Holton trumpet made in Elkhorn, Wis s/n 81317 with original case ...
A: Roger, The serial number dates the horn to 1924. Are you sure it is a trumpet? It sounds more like a ...
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| 1962 Martin Indiana Trumpet | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am looking at a vintage 1962/63 Martin Indiana large bore professional trumpet in great ...
A: Omar, Based on the year it isn't a horn that is in tremendous demand. The Indiana was an ...
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| Besson Flugelhorn | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Added another horn to the stable. Paid $1015 for a "new old stock" Besson FB30 made by Kanstul. ...
A: Brad, Kanstul made the Besson horns for several years. The price you paid is good since a new 1025 ...
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| Henri Selmer b flat trumpet serial number 4599, valves has 72 73 74 engraved on it | 4/18/2009 |
Q: May I enquire about the year and price bracket for such trumpets, please? On the Bell engraved with ...
A: Neeraj, The horn dates to 1945. The Grand Prix model was the most popular of the old Selmer horns. ...
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| selmer nat gonella | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I´ve got a 30´s selmer nat gonella special, which, if i can find where, i hope to restore the valves ...
A: David, There isn't much info on the Selmer horns. Nat was a top player and I have heard several of ...
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| Benge 90 USA used trumpet | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Can you advise:- 1. As to the approximate value of this type of horn assuming it is in very good ...
A: Carl, The Benge line was all pro horns until the last 15 years or so when they became more ...
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| HOLTON TRUMPET | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a T602R brass trumpet in excellent condition, Ser# 041803 that I am trying to value and ...
A: Ed, The T602R was made for Holton by Yamaha. It was their main student horn and plays pretty well. ...
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| age of trumpet | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My son, a H.S. trumpet player, was given an old trumpet. It's in good shape and he picks it up to ...
A: Susan, The Grand Rapids Band Inst. Co. was a division of York. They used different serial numbers ...
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| Silvertone Model 200 | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Silvertone "Model 200" (as per engraving) trumpet. I was actually interested in selling it ...
A: Blake, Your trumpet was made for Sears by Blessing. The design is based on the Super Artist model ...
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| Buescher Aristocrat Cornet | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Mike, I have a "Buescher Aristocrat Custom Built" Cornet. Elkhart IND, USA. It is a True Tone LP. ...
A: Jeff, It is a cornet that was made in 1937. The model 265 is the Custom Aristocrat cornet and was ...
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| Old rotary trumpets | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I found in my grandfathers attic (who was a professional trumpet player) two very old looking rotary ...
A: Kurt, They are both very old horns. Wurlitzer started his music business in Cincinnati in the 1850's ...
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| Valve guide | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a trumpet with a broken valve guide.. i wanted to buy a new valve guide but unfortunately ...
A: Naz, I have a hard time understanding how Norway would not have any shop with replacement parts! You ...
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| Conn trumpet | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Found Victor New Wunder made by CG Conn, Elmhart, Ind serial #180792 with picture of nude womrn on ...
A: Janet, The horn is very collectible. The engraving is pretty rare and is always in demand when ...
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| Best valve oil for Olds trumpet? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I currently own and use regularly an Olds Special trumpet. I am not using valve oil because I lost ...
A: trumpeter, The serial does date the horn and your horn was made in 1972. If you have good valves ...
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| just bought a King Super-20 | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I work at a music store in West Chester, Ohio. Some guy came in today and wanted us to purchase an ...
A: James, Your horn dates to about 1964 and was one of the last made in Cleveland before King moved the ...
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| Student cornet | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am a bandmaster of a small youth band at a Salvation Army church in Ontario, Canada. I have been ...
A: Deb, I have played with a few Salvation Army bands and loved it. I know that a few players had old ...
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| repair/refinish olds recording | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have an Olds Recording, serial #139033. It's playable but needs a tune-up/cleaning and the finish ...
A: John, The horn is a pro model and mare than worthy of refinishing. It dates to about 1953 when ...
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| Doubts | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i¨m going to buy a used trumpet. I would like to try with an intermediate, and there is a person who ...
A: Abel, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town for work. The TR200 is a good player that uses a lot ...
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| ? about getzen trumpet-super delux | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i kave a getzen trumpet (super delux) i excellent condition-in case made in elkhorn,wis whichwas ...
A: Thomas, The Super is truly a striking horn to look at. The only drawback was the bell tube is so ...
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| Buescher 10-22A | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I also have a Buescher True Tone 10-22A, serial #239###, which places it around 1928 from what I ...
A: Ron, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town for work. The model 9 you had is an interesting horn. ...
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| Holton Trumpet | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, I recently started home lessons on trumpet. I'm 58 and last played at 12, so I want ...
A: Joe, Without knowing which model of Holton you have I can't give you much info on it. However, the ...
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| age and value of cornet | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a silver plated cornet from my fathers side.Engraved on the horn F Besson,"Prototype" 198 ...
A: Graham, The horn dates to about 1893 or so. The French Besson was a pro cornet and is in high pitch. ...
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| intermediate or pro trumpet? | 3/29/2009 |
Q: My son plays a 600 King trumpet. We need to upgrade to a better horn. Do we invest in intermediate ...
A: Carol, The Silver Flair from the 60s or 70s will play circles around the 600. The older King Super ...
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| Buescher Super 400 | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I play trumpet and baritone horn. I come to All Experts often to find information on instruments I'm ...
A: Bob, The 400 was discontinued in 61 and the Super Aristocrat was almost the clone of it. The Super ...
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| Conn trumpet | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 50+ year old friend who has his father's Conn trumpet. He is curious about it. He will ...
A: Marvin, I need more info to tell you anything about it. First there is a number or word where the ...
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| Value of a Kühnl & Hoyer | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My father had a Kühnl & Hoyer model 81590. I want to sell it now and I wondered if you knew the ...
A: Elvira, You list the serial number as the model. Your horn should date to the late 1950s to the very ...
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| Martin Committie Cornet | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, I have purchased a Martin Committie model Sr# 194563 and was wondering if this is a ...
A: Robert, Over the last few years the value on the Committee model has gone sky high. Your horn dates ...
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| getzen 90...serial number #8286 | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Would you be able to date a trumpet I picked up on ebay? the Getzen 90 looks loved and was owned by ...
A: Deb, Getzen had a fire in 1963 that destroyed all records of production. Since you serial is so low ...
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| Holton t401 vs Galaxy | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Hey Mike, I recently played a t401 and LOVED IT ! Just couldn't justify the cost. I have since found ...
A: Sam, This is a tough question. It really depends on what type of playing you do and what sound you ...
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| history & value of a cornet | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a silver plated Besson cornet from my fathers side.It is marked as F Besson "Liototype" 198 ...
A: Graham, I need the serial numbers to give you any history on the horn. The horn also should say ...
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| blessing trumpet | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I an looking to buy vintage trumpet. It has very fancy engravings on it. It says made by Emil K ...
A: Wanda, The horn dates to about 1933 or so. Blessing made pro horns at that time and this should be ...
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| Corneo | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Frank Holton Cornet, with an engraved bell with hummingbirds and flowers. The serial ...
A: Jerry, The horn should have the name engraved on the bell. The horn dates to 1916 and would be one ...
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| Cornet maybe trumpet | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have my grandfathers cornet or possibly trumpet. It is about 20 inches in length. It has # 48 on ...
A: The model 48 was a very good symphonic trumpet designed to play with an orchestra. Your horn was ...
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| Buescher True Tone Trumpet | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have acquired my Father's True Tone, which exhibits model #279776 & LP #232. I am wondering if you ...
A: Terri, It is a trumpet that was made in 1937. The model 232 later became the Aristocrat and was one ...
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| Silver trumpet w/ no engraving | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful silver trumpet in great condition. However the bell has nothing engraved on it. ...
A: Angie, Sorry to tell you this but the horn is a low quality student horn from India. It is Nickel ...
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| DEG trumpets | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have an old Eterna Sevrensen Getzen trumpet, I like the way it feels and sound and looks But I ...
A: Al, First you mention DEG in your header. DEG and Getzen are two different companies. Donald Getzen ...
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| silvertone | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I recently picked up a silvertone #27852 in moderate to rough shape (it has lots of little dings, ...
A: Robert, There were a few different Silvertone horns. King made a Silvertone that was a Sterling ...
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| Range and Mouthpiece | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have been playing the trumpet for about three and a half years. Something that bothers me is ...
A: Nate, It is OK that your range isn't improving dramatically. I don't know what your practice habits ...
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| Besson Classe A New Creation Tuning | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask you 3 questions because I am looking for help!. I bought recently a Besson ...
A: Marc, Almost all early Besson horns had a low pitch tune and a high pitch tune. The horn would have ...
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| Cornet | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I came across my Grandfather's Cornet and was wondering it's age. It has markings on the center ...
A: Dave, The horn is from the old Chicago Holton plant. It dates to 1910 The New Proportion was one of ...
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| B-cornet Oscar Otto | 3/11/2009 |
Q: About a week ago, you helped me with information about a J.G.Seeling B-cornet. Now I have questions ...
A: Lars, I don't show a reference to Oscar but there were several Otto's in Markneukirchen from the ...
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| benge professional trumpet eastlake ohio pre-1983 | 3/10/2009 |
Q: do you know the value/ price and exact year of this trupet? it is stamped benge limited edition made ...
A: Jesse, The horn dates to 1983 and is a special limited run. The value is determined by the wear to ...
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| panpan-american trumpet | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A PAN- AMERICAN TRUMPET THAT I WISH TO RESTORE TO IT'S ORRIGINAL "NEW" STATE. IT HAS A SPIT ...
A: Myra, The Pan-Am horns were always good players that were built to withstand students and their ...
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| vintage Selmer Trumpet | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I'm helping a friend research a vintage Selmer trumpet that was donated to her organization. The ...
A: Jan-Michael, The horn sounds like a Selmer Balanced model. It dates to 1951 from the Paris factory. ...
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| Flugel horn info needed! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My husband has an Olds flugelhorn that is in good condition in the original case with the numbers ...
A: Patricia, Olds made a few different flugelhorns and they play fairly well. There aren't many around ...
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| Selmer Depose pro cornet? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: So, I opened a Bundy case today, and out popped this amazing cornet! It's marked with the Henri ...
A: Nathan, If you bought it as a Bundy you got a tremendous deal! The cornet was made by Selmer France ...
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| Selmer trumpet | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My Selmer is S/N 17048 from 1956; I have played it since bought in about 1962; had a K Modified ...
A: Mark, Actually Selmer bought Bach in 1963. The TR200 and TR300 are models that are still made in the ...
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| Trumpet Valves Narrowing | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Is this possible, and is there a fix. I have a 40 year old trumpet (Olds) that I played in school ...
A: Tim, The valve casings will not narrow down. Probably what has happened is that the valve oil ...
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| davis shuman trumpet . | 2/28/2009 |
Q: back in 1961 when i was 10 yrs.old my oldest brother, a trumpet player and at that time was the ...
A: Bill, I have no reference to that name or brand. I can tell you that the bell you describe is called ...
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| Holton Cornett question | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Ok just googled and you came up... Was wondering if you could tell me more about a Holton ...
A: Jill, The horn dates to 1955. On the bell should be the model name. It will either have a number or ...
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| valve placement | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Just got a used trumpet,so I took it apart to clean it upon putting the valves back i notice many ...
A: Doug, A lot of valves can be inserted with either side on the plastic valve guide in the slot inside ...
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| Question about B&S flugelhorn | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me why the top-of-the-range B&S Challenger "Elaboration" 3148/2 flugelhorn only has 2 ...
A: Yes they do. They were designed to have less effect on the tone. The newer Saturn keys are even ...
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| Question about B&S flugelhorn | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me why the top-of-the-range B&S Challenger "Elaboration" 3148/2 flugelhorn only has 2 ...
A: John, There are no pro flugelhorns that carry a waterkey on the first valve slide. Waterkeys create ...
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| German flugelhorn | 2/24/2009 |
Q: A friend has loaned me a rotary valve flugelhorn with the following inscriptions on the bell: Pilsl ...
A: Alan, I don't show any reference to that maker in any of my books. If it plays well it will have ...
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| Bach Mercedes | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Bach Mercedes that I bought used in 1981. I do not know how old it is. Is there some ...
A: Stephanie, If it is the Mercedes II it is strictly an intermediate level horn. The serial number on ...
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| King 2065 Golden Flair | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Mike. Hope this finds you well. I am continuing to expand my collection of King trumpets and just ...
A: Jim, Truthfully I found the difference between the 2055 and 2065 was the bore size. They both look ...
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| trumpet range?? | 2/22/2009 |
Q: O.K I am 14 and started playing trumpet a little less than a year ago. I consider myself pretty ...
A: Sophia, After just a year on the horn you have a good range. I know a few people who have played 10 ...
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| frank holton vintage trumpet | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I inherited a Frank Holton collegiate silver plated trumpet. If I am looking in the right place, ...
A: Arleen, The horn is indeed from 1931. The Collegiate line was designed as a cheaper version of ...
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| Leblanc trumpet | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a French LeBlanc C-trumpet with a 25XXX serial number. It is a lacquer finish ...
A: Paul, Sorry for the delay but I got called out of town. The horn is from the late 1960's or so. ...
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| Holton 'Al Hirt Special' Cornet | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Mike, Using the allexperts.com search function I found your response to a question about a Holton ...
A: Joe, Sorry for the delay but I got called out of town over the weekend and just got back. The model ...
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| F. Besson trumpet identification | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I played trumpet back in high school from 1972 to 75. During that period I purchased a new F. ...
A: James, It is a French made Besson and would be worthy of restoration as long as it still plays well. ...
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| Red Rot on trumpet | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have and Olds trumpet, but I'm not sure how old it is. I think it is around 30 years old. I got it ...
A: Grego, I had this conversation with some other horn guys a few weeks ago. Most of what people think ...
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| Reynolds Emporer Cornet | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I recently came across a Roth-Reynolds "Emperor" cornet, made in 1959 (serial #48xxx). It's in very ...
A: Jay, The price does seem a bit high. If it truly has been gone over and replated and has a valve ...
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| Weimar Trumpet-Valves are not numbered | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I recently cleaned my Grandsons Weimar Trumpet, the valves are not numbered and I cant seem to get ...
A: Bob, Pull out the 1st valve slide, Then if you push down the valve you can usually look through the ...
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| Couesnon Cornet | 2/13/2009 |
Q: One of my guard members who wants to learn how to play trumpet recently picked up a Couesnon Paris ...
A: Lee, From the very early 1900's Couesnon was one of the largest makers in the world. After WWII ...
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| Reynolds Trumpet | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I had recently purchased a trumpet with, "Reynolds" "Emperor" "Cleveland Ohio" "Official Musician ...
A: Rebecca, The horn dates to about 1962 and is from the time when RMC (Roundtable of Musical ...
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| Brushed or Raw Silver? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I acquired a silver bach omega from a friend for use in a marching band - has about 4+ years in it, ...
A: A 3M Gray pad will do a nice job of giving a brushed finish. There are techs that do a random look ...
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| Recruiting new trumpeter | 2/11/2009 |
Q: As stated in the subject, my elementary school band is recruiting new trumpet players who have no ...
A: Jie Xin, I have seen people play trumpet that had every kind of lips, teeth, and many with no teeth. ...
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| Brushed or Raw Silver? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I acquired a silver bach omega from a friend for use in a marching band - has about 4+ years in it, ...
A: Edward, The first picture you sent didn't open a link. The second shows a silver plated horn that ...
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| Conn Wonder from 1878 | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a Conn Wonder, Serial #2057 (with C/Bb rotor). Other than, "How much is it worth?" I was ...
A: Elias, Sorry for the delay. We lost power from an ice storm and have had a lot of clean up over the ...
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| Removing lacquer from a trumpet | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I am trying to remove lacquer from a trumpet i purchased a few years ago and never really use. It ...
A: Jesse, Sorry for the delay. We lost power from an ice storm and have had a lot of clean up over the ...
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| J W York Cornet | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Just located the old cornet I played in high school band 60+ yrs. ago. It is marked J W York and ...
A: Mary, Sorry for the delay. We lost power from an ice storm and have had a lot of clean up over the ...
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| Conn USA Trumpet | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Conn USA - Victor A #634821. I cannot find anyone who can advise of the value of this horn. ...
A: Tracey, sorry for the delay but we were without power for 6 days from an ice storm. The last few ...
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| trumpet | 2/3/2009 |
Q: we just purchased a new trumpet for our son who has played for three years now. when he pulled the ...
A: Tammy, sorry for the delay but we were without power for 6 days from an ice storm. The last few days ...
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| Getzen Super Deluxe | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a Super deluxe that i got from ebay and can't find the serial number #G4090. Could you tell ...
A: Sam, sorry for the delay but we were without power for 6 days from an ice storm. The last few days I ...
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| Besson Trumpet with mold | 2/2/2009 |
Q: my son has a Besson trumpet with very nice silver finish, I recently took it to get a stuck valve ...
A: Cindy, sorry for the delay but we went 6 days without power from an ice storm. The last few days I ...
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| Trumpet part | 2/1/2009 |
Q: How do I get a new (ore old but in prime condition) main tuning slide for my Conn Connstellation 38B ...
A: Ted, sorry for the delay but we went 6 days without power from an ice storm. The last few days I ...
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| Old Conn Trumpet | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a old C. G. Conn trumpet s/n 168930 which appears to make in 1919. It is in pretty good ...
A: Joe, sorry for the delay but we went 6 days without power from an ice storm. The last few days I ...
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| Cornet J G Seeling | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a very old cornet, engraved "J G Seeling Dresden" on a silver plate, situated on the bell ...
A: Lars, Sorry for the delay but our power was out for 6 days from an ice storm early last week. ...
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| Frank Holton Chicago Coronet 1916 vintage | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I'm wondering if you can help me out with a vintage horn. I've play trumpet for 30 plus years ...
A: Rich, sorry for the delay but we went 6 days without power from an ice storm. The last few days I ...
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| Restoring a Selmer Paris trumpet | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a Selmer Paris trumpet that I believe dates to 1953 (serial no. 13xxx). The valves stick, and ...
A: Jeff, Sorry for the delay but our power was out for 6 days from an ice storm early last week. There ...
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| brass trumpet | 1/29/2009 |
Q: thankyou for your time kind regards tanya
A: Tanya, Sorry for the delay but our power was out for 6 days from an ice storm early last week. ...
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| ambassador trumpet | 1/29/2009 |
Q: hi mike i have an OLDS Ambassador trumpet made in Fullerton CA the serial num is 926592 I was ...
A: Gerald, Sorry for the delay but our power was out for 6 days from an ice storm early last week. Your ...
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| "The Martin" Trumpet date? | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My father left me his horn years ago and I'm wondering when it was made and how it's regarded in ...
A: Mike, Sorry for the delay but our power was out for 6 days from an ice storm early last week. The ...
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| Buescher 400 Trumpet | 1/27/2009 |
Q: S/N 408834 could you tell me the year of manufacture and or where I can get the serial no info and ...
A: John, The horn dates to 1965 after Buescher was purchased by Selmer. The horn would be an ...
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| Yamaha Xeno Trim Kit | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Yamaha Xeno and I would like a trim kit for it. I do not know where to get one or what ...
A: Patrick, There are many companies that do caps and buttons. If you want slides done in gold I can ...
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| Trumpet/Coronet | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have an old Ohio Band Instrument Co. trumpet (coronet?) marked "Soloist". I have no idea of age, ...
A: Val, Ohio Band was a sister company to F A Reynolds. It operated from 1936 to about 1946. The horn ...
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| Age & mouthpiece recommendation | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 79 years old who got the crazy idea of learning to play the trumpet again. I thought I was a ...
A: Linden, You are never too old to play music! I had the privilege of knowing a gentleman that played ...
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| Buescher Trumpet | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old son was recently given his late Grand Fathers trumpet. On the bell it has the ...
A: Allen, It is always great to hear a horn has been passed to another family member that has taken it ...
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| refinish/strip brass insrtument/ | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I saw your post on relacquering horns. You mentioned stripping and buffing. This is a task I want to ...
A: Clark, First the 900 has been the meat of the Getzen line since the 1970's. There have been minor ...
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| trumpets | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Where are you located??? I noticed you played with the Louisville band. Husband has picked up ...
A: Susan, I am on the far East side of Louisville between Anchorage and Middletown. I like the newer ...
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| King 2007 | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Mike: Appreciate all the great answers you provide. I've asked several previously, and you have ...
A: Jim, I recently sold a model 2000AT to a friend in Louisville. It is the same as your 2007 but with ...
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| value of trumpet | 1/22/2009 |
Q: i have an old trumpet which has besson and co engraved on it and also has a pattern which has the ...
A: Niesha, The value is determined by the finish (silver or brass), wear to the horn and dents, wear to ...
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| conn connstallation | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a older conn trumpet (silver) handed down from my father, I played it from 3rd grade through ...
A: Scott, The Connstellation is a horn that is always in demand. The serial dates your horn to 1955 and ...
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| repair | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Mike, I was wondering if you would be able to repair a trumpet, last week I banged in my mouth piece ...
A: Margaret, Yes I can do it. However if you take it to a local shop a mouthpiece pull is usually $5. ...
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| Super Aristocrat | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a buescher super aristocrat. It has a lacquer finish and original case, made of wood, velvet ...
A: Chris, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town on business. The Aristocrat was the second from the ...
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| Buescher Trumpet | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Buescher Trumpet Serial 14634.Can you tell me the year and the value of this trumpet? ...
A: Allen, The horn dates to 1911. The variables to price are wear, model number, finish (silver or ...
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| 1971 King Silver Flair | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a King Silver Flair that I got new in 1971. The number stamped on the middle valve is 477797. ...
A: Bill, If it is in mint shape it would get about $800. Every dent, ding, and wear spot would detract ...
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| Holton MF ST-302 Trumpet | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to tell me what years the ST-302 was manufactured? Also, did they make changes to the ...
A: I haven't seen any that were bad horns. Obviously, the early ones were better made than the late ...
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| value of my trumpet and how rare | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how valuable my trumpet is. the make is stradivarius...model #37...and its ...
A: Edward, The Strad is one of the best pro horns that is mass produced. They are not rare and your ...
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| Conn 18B Directors Trumpet | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Conn 18B Serial #S40278. Looked up serial numbers for Conn but they have nothing listed ...
A: Arnie, The S was used in 1973 before they started the two letter designations. The 1000B has used ...
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| dating and costing a trumpet | 1/16/2009 |
Q: it is a boosey and hawkes lafleur serial number 046315, it is in good condition, slight dent on ...
A: Richie, I am not sure what part you need. Is it the valve guide or the spring? B&H went out of ...
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| Storm Trumpets | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I'm from Australia, and I'm currently looking to buy a trumpet. I don't want something that's too ...
A: Rosanna, The Storm line I was told is made in China for them. I tried to get one here to play but ...
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| Weltang Rudall Carte Trumpet | 1/12/2009 |
Q: we have just discovered a trumpet bearing the emblem Weltang and Made in GDR for Rudall Cartell & Co ...
A: Emma, The horn dates between 1945-1950 or so. Boosey and Hawkes bought Rudall in 1945 and used the ...
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| Dynasty III Cornet value | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Dynasty III silver chrome Cornet with its original case and a DB straight mute that I'm ...
A: Ber, You and all are welcome to my answers. I spend a few hours a week doing research and answering ...
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| cornet VS. trumpet | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I played trumpet throughout grade and high school...first a lousy Conn that had defective sticking ...
A: Barry, A cornet is easier to play because of the tighter wrap and the conical bore. Typically it ...
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| Refurbish horns | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have a King Trumpet(#423142), and a Benge Flugelhorn (#28956). Both are silver and have been in ...
A: Ken, The King dates to 1967 right after King moved into their Eastlake Ohio plant. Without knowing ...
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| Trumpet Value | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Mike, Happy New Year! I was digging through some old stuff at my parents' house, and came across my ...
A: Louis, The horn is worth between $500-1000 depending on the condition, finish, and where you sell ...
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| Difference between King Tempo 600 & King 601 | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Is there a difference between the King Tempo 600 & King 601 trumpets? If so, what are the ...
A: Jaime, The 600 is a very similar horn to the 601. The 601 has a first valve throw and is a bit ...
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| trumpet | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have an old trumpet my sister had late 70"s early 80's. I had it fixed up back in playing ...
A: Doug, I like the 602 line and think they are very comparable to the Yamaha line. The T602R was ...
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| Continental Colonial Trumpet #140402 | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a trumpet that my father played in high school back in the 40's and was handed down to him by ...
A: V, Sorry for the delay but I have been out of town. The horn dates to 1940 and was made by the Conn ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the value,date,history,general info,etc. for a Frank Holton trumpet serial # ...
A: Bill, Sorry for the delay but I have been out of town. The horn dates to 1923 and would be a pro ...
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| Bundy Trumpet | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Bundy Trumpet from 1971 that is in excellent condition. I played it in High School and it ...
A: Maria, The Bundy was the entry model made by Selmer. It is about the same horn as the Bach 1530, ...
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| york trumpet | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i played a holton collegiate all thru school and it got damaged. i just bought a vintage york ...
A: Steve, The York should be comparable to the Holton. It really depends on how old it is. York started ...
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| ambassador trumpet | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i have a similar question about my ambassador. it's my first trumpet - an olds ambassador #961079. ...
A: Elizabeth, The Ambassador is considered by many to be the best student trumpet ever made. Your horn ...
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| holton #258162 | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My uncle just passed away not long ago and my aunt gave me his trumpet. It's a Collegiate by Holton ...
A: Steve, The horn dates to 1954 when the Collegiate was still considered a top intermediate level ...
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| 1946 Olds Super | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I recently aquired a '46 Olds Super and have found it to be a really great horn, even as worn as it ...
A: Ken, The Super was one of the original light weight horns. They could play in many settings but were ...
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| Keilwerth Deluxe | 12/27/2008 |
Q: 'm very interested in finding out about the Keilwerth I found at an antique store today. I'm a ...
A: Kelsie, Keilwerth didn't make their brass and only did brass until the 1960's. The horn was probably ...
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| Trumpet | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a York (Grand Rapids) ser #81205 Could you tell me what year it was made and if it would be ...
A: Brian, It is a pro level horn from between 1925 and 1928. It would be fine for a beginner to start ...
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| Trumpet Comparisons | 12/25/2008 |
Q: How is a King 1117SP overall compared to a Bach Strad?
A: Jack, It depends on the bell that is on the Strad. The 1117 is a very bright horn designed for ...
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| King Super 20 Owned By Ziggy Elman | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have an 1950's King Super 20 Trumpet that belonged to Ziggy Elman in it's original Alligator Case ...
A: Randy, The value depends on what documentation you have to prove that it was Ziggys horn. A Super 20 ...
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| king silver flair | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a King Silver Flair that was originally purchased as my second (upgrade) horn in 1978 or 79. ...
A: Joel, Too bad there isn't extra value for sentimental value! I have my original first horn, a Conn ...
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| trumpet model number | 12/22/2008 |
Q: i have bought a getzen trumpet sn k130521. im having a problem finding the model number thanks for ...
A: Kevin, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town without internet access. I believe you have a ...
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| Getting aback up the scale | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have taken the horn up again after a 30 year layoff (I'm 61). I have a couple of questions - how ...
A: Bob, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town without internet access. Here is a good description ...
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| Holton ST200 Trumpet | 12/21/2008 |
Q: While recently clearing out 'stuff' that I have accumulated over the years I came across the trumpet ...
A: Dan, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town without internet access. The 200 model is a great ...
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| Trumpet | 12/21/2008 |
Q: The trumpet I played from the time I was 9 until age 18 was a Holton Galaxy with a "true silver" ...
A: JH, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town without internet access. The Eastman horns are very ...
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| Cornet info | 12/21/2008 |
Q: We have what we believe to be a cornet, it's silver and engraved with the following. conical bore, ...
A: Ken, Sorry for the delay but I have been out of town without internet access. I am going to take a ...
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| york trumpet | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have no idea what my son purchased a York Trumpet with beautiful scrolling on the barrel states ...
A: Dexter, Sorry for the delay but I have been out of town without internet access. There were no ...
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| Al Hirt Special Holton Trumpet Value | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My son plays a trumpet that says "Frank Holton & Co. Al Hirt Special Elkhorn, Wis. with a number on ...
A: Paula, The horn dates to 1966 and was a pro model. The value depends on the wear to the finish and ...
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| yamaha slide stuck | 12/20/2008 |
Q: It was mentioned that there is a slide puller like used in aouto repair shops. What does it look ...
A: Leonard, You can use a leather band to pull the slide. But it is very easy to break the solder and ...
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| True Tone Trumpet | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I acquired this trumpet about a year ago, and it's just been collecting dust ever since. I paid $5 ...
A: Evan, The True Tone was the pro line made by Buescher. There were many different models made over ...
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| Playing again after 20 years - mouthpiece, practice tips | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I played a Getzen 390 though high school and into college, where I started out as a music major, but ...
A: Bill, Sorry for the delay, but I have been out of town without internet access. The first thing I ...
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| King Silver Flair/Leblanc Al Hirt | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Hey Mike, I just bought a King Silver Flair at an estate sale. Looks in pretty good shape..probably ...
A: Richard, First off the King is from 1988 and is the 2055T model. they are intermediate level horns ...
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| King Silvertone | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I am thinking on buying a King Silvertone 1050 #2 Liberty trumpet made in 1946.it is different than ...
A: Sam, The Silvertone King horns all have Sterling bells. It is possible it was gold plated or gold ...
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| Artistocrat vs Tempo vs ML-1 | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Mr. Pawul: My brother has a birthday coming up after Christmas and wants a new trumpet. He has been ...
A: Jay, What a great dad! Well the determining factor should not be the 1st valve slide. The older ...
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| Criteria for a well-playing horn | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Mike. I've often read in your answers where you say one horn plays well versus another -- or, ...
A: James, That is a great question! Of course, opinions are very subjective and mine may not be the ...
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| Pan America 32 | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Pan America 32 at a pawn shop for my son and I know nothing about this ...
A: Eddie, Pan American was the student division of Conn for many years. They merged it back into Conn ...
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| Buescher trumpet parts | 12/14/2008 |
Q: serial 238882, silver trumpet- not satin finish. It's a beauty. It does have a dent in 2 slides and ...
A: No bother at all! There are two good repair people in PA that I know can do the job. Here is one in ...
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| shining/protecting raw brass | 12/13/2008 |
Q: A while back I told you I had all the lacquer stripped from my 1971 Strad 180-43. The shine has ...
A: Brad, Thanks for your correction. I guess I wasn't paying attention a few years ago when I did my ...
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| Torn between a 1995 Benge Leonore 90 trumpet and 90's Bach Omega Trumpet | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy my son a used trumpet for Xmas, but know nothing about them. He is 16 and plays ...
A: A Bach Strad 37 bell will be more versatile for him. The price for a used one can go from $800 to ...
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| Wurlitzer trumpet | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I bought an old trumpet last year to add to my collection of old horns. It's a Wurlitzer ...
A: Ian, Wurlitzer had several makers do horns for them over their history in brass sales. Unfortunately ...
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| Bach pricing? | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I've been a solid trumpet player for 45 years, own several horns but my heart goes to my 1965/66 ...
A: Thomas, The early Elkhart horns typically go somewhere between $1200-1500. You should be able to get ...
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| Identity of Bach Trumpet | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Mike - Thanks so much for providing a wonderful resource. I am a little confused about a trumpet I ...
A: Marc, I have one and they are a TR300 clone. They were originally done for Brook Mays music and were ...
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| Getzen 700 Special; Bundy Selmer Bach | 12/9/2008 |
Q: First, I bought a Getzen 700 Special (SN P12105) at a pawn shop yesterday for $100 (It also has the ...
A: Tammy, First the Getzen is from the mid 1990's. Take some penetrating oil and spray the Amado keys ...
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| Connstellation | 12/9/2008 |
Q: How do you find the value of a Conn 28A from 1963 (according to a list I checked on line)? I would ...
A: Pamela, Do not refinish it first. The value will not increase enough to justify the cost. Also a bad ...
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| Buescher trumpet parts | 12/8/2008 |
Q: serial 238882, silver trumpet- not satin finish. It's a beauty. It does have a dent in 2 slides and ...
A: Ron, You can have a stop rod soldered on at most repair shops. They should have one, or be able to ...
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| trumpet (cornet?) Julius Keilwerth | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I own a B-trumpet (B-Cornet?) with brass body and silver plated bell, engraved Julius Keilwerth ...
A: Lars, Keilwerth was a maker in Graslitz from 1920- 1945. They relocated to Germany after WWII and ...
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| mouthpice number | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I played trumpet long time ago, when it was still a Soviet Union. I bought my mouthpiece in Moscow ...
A: Margarita, B&S still exists and you can contact them directly to get a copy of your mouthpiece. Here ...
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| Details on US York trumpet | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I also have an old battered YORK USA trumpet and am hoping to obtain details as to age, etc. However ...
A: Col, The horn was made after the York plant was closed. Boosey and Hawkes bought the York name and ...
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| Trumpet value | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I own a trumpet from my time in high school band - I am now 53 years old. I have not used it in ...
A: Bill, Please send me a few pictures. I can give you a better idea of worth. I must tell you that Doc ...
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| Olds Ambassador? | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I just bought a trumpet. I like that it has a bit of charachter and history. It has a bit of a ...
A: Doug, An interesting story that might be true. I have known people that dropped, tripped over, and ...
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| Kuhnl & Hoyer Trumpet made in Germany | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Kuhnl & Hoyer Trumpet from E-Bay for $65.00. The serial number is 25724,can ...
A: Jerry, K&H doesn't publish their serial numbers anywhere that I have found. They started in 1948 and ...
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| information on a cornet | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a cornet in a lined box with spaces for a number of accessories, eg there is a ...
A: Lee, I love the old Besson line of cornets. The horn you have dates to about 1894 and the ...
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| Bach Cornet | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Bach cornet. The bell says Stradivarius Model, but no model number found or seen. The ...
A: Dennis, Where can I start about the horn...It is a New York Bach that was made somewhere between ...
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| couesnoc trumpet | 12/1/2008 |
Q: my brother in law recently acquired a couesnon 1900 trumpet. I want to know the value of this ...
A: Lewis, Couesnon made some great horns in the early 1900's. At about 1910 they were one of the ...
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| silver plating | 11/30/2008 |
Q: You previously said you know of a good source, I believe in West VA, to have my 1971 Strad replated. ...
A: Brad, Getzen has made horns for many people over the years. I heard the rumor you mention but ...
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| high notes | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Played trumpet in a local dance band in the forties when stock arrangements seldom required high ...
A: Melvin, You have presented several points that I think merit some review. Teachers are all different ...
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| conn cornet | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a conn cornet. it has the shooting stars and 3 marching men engraving, making me think it ...
A: Jackie, I believe the cornet you have is the 16A Director. When Conn moved production to Abilene ...
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| repair of trumpet lead pipe | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I own a Beenge 50th anniversary model and the lead pipe a developed bubbles in the plating. I have ...
A: Larry, There are a few places that do great work depending on where you are. Osmun on the East ...
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| dating and value | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Tonight I picked up a buescher aristocrat trumpet with the markings 595274 and the letters ML under ...
A: Heather, The horn dates to about 1973 and is a student model. Buescher was purchased by Selmer in ...
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| buying a horn | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I've never played a trumpet but am thinking of learning to play.Wondering if you could give me ...
A: Frank, I suggest you find a teacher first before even thinking about a horn. If you are going to do ...
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| Blessing B-125 Trumpet | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I resently purchased a Blessing B-125 Trumpet on E-Bay, but couldn't find any info for the serial ...
A: Jerry, The 125 is the entry level horn in the blessing line. It plays well and is a good student ...
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| Elkhart Trumpet | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Recently purchased a Elkhart Trumpet Model 38B serial # 33460 for my daughter and am having it ...
A: Bob, The company was founded in 1923 by Andrew Beardsley who was the president of Buescher Band ...
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| Cleaning | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I found an old Olds Super, Los Angeles, serial number 14389, and it appears to be all silver. I want ...
A: Gary, If you want it to be shiny then you can polish it. But most collectors don't really care if it ...
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| holton trumpet | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have an opportunity to pick up a used holton trumpet from a friend. the only identifying numbers I ...
A: Drew, The horn was made for Holton by Yamaha. They play well and are good student horns. The value ...
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| Trumpet/Bugle | 11/22/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a Trumpet and a Bugle?
A: Donna, The basic difference between bugles and trumpets is found in the sound and shape of the horn. ...
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| Holton trumpet circa 1948 | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My son is in the 6th grade and is taking private lessons. He is playing on a Frank Holton 45 serial ...
A: George, The 45 was a good horn and should be ok for him to play until high school. I wouldn't have ...
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| Getzen Eterna 700 made in 1988 | 11/21/2008 |
Q: just curious if you happen to have any idea what my recently purchased (used) Getzen Eterna 700 ...
A: Gregory, The names and designations have changed several times over the years. The biggest way to ...
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| Trumpet | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I would like to sell two used king trumpets in great condition with their cases, but I don't know ...
A: Lili, There are a few questions I need first. What is the model of the horns (should be on the bell ...
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| Conn Star Director Trumpet | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Conn trumpet it has a picture of marching band w/ shooting stars serial ...
A: Jerry, The Director line was a very good student line from Conn. I started on one in 1965. They are ...
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| sherwood master cornet | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I bought a sherwood master cornet.It is a wonderful,profesional quality horn.The serial number is ...
A: Luther, The Sherwood name was made by Conn in their Pan American factory. The serial number dates ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have had a Selmer Signet trumpet for about 30 years. It has beautiful engravings on the bell and ...
A: Kim, The Signet was the intermediate level horn from Selmer. They play well and are solidly built. ...
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| looking for new horn | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have had a Yamaha YTR739T for 26 years, and am thinking it might be time for a new horn. I have ...
A: Pete, If you aren't blown away by that list then you won't be blown away by anything else. I think ...
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| Leblanc trpt | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a L EBLANC TRPT with bell engraving and x707 sonic on the mp reciever but no A l hirt sig, ...
A: Joseph and Helen, The horn was made by Courtois for LeBlanc. After Holton started making the LeBlanc ...
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| re finish | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I've seen several trumpets/cornets for sale that say worn finish and such,,,, I'm just looking for a ...
A: Patrick, There are several levels of refinish work. You can strip the old lacquer and leave the horn ...
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| type and age of my benge | 11/16/2008 |
Q: i recently bought my benge from a local dealer. he didnt really know much about it. its serial ...
A: Logan, The horn was made in the King factory in Eastlake Ohio. Benge production moved there after ...
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| Olds Trumpet | 11/16/2008 |
Q: 1st of all 5 bands? wow! :) A friend of mine inherited a trumpet and wanted me to see what kind of ...
A: Cathy, Yes 5 bands and a full time job is a challenge at times. The Special was one of the top lines ...
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| Besson New Creation | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Saw your recent post- I recently found identical horn in my basement- s/n is located bottom of bell ...
A: David, The horn was built in high pitch. The standard use should be somewhere around A=452 hertz. ...
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| Old Cornet | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired an old cornet at a secondhand shop for $25. However, the valves and slides are ...
A: Anna, You can do damage if you try to pull them out without the proper tools. The soaking is bad on ...
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| Holton #b47 trumpet | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have come across a holton model B47 trumpet,serial number 299216,it's in the original case and has ...
A: John, The horn dates to 1957. The horn has a bright ringing sound and is very good in the high ...
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| Silver Buescher 400 TRumpet | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1941 400 really good shape. IT is silver with a reversed tuning slide. Can you tell me the ...
A: Sam, The 400 was the top horn in the Buescher line. It should be a medium bore at about .453". The ...
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| Besson cornet | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have decided to play the trumpet/cornet again after 30 years. I bought a Besson cornet at a flea ...
A: Jan, I am glad you have decided to play again! The world can always use more top brass players. Most ...
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| king trumpet usa | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used trumpet from a local instrument shop today and are wondering about the value ...
A: Steve, The Tempo trumpet was a good intermediate level horn and had a nickel finish. They also were ...
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| Mouthpieces | 11/8/2008 |
Q: What are the main differences between cornet and trumpet mouthpieces;i.e. cup,shank,backbore? Are ...
A: Aaron, The main difference is the shank size. Take a Bach 3C for an example. The cup, rim, and ...
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| Trumpet | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what quality a Bach TR300 silver trumpet, serial number G52124, is, and what a ...
A: Hannah, The TR300 is a student to intermediate grade horn. They play well and have good intonation. ...
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| cornet/trumpet | 11/7/2008 |
Q: HELLO MIKE WHAT WAS THE BEST CORNET MADE THAT YOU CAN THINK OF AND DID LEBLANC MAKE 707 SONICS IN ...
A: William, By far the best of the best was the King Silver Sonic Super 20 model. It had a Sterling ...
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| Fixing sticky spit valves | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I played trumpet many years ago, I recently got it out after it set in the case for about 15 years ...
A: Ron, They may have a problem with lubrication. Put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil on the springs and see ...
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| Weird Music.... | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Im 13 and I play trumpet. Anyway at school we have performance like twice a semester and we have to ...
A: Sophia, I am not sure how much time you have but to transpose it isn't terribly hard. There are ...
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| Martin trumpet | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I've been given a Martin Handcraft Dansant trumpet, serial number is 88529. Just needs a clean and ...
A: Heath, The Dansant was the top of the Martin line in the 1920's. The serial dates you horn to 1929. ...
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| Gretsch Trumpet | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a trumpet which is marked: President Fred Gretsch Mfg Co Chicago ...
A: Ellen, Gretsch didn't make any horns, but had them made for them. They usually used Buescher, Conn, ...
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| Trummpet part identification | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am in grade 7 and have recently started playing the trumpet. i have purchased a trumpet on-line ...
A: Curtis, Many of the care kits are designed to clean many different horns. Unless you have a rotary ...
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| trumpet | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a silver trumpet marked ZENITH MARK 3 JR LAFLEUR LONDON FOREIGN. There is also serial #. It ...
A: Steve, LaFleur started in 1862 and made some brass up through 1917 when they were bought by Boosey ...
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| Accord cornet | 11/1/2008 |
Q: We have just acquired a cornet engraved with the name "Accord, Elkhart, Indiana," serial #394831. I ...
A: Mary, Accord is a student brand made by E K Blessing in Elkhart Indiana. They are designed off of ...
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| Besson "New Creation" Trumpet. | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired the above trumpet. On the bell is engraved "Class A New Creation LP FB BESSON ...
A: John, The New Creation was a pro model made by Besson in England. The LP means that the horn plays ...
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| information Music Man Special Edition trumpet | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have Martin (RMC) Martin Imperial music man special edition trumpet, serial #213578. What is the ...
A: William, Your horn dates to 1961 when Martin was part of Richards Music company. You would think the ...
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| silver plated Olds Super trumpet | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a silver plated Olds Super trumpet. The person that I purchased the horn from ...
A: Jon, The military specs their horns and I have seen some strange things that didn't look stock on ...
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| Dorsi trumpet /Frank Holton coronet | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Sorry about the caps.Are these instruments worth anything the coronet is about 1915,model Clarke, ...
A: Sharon, Thanks for giving this back so I can read it properly. The Holton is a pro model and Herbert ...
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| vintage cornet | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I saw a very similar question to mine dated 2007. I have a cornet which for years I thought said ...
A: Keith, I can assure you it is a York. Their script looks very deceiving. Depending on the condition ...
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| really badly stuck tuning slide | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I just got a vintage king 601 relatively cheap. ~ However the tuning slides (and pretty much all ...
A: Ted, Take it to a music repair shop. You can do a lot of damage by pulling the slides with a towel. ...
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| silvertone | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a Silvertone made in Elkhart, Ind. It has a number of 103224 below middle valve ...
A: Clint, Silvertone is the brand that Sears used starting in the 1950's. They had several makers do ...
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| 55 Besson 8-10 trumpet valve guides? | 10/27/2008 |
Q: haven't consulted with you for some time. I play in a good community band here in Kalamazoo and you ...
A: That is disappointing to hear. I was told when Buffet bought them that there would be parts ...
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| "New" old Strad | 10/26/2008 |
Q: A business associate gave me a trumpet he hasnt played since high school. He got it new in 1971 ...
A: Brad, Thanks for your BAA service. It is a noble effort to play live taps for our veterans and not ...
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| conn trupet | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a old conn trupet that was given to me in middle scool. I want to restore it for my son to ...
A: Jeff, The 80A is on Christene's site. Here is the link: ...
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| How does a player learn to jam / ad lib? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I played trumpet in high school and 2 years of college and was very good at the time. I had private ...
A: Bill, Welcome back to the trumpet community! One of the hardest things to learn for many people is ...
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| cornet | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Boosey & hawkes of York 714n34 gold coloured cornet cased and would like to know if it has ...
A: Gail, The horn dates to about 1984 and the Boosey quality wasn't as good at that time. You don't say ...
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| cracking notes | 10/24/2008 |
Q: ....well i'm a high school trumpet player looking for some help. it seems that i almost always ...
A: Cory, Let's look at a few things that I need to clarify. When you are talking of cracking the notes ...
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| Cornet question | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a cornet that I would like to sell but don't know how to determine it's relative value. It is ...
A: Chuck, Without seeing the horn I can't give you an exact amount. Your horn is a medium bore (M), and ...
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| King Master Model Trumpet | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I just received my grandmothers King Master Model trumpet, made by the H. N. White Co. in Cleavland ...
A: Lisa, The horn dates to about 1920 and would be a top line horn in it's day. If you insure it for ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Mike, Thank you for the information on my 1916 trumpet. It is 20" without the mouthpiece. It is also ...
A: Michael, He should be very happy to get it. It is a rare horn and will increase in value over the ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Mike, I wrote you awhile back and had I moved my hand I would have seen the serial number on my ...
A: Michael, Your horn dates to 1916. Every horn Holton made at that time was a pro model. They are very ...
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| Pedler trumpet | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Where is the serial # located? I just found an old American Triumph but see no serial #. And can I ...
A: James, the serial number is at the bottom of the second valve tube opposite the slide. The Pedler is ...
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| king | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I'm browsing trumpets for sale for my son. King Silver Flair has come up in a few recommendations if ...
A: Leigh Ann, The horn you are looking at dates to about 1979. That would make it a pre UMI (United ...
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| Vincent Bach"Mercedes II"Trumpet | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just acquired a Vincent Bach Mercedes II trumpet, .It is approx. 22" length. Mouthpiece is stamped ...
A: Linda, The horn dates to about 1978. It is a medium large bore and they had some Strad parts used in ...
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| Selme Trumpet Value | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a Selmer Trumpet from an aquaintance, but don't know its true value. It ...
A: Graeme, The 1953 is correct. The value would depend on if it was silver or lacquered. In silver it ...
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| Back Trumpet | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a Back Trumpet,Stradivarius Model 37, ML301357 Would like to know the price. Also it has not ...
A: Pat, I am not sure what you mean by "take parts off"? You actually have to remove something for it ...
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| yard sale horns | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I just bought two trumpets at a yard sale, and was wondering if you could tell me anything about ...
A: Tina, The Triumph is a student model that was made in the 1940's. The Peddler company was known for ...
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| Lacquer stripping | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I've read a number of things now on stripping the lacquer off my horn, but still have some concerns. ...
A: Take the valves completely out and then just screw the caps back onto the top and bottom. That will ...
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| VINTAGE, WORTH RESTORING? | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Cornet, serial # 10320, "Carlton" is all there is on the bell. Some say it might have been made by ...
A: Jack, All of the old makers did stencil horns for music stores. It is very difficult to find info on ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Frank Holton gold plated trumpet. I don't see any serial numbers on it. It is very nicely ...
A: Michael, I have never seen a Holton without a serial number on the second valve. Even his very early ...
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| very old trumpet | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to find out exactly how old this trumpet is. It is in it's original case. engrave ...
A: Miriam, The Super Artist was the top horn made by Blessing Company in Elkhart Indiana in the big ...
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| King Silver Flair | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet I got back in High school and played for about 6 years before putting in storage. I ...
A: Heather, The original Silver Flair was a great professional horn that carried the King tradition ...
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| Which cornet to chase? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Long time since we'd last chatted. Hope you are well. I am trying to decide what would be a better ...
A: Rick, Thank you and I hope you are doing great also. I started on a 1965 Conn Director cornet that ...
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| Couesnon trumpet | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have an old Couesnon trumpet. There are no serial numbers on the horn or the valves. The model is ...
A: Well I can give you a range of 1919-1955 or so. That isn't always accurate since Couesnon seemed to ...
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| Student Trumpet | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 13yr old son in his second year trumpet. I am tired of renting his horn and need some ...
A: Heather, With him playing through high school he will need at least an intermediate level horn. The ...
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| Couesnon trumpet | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have an old Couesnon trumpet. There are no serial numbers on the horn or the valves. The model is ...
A: Rick, Couesnon was one of the largest brass makers in the world in the early 1900's. On most of ...
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| bach stradivarius trumpet | 10/14/2008 |
Q: i have a bach strativarius trumpet it has an M on the 2nd valve and a serial number of 5471 i know ...
A: David, Actually the horn is from 1940 when Vincent was still in his NY city factory. The M is for ...
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| Trumpet value | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have purchased an used trumpet and I was wondering if it is a good one. It is a Selmer and on the ...
A: Ed, Without seeing the horn (or having more information) I can only tell you it is a French Selmer ...
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| holton trumpet 1909 | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a holton trumpet with serial number 78572...any idea what it is worth?
A: Dehia, The serial dates the horn to 1923. The value is determined by the model including if it is a ...
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| Getzen cornet | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Getzen Eterna cornet, silver plate S/N EC5186. Was wondering if you could ...
A: You should be able to get that much. Show as many close up pics as possible. Show the valves out of ...
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| Horn | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I've had this old Gretsch Pathfinder since the 60's, serial #45428 can you tell me anymore about it?
A: Chris, Most of the Gretsch horns in the 1950's and 1960's were made by Couesnon (in France) and ...
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| Beautiful, original Vega Standard LB-5 value ? | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful, original, silver finish Vega Standard trumpet that has been in my family since ...
A: Daren, The Vega standard line isn't nearly as valuable as the power line. With all the accessories ...
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| King Silver Flair Trumpet | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out what year my trumpet is. The whole serial number is 41 374336. Do you know ...
A: Nicole, The Silver Flair was turned into an intermediate level horn in the mid 1980's. Your horn ...
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| Bach Strad Model 37 ML | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful trumpet that I recently had cleaned. I was immediately offered $800 by the guy ...
A: Laura, A 37 Strad is a very good pro horn. Your's dates to about 1973 or so. A new Strad goes for ...
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| Buescher 400 Trumpet | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I had a Buescher 400 Trumpet and it was stolen on gig.It played really great, but I don't think it ...
A: Dennis, The serial number dates the horn to 1924. That would make it a real Buescher horn. At that ...
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| SOLBRON boosey&co | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Hy i have just bean handed down an old horn or trumpet off my grandma and i'm just curiouse to no a ...
A: David, The Solbron was the top line of cornets in the Boosey line until the 1930's. Your horn dates ...
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| Nicola Mouthpieces | 10/8/2008 |
Q: In 1968 I was studying with Claude Gordon. Claude took me to see an elderly gentleman by the name of ...
A: Michael, I believe you are thinking of Bobby DeNicola. Unfortunately, Bobby passed away in ...
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| Selmer cornet | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a selmer cornet that I got from my parents in the early 1960's. It has a thumb key that ...
A: OK, that makes more sense. The receiver was added since the K receiver was designed to accept ...
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| FRANK HOLTON & CO TRUMPET | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Frank Holton & Co trumpet with the serial number 28830. I have no idea what its worth. Is ...
A: Nick, The horn you have dates to 1914. The info you gave doesn't help me give you an exact value. ...
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| old trumpet | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My son is starting to play the same trumpet that I played in midddle and high school. We didn't ...
A: Ken, Yale was a name used by a few companies. Most likely your horn was made by York and stenciled ...
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| American Challenger Trumpet | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I recently bought in a garage sale a well used but playable brass/silver plate AMERICAN CHALLENGER ...
A: John, Lyons was a company that did repair and sales in Chicago from 1930 to about 1950. No records ...
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| King Tempo cornet | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a King Tempo cornet pretty cheap off an auction site. It has the serial 437663 ...
A: Mari, The Tempo was an intermediate level horn that was made by King. They were designed to compete ...
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| Selmer cornet | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a selmer cornet that I got from my parents in the early 1960's. It has a thumb key that ...
A: Greg, The Selmer Paris K-Modified is a good pro model that is well regarded by players. The LB ...
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| 1924 Buescher true tone model A | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a very tarnished Buescher True Tone. It serial # is 159xxx which I believe dates ...
A: Ken, The 10-22 was one of Buescher's most popular models. The extra tuning slide section (with the ...
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| doc severinsen 1000B #S55084 | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter is using this trumpet that a friend let her use. Is this a good trumpet for her to use ...
A: Karen, After Doc left Getzen he had a very short stop at Conn. This was the horn that Conn put out ...
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| the burbank trumpet #1326 | 10/4/2008 |
Q: hai ,mike,while i was cleaning up my trumpet,i found some little writing on a few places .For ...
A: John, You have a piece of music history there. When Zig Kanstul left Olds he still wanted to run a ...
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| 60s K-Modified Selmer 24B | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I noticed you wrote that the pistons had numbers on them...such as 10 -11 -12 depending on the ...
A: Louis, I have not seen any reference to the letters anywhere. Several people I have talked to said ...
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| Holton Stratodyne | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently looking at a silver 1955 Holton Stratodyne trumpet. It has a first slide trigger and ...
A: Sam, The Stratodyne is a pro horn and plays very well. It will blend pretty well into any music ...
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| 55 Besson 8-10 trumpet valve guides? | 10/2/2008 |
Q: haven't consulted with you for some time. I play in a good community band here in Kalamazoo and you ...
A: David, Besson went out of business as part of Boosey and Hawkes in 2006. The company was purchased ...
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| Super olds crack | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Mike: Our small repair shop repaired a badly crushed bell on a Super Olds trumpet leaving a 3" ...
A: Bruce, I am sorry that it cracked that bad. Unfortunately there are no more bells left for that ...
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| teaching | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am a retired choir director who has been talked out of retirement to teach Middle school band. ...
A: Becky, The world needs more teachers! I am glad you came back to teach young people again! As far as ...
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| Jet-tone T-2 cornet mouthpiece | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Jet-tone t-2 cornet mouthpiece and don't know anything. Can you tell me about it, when it ...
A: Sam, Here is the Jet Tone description of the T2: One of the most sought after mouthpieces in the ...
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| Al Hurt Trumpet | 9/29/2008 |
Q: my father owns a LeBlanc trumpet that was once used by Al Hurt. It has Al Hurts name and the names ...
A: Cat, It is a rare and collectable horn. I can't begin to give you a price since I don't know what ...
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| Weimar Brass Trumpet | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me about the Weimar Brass Trumpet? Would it be a suitable brand for my 9yr. old ...
A: Stacey, If you desire her to have the horn for a few years and then throw it away then it is an ok ...
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| burbank trumpet | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I to own a Burbank trumpet {601}nr1326 wat can you tell me about this trumpet?and if i want to sell ...
A: John, It is a horn that could be one of three timelines. I need a bit more info to give you a better ...
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| Conn CONNstellation 52BSP Trumpet. | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Is the Conn CONNstellation 52BSP Trumpet good? The music store guy told me that it had a reverse ...
A: Kevin, Conn has gone through some great years and some down years. Their horns have almost always ...
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| K&H Trumpet | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Mike, My grandfather gave me my fisrt trumpet some 35+ years ago, a Stadium Mark 3, Seial Number ...
A: It is true that many intermediate level horns are student models with more nickel or slightly better ...
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| Meyers trumpet | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what you think about the Meyers trumpet ( I'm not sure how to spell it but it ...
A: Kim, I am not sure what the spelling is but I have no reference of that brand. The newer Olds horns ...
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| Wurlitzer Lyric Trumpet | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have had the trumpet for over 20 years and know nothing about it. My eight year old Daughter asked ...
A: Stephan, Sorry for the delay but the hurricane took out our power for 12 days. Then I was sent out ...
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| Yamaha 232 | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I found a Yamaha ytr232 with serial number 139735 for sale for $300, said to be in Mint condition. ...
A: Sorry Kimg, I picked this question up from the pool. That means there wasn't an expert available to ...
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| K&H Trumpet | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Mike, My grandfather gave me my fisrt trumpet some 35+ years ago, a Stadium Mark 3, Seial Number ...
A: Chris, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| how old is it | 9/21/2008 |
Q: i have a olds ambassador trumpet serial #a39383 how old is it
A: I picked up your question from the pool since it hasn't been answered yet. The horn you have dates ...
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| Conn CONNstellation 52BSP Trumpet. | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Is the Conn CONNstellation 52BSP Trumpet good? The music store guy told me that it had a reverse ...
A: Kevin, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| Conn Silver trumpet | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I own a silver Conn trumpet. I can't find a model number but the s/n is 317967 and is stamped on ...
A: Ralph, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| Silvertone Trumpet | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Silvertone Trumpet that my son is no longer using. It has a serial number of 161445 on it. ...
A: Tanya, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| Martin imperial | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I bought a trumpet Martin imperial but there is no serial number, do you know why? Is it better or ...
A: Marc, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 9 ...
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| Blessing ML-1 | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My grandfather is an avid trumpet player, and so as a surprise I am thinking about getting him a ...
A: Eric, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 9 ...
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| Pain while playing | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am a highschool trumpet player who recently started playing 1st trumpet in our stage band. I ...
A: Winona, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without ...
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| Good trumpet brand | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if a cecillio, mendini, crescent, or tristar trumpet would be good. I currently hav ...
A: Nick, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| boosey hawkes 606 used | 9/15/2008 |
Q: firstly i would like to say what a wonderful site this is, and also very helpful, people such as ...
A: Ian, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 9 ...
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| 1970 King Brass Trumpet | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I had a 1970 King Brass Trumpet with a hard black case with red velvet on the interior. the trumpet ...
A: Mark, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 7 ...
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| f.hoerth trumpet | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet handed down through the family.it has beautiful designs through out the entire ...
A: John, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 7 ...
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| Buescher trumpet | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Mike, I am trying to decipher the markings on a silver Buescher True tone... the serial number is ...
A: David, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| Bach Trumpet | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Bach trumpet that was purchased in the 1970s and is in good shape. We are not going to use ...
A: Richard, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without ...
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| returning to the trumpet | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Fourty five years ago I played the trumpet well enouth to make the NJ All State Band twice. I am ...
A: Richard, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without ...
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| Mystery Trumpet | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I played in Junior High 30 years ago; now my daughter wants to play my old horn. The repair guy ...
A: Rick, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for 7 ...
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| Holton Trumpet | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am deciding wether to purchase a old trumpet It is a special holton trumpet with a signature on ...
A: Lorrie, I am sorry for the delay but the hurricane knocked my power out and we have been without for ...
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| Flugelhorn value and reputation | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Mike - I bought a LeBlanc 885 flugelhorn .412 bore (silver) new in 1978 for $440. Upgraded several ...
A: Jeff, They were made by Courtois for LeBlanc and are average playing at best. Courtois is not known ...
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| Standard EK. Blessing, Elkhart, IN #44424 | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My father gave my son (a beginning trumpet student) his trumpet he played in high school (around ...
A: Eileen, The Standard line was the intermediate level of horn through the 1950's. Your horn dates to ...
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| inhaling valve oil? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you're the right person to ask this to. If not, can you tell me who I should ask. ...
A: Drew, There are several types of valve oil on the market. Most are petroleum based and have been for ...
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| Selmer trumpet | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Selmer US trumpet that has the number 3567 on the second key. Could you give me a little ...
A: Kurt, The horn is an early Selmer and would date to the 1930's. They are not terribly rare and are ...
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| Bach Stradivarius trumpet | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I believe I contacted you in June about the value of my granddaughters Roth Reynolds trumpet ($100 - ...
A: Sylvia, It sounds like a fair deal. You can keep the horn polished where the silver is worn away and ...
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| bundy trumpet | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Can you help me with this. Also back in the 1970's I had a Bach Strad and purchased a mouthpiece by ...
A: Mary, Your Bundy dates to about 1994 or so. The Severnson mouthpiece was a signature piece and it ...
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| King Trumpet serial #324928 | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a used King trumpet serial #324928 for my son to start in band. The seller ...
A: Kate, It depends on how much wear the horn has on it. The King brand has gone through serial number ...
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| MERITAS trumpet | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a MERITAS trumpet made in west Germany serial number 60971 I cant find any info on it it is ...
A: Suzanne, Most likely it is a Kuhnl & Hoyer made horn. That would date it to between the late 1950's ...
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| step up trumpet from HoltonST550s MF | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My son, 8th grade, plays trumpet - his favorite thing to do - practices 6 hours a week. 6th grade ...
A: If the Director is a Bach guy then he would most likely want him to get a 43 or 72 bell Strad. They ...
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| Besson cornet | 9/5/2008 |
Q: At age 48 I have decided to become a trumpet player again. I still have my first horn and I was ...
A: Rob. Congrats on your comeback! The world always needs trumpet players. You have an intermediate ...
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| Trumpet | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a Professional J.W. Dork and Sons trumpet from Grand Rapid MI. It has a number 9260 on it has ...
A: Sue, You have a J W York and Sons horn. I would believe it is a cornet rather than a trumpet. The ...
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| Antique Besson trumpet | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, My mom turned up an old Besson trumpet, and I'd like to see what you might be able to ...
A: Brad, The horn is most likely a cornet and not a trumpet. The serial number dates it to about 1908 ...
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| 1970's King Musical Instruments Silver Liberty | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I got this while I was in Highschool. Can't seem to find any info about it online. It is silver, ...
A: Tom, The Liberty was one of the top King lines up until the Silver Flair appeared in the 1960's. ...
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| step up trumpet from HoltonST550s MF | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My son, 8th grade, plays trumpet - his favorite thing to do - practices 6 hours a week. 6th grade ...
A: Darryl, He is playing a pro horn now. I am not sure what you mean by step up from that. The 550 is a ...
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| Getzen Eterna vs. Eterna II trumpet | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I just bought a nice Getzen 700 Eterna trumpet for my son for $450. It was made in 1997 and ...
A: Tom, I am really at a loss to explain why Getzen keeps changing the 700 numbers and titles. They ...
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| purchasing a new trumpet | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Our son has been playing the trumpet since 6th grade (he is now beginning his 10th grade). He ...
A: Lisa, I would suggest the following horns as a next step for him. They are all intermedaite to low ...
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| Identification of a Besson trumpet | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I'm the lucky owner of an old trumpet which I got from an elderly lady whose late husband was a ...
A: Thomas, It is a low grade pro model and is worthy of restoration. The International was made by some ...
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| Conn 61B Trumpet | 8/30/2008 |
Q: My wife is selling her mint condition Conn 61B. It is a gold lustre finish . I did some research and ...
A: Paul, The 61B is a decent intermediate level to low pro horn. Gold lacquer was the most common ...
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| King 600 | 8/30/2008 |
Q: my name is Harli. I'm from Indonesia. I just bought a used King 600 (s/n 808555) for IDR 825,000 ...
A: Harli, The 600 is a good student model that was made by King. The serial number dates the horn to ...
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| 1912 trumpet??? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet I purchased at an estate sale and I tried to take it to my local music store to ...
A: Brittany, The Elkhart brand was started in 1924 and then owned by Buescher after 1929. The serial ...
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| Continental Colonial Trumpet Serial # 252532 | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Today my 8 year old daughter signed up for band, and she chose the trumpet. When we stopped by my ...
A: Luanne, The Colonial was made by Conn for them. They actually were a outlet for Conn products. The ...
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| Valve condition rating, Bach 37's and Similar | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Greetings and thank you for providing such a great resource for those of us in the dark corner of ...
A: Mike, The questions you ask are great! First, the 37 is a nice darker horn and will be a good all ...
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| American Standard Cornet | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I just inherited a badly-tarnished silver-plated cornet with no apparent dents, dings or scratches. ...
A: Roger, The horn has different values depending on the year it was made. The Am Std was a step down ...
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| Benge flugelhorn | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a Benge Flugelhorn serial #321xx,Resno Tempered Bell, 5, custom built by E-Benge Los Angeles, ...
A: Deborah, It is a wonderful horn and well worth $1000. It would date to 1979 and was built in Los ...
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| King Cleveland Trumpet | 8/27/2008 |
Q: How would you rate a King Cleveland Trumpet S/N: 197460?
A: Elaine, The Cleveland was a great student model that played like an advanced intermediate level ...
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| King Silver Liberty Trumpet serial # 226642 | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a King Silver Liberty trumpet that was my father's. He played in the mid 1950's with it. ...
A: Susie, The Liberty was the top of the line for King in the 1930's. Your horn dates to 1939 or so. If ...
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| Conn Connstellation Cornet | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have an old Cornet that we purchased new in the mid-50's. It has served me and my two sons through ...
A: Ken, The horn is of some value for parts. The Coprion bells are not made anymore and there are ...
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| Silver Conn Trumpet | 8/25/2008 |
Q: When I was in High school and through part of college I played a variety of valved treble-clef ...
A: Tom, Sorry I was called out of town for the last week. I believe you played a Conn 38B. That is the ...
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| trumpet | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I purchased a majestic trumpet from and estate sale and it's in excellent condition,serial ...
A: Mary, Majestic was a music store stencil name used by a few US companies and a few European ...
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| Pan American Trumpet | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Pan American Trumpet Serial Number 89271 (Silver in color). In good condition, needs to be ...
A: Thomas, Pan American was the student arm of Conn. Your horn was built in 1933 in Elkhart Indiana. ...
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| Bach Strad 37 silver trumpet | 8/22/2008 |
Q: We just purchased this on e bay with the serial number 532709 for just over $800. Was this a good ...
A: Gayle, I would not have it replated unless you are looking to keep the horn for many years. You will ...
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| Pan American | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I got a Conn Pioneer trumpet for $45. It is brass and somebody tried to remove the lacquer. The ...
A: Sam, It depends on what you are going to do with the horn. To play it every day would be worth a ...
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| New Trumpet Shopping | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a new professional type horn. I have a Kanstul 610 now and don't care for it too ...
A: Chad, You have several different levels of horns there. The 52B is a good player (similar to the ...
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| Paris Selmer Flugelhorns | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at a 70's era Paris Selmer Flugelhorn on EBay. Do you know anything about these- ...
A: Mark, I don't have all the specs of the horn so I will have to guess at some of the dimensions. As I ...
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| King Trumpet | 8/18/2008 |
Q: A friend gave me a King Trumpet/Liberty Model. On the bell it also says H N White. Can't see any ...
A: Eugene, What a friend you have! The King Liberty was a pro line that was played by many name players ...
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| SH Trumpet | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased second hand a Yamaha ytr 6335s serial no 201620 could you give me an ...
A: Philip, Your horn is a pro model by Yamaha but they do not use consecutive serial numbers so dating ...
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| 30" long brass bugle estimate over 50 yrs old. Maybe WW2 vintage or older. no markings found. | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Trying to identify. Its longer than a military calvary bugle. Any idea on how to identify?
A: Don, I am not sure I get the exact picture of the horn. Is it straight or wound like a bugle? It ...
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| Trumpet | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can answer a question about a vintage trumpet my wife got from her dad who is 73 ...
A: Rob, George Bundy ran Selmer from the 1920's through the 1940's. He started his Bundy line in the ...
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| Getzen cornet | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Getzen Eterna cornet, silver plate S/N EC5186. Was wondering if you could ...
A: Brad, You have one of the sweetest playing cornets of all time. The Eterna 800 is a fantastic horn ...
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| please help me date this used trumpet | 8/16/2008 |
Q: First - please accept a thank you for doing this service to others with qquestions. Now.....I ...
A: Penny, The Soloist is a horn that is made for select dealers that can use it to make more margin ...
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| Olds recording trumpet | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Mike ~ I recently acquired a 1967-68 model Olds recording trumpet for my son to use for high school ...
A: Jane, Here is two good shops that are in Anaheim. Anaheim Band Instruments www.abimusic.com 504 ...
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| buying a used trumpet | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a good used trumpet on ebay for daughter who is an experienced tuba player. There ...
A: Celia, The Rivera is a stencil horn and I would advise you to stay away from it. Yamaha makes some ...
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| upgrade | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I currently play a Bach tr300 and also own a Mercedes II (vintage) I have been playing for three ...
A: Preston, That is a tough question to answer. It really depends on the amount you want to spend and ...
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| Couesnon Trumpet | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Looking for info on this trumpet The trumpet has a C stamped near the mouthpiece does that mean in ...
A: Thomas, Couesnon made over 100 models of trumpets over the years. In the early 1900's they were the ...
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| New trumpet | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am going into High School and was thinking about getting a new Bach Straight. I am unsure weather ...
A: Elizabeth, As long as you find one in good shape you can save a lot of money going with a used one. ...
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| Horton Galaxy Coronet | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used Holton Galaxy Model C401 nickel plated Coronet. What can you tell me about the ...
A: David, Please realize that you have a cornet. A Coronet was a 1970's car made by Dodge. The Galaxy ...
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| Bundy trumpet 144032 | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Forgot to include the serial number. What year would a Bundy, H & A Selmer trumpet serial number ...
A: Did you buy it new or used? Does it say "Designed by Vincent Bach"? If not then it would be an ...
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| Bundy trumpet 144032 | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Forgot to include the serial number. What year would a Bundy, H & A Selmer trumpet serial number ...
A: Mike, That is better. It is impossible to get manufacture dates without a serial number. The Bundy ...
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| what trumpet to buy | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a beginner trumpet for my 11 year old son. I can't afford a 400-600.00 trumpet ...
A: Jane, Truthfully I don't like either of them. In my opinion, they both have a history of valve ...
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| Conn Director 18B | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I began playing the trumpet in 1983 at which time my parents bought me a Conn Director Model 18B ...
A: Tammy, The S series was used in 1973 between the new numbering system and the R from 1972. It was ...
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| vintage silver strad | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have a silver strad ML 41351 Model 37. Aside from tarnish the horn is in excellent shape, with a ...
A: Phil, The horn dates somewhere around 1968. It is an early Elkhart and that makes it a bit more ...
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| Good Ol' Trumpet | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have an old trumpet I bought for $25 at an estate sale several years back. I cannot seem to find ...
A: Amando, The Collegiate line has been made by Holton since the 1920's. They were considered basic pro ...
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| Frank Holton Cornet | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have picked up a Holton Cornet serial #183153 and has a number 29 stamped in the bell. Can you ...
A: Dick, The horn dates to 1948. The model 29 was a very nice pro model that Holton started making in ...
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| Jupiter trumpet quality in the 90's | 8/11/2008 |
Q: hope you had a nice vacation. I am asking this question because I trust your knowledge and read you ...
A: Mike, I did enjoy my time away and played in a band competition in Nashville for the Southeast ...
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| dating trumpet | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My Grandfather's sister died awhile back I have just recetnly tried dating a trumpet that was in a ...
A: Brad, Grand Rapids was a division of York that made instruments that were intermediate and student ...
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| Bundy Trumpet | 8/3/2008 |
Q: A neighbor pulled out an older looking Bundy trumpet from his garage and offered for my 11yr old son ...
A: Melissa, It is a Bundy made by Selmer in 1980. They are decent student horns and worth about $150 in ...
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| Trumpet identification | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have been looking for an upper intermediate to lower end pro trumpet. I've found a nice sounding ...
A: Well I believe the Signature was made directly by Getzen for them. Most DEG horns were made by ...
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| Buescher 400 | 8/3/2008 |
Q: What is the different of a Buescher 400 True tone trumpet and the Buescher 400 True tone Cornet?
A: Adam, The cornet tapers in bore almost the length of the horn. The trumpet stays fairly steady from ...
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| DATING OF TRUMPET | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Could you possibly date a trumpet I bought recently? Imported into England by Boosey and Hawkes, a ...
A: Peter, The LaFleur was a student model that was made for B&H by several manufacturers. I believe the ...
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| trumpet for child | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a trumpet for my 11 yr old son who has already played on loaner for a year. We ...
A: Donna, You have a good range of horns there. The best value is the Blessing. The 127 plays as well ...
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| olds superstar flugelhorn | 8/1/2008 |
Q: may i know please how plays the Olds Super Star Flugelhorn is a good playing flugel?is it in ...
A: Sebastian, The Superstar has a flow through design that lines up all the valve ports to make the air ...
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| Cavalier trumpet | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I received today a Cavalier trumpet I bought on eBay. I played trombone in high school so I know ...
A: Tamara, The Cavalier was Conn's bottom line of student horns. They use the Pan American serial list ...
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| Stadium France antique trumpet | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I was recently given a trumpet...on the horn it is engraved: STADIUM and says MADE IN FRANCE. The ...
A: Debbie, The horn was made by Couesnon in their Paris plant. They did horns in the early to mid ...
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| Jupiter trumpet 720947 | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me if this is a decent trumpet for a child to begin lessons? I don't know the ...
A: Maria, The horn dates to 1988 or 1998. Jupiter uses a system where you add 1 to the first number to ...
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| Benge value? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Benge trumpet which is silver plated, bell says "Resno-tempered bell, 3 custom built by ...
A: John, The 3 model was the most common of the Benge line. The serial number dates the horn to 1977 ...
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| veril trumpet | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i play trumpet in high school band. i was wondering if you couldtell me if my trumpets brad still ...
A: Larry, I have no reference to a Veril trumpet. If you can show me a few pictures of the horn and ...
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| 1947 H.N. White King Super-20 S1 Trumpet vs UMI Conn Selmer King Legend Trumpet? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am a comeback player,age 58. Right now I have this vintage in great shape Super-20. This med. bore ...
A: Johnny, Congratulations on your comeback! The world always needs trumpet players. I really like the ...
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| Yamaha Trumpet YTR 6340 | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I purchased a silver Yamaha Trumpet YTR 6340 gold plated inside bell and need to know whether I did ...
A: Paul, The 6340 is a machine made horn. They are fitted by hand but are a mass production item. The ...
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| The Buescher Trumpet | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was hoping to take a few minutes of your time. I have received a Gold plated "The Buescher" ...
A: Brian, The serial number dates your horn to 1932. The Buescher and the 400 were the top of their ...
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| Brands and models of trumpets | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have not played my Olds for many years after 19 years of lessons:) I have an Olds Concert master. ...
A: OK, sorry but your information is confusing... It is engraved on the bell Custom Crafted by ?????? ...
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| identifying an antique trumpet I found | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was at a yard sale recently of a man died at 101 years old. He was a musicain in his day. I bought ...
A: Richard, Boston made instruments from 1868 or so until 1928. They are fairly rare and the value is ...
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| frank horton | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have an old silver and gold frank horton trumpet. It has the number 6004 and his signature ...
A: Ruth, The horn is most likely a long cornet by Holton. They started with mostly cornets in Chicago ...
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| Found Trumpet at Flea Market | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Mike, we found a trumpet at a flea market. The markings say "Made by The Cleveland, Cleveland ...
A: Lauren, The Cleveland model was made by The Cleveland Musical Instrument Company. They started in ...
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| cleaning ports on old valves | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of old used horns with a bit of what I think is corrosion inside the valve ...
A: Chris, It sounds like the corrosion is not based on calcium or lime from playing. You can take a ...
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| Brands and models of trumpets | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have not played my Olds for many years after 19 years of lessons:) I have an Olds Concert master. ...
A: Charlie, I have not seen any reference to a Concert Master series by Olds. I have looked through ...
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| Olds Cornet Mouthpiece | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired an Olds Special Cornet but it has a wide receiver, I would like to get an Olds ...
A: Martin, Well you have a great horn...and your solution has four options. A. Find an old Olds 3 ...
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| Yamaha Trumpet YTR 6340 | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I purchased a silver Yamaha Trumpet YTR 6340 gold plated inside bell and need to know whether I did ...
A: Paul, The 63xx horns are the standard pro horn by Yamaha. They are nice playing and have good ...
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| how old is my silvertone? whats it worth? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: i have a silvertone trumpet that was passed down through 4 of my older brothers,my sister,and ...
A: J. R., The Silvertone was sold by Sears from the 1950's through the 1970's. They had many different ...
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| martin magna | 7/22/2008 |
Q: may i know please how plays the martin magna large bore(3) by wurlitzer serial number 700xxx? daes ...
A: Sebastian, The quality was already in decline when Wurlitzer took over. They took the Committee and ...
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| Olds trumpet & endurance | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I recently stumbled across this site and I've been reading through it and before anything else I ...
A: Work the tones as high or low as you are comfortable with. I believe someone that can play a high C ...
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| No matter what I do, I crack | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I've been playing trumpet for two-three years, and I still have a problem with cracking. I've ...
A: Arlene, I think you are trying to over analyze the situation. You need to work with long tones as ...
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| trumpets | 7/20/2008 |
Q: hello mike just wanted to know what you think of the getzet eterna tilted bell trumpet is this a pro ...
A: William, The Eterna Severinsen is a great lead horn, definitely a true pro screamer. The tilt bell ...
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| gold vs. silver plated | 7/19/2008 |
Q: i have only ever played a silver plated trumpet and a regular lacquered trumpet.the silver has a ...
A: Rosa, The difference in sound is minimal between silver and gold. The horn must be silver plated for ...
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| Olds trumpet & endurance | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I recently stumbled across this site and I've been reading through it and before anything else I ...
A: Jeff, Great job on continuing your music! Endurance is always hard to pinpoint. It could be ...
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| Fillmore Brothers Cornet | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have an old Fillmore Brothers Cornet,Rapid Reliance,? My question is do you have any idea of its ...
A: Gary, Fillmore was a music store in Cincinnati that had horns made for them. They operated in the ...
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| Hi I have a question... | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a True tone trumpet directly beneath this it says trade mark RFE or REE STEPED. What does ...
A: Tim, The early Buescher True Tone trumpets were all pro horns. You have several questions and I will ...
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| vintage copper Trumpet | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Since I found this site with your helpful information on trumpets I would like to ask you a question ...
A: Margarita, The horn looks to be in good shape. I would have liked to see a picture of the valves ...
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| king trumpet | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I just bought a trumpet off ebay that was listed as a King 600 beginner trumpet. It has no markings ...
A: The 5 being the same direction as the serial number dates the horn between 1995-2000 since the ...
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| king trumpet | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I just bought a trumpet off ebay that was listed as a King 600 beginner trumpet. It has no markings ...
A: Jacqueline, The bell must have been replaced. Probably it was dropped and the bell was crushed to ...
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| LeBlanc Trumpet | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a LeBlanc Trumpet that my parents purchased for me as a child. As I recall, they paid $300 ...
A: Tom, The value would be determined by the condition of the dents and finish and the work that would ...
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| used Yamaha trumpet valve problems | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I bought my 4th grader a used Yamaha trumpet model 2335 last fall for $250. Its valves now stick ...
A: The new Aristocrat is about the same as the Prelude. I like their sound and they seem to be built ...
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| Refurb King Tempo? | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Mike! I am 51 years old and have just taken up the horn again after a 25-year layoff. I was looking ...
A: Jim, Congrats for coming back to your horn! Your horn is from the late 1960's and would be one of ...
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| Mystery Cornet | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I just got a silver Cornet for cheap with no knowledge of the brand. It says "Mello-dee" on the bell ...
A: Connor, Send me a few pictures of the valves and bell where the numbers are. Also show a picture of ...
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| used Yamaha trumpet valve problems | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I bought my 4th grader a used Yamaha trumpet model 2335 last fall for $250. Its valves now stick ...
A: Sara, It is never a bad idea to buy used. But just like a car you must "check under the hood" so to ...
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| King Master cornet from H.N. White | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a King master cornet made by H. N. white. It is very old and could use a really good ...
A: Matt, The King Master model has long been called the best cornet ever made. Your horn dates to about ...
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| Martin Trumpet | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a 1962 Martin "Al Hirt Custom" trumpet in pristine condition.It is tritoned in ...
A: Ian, In Al's early days he played a Committee. The signature horn would have been a joint effort ...
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| Adjusting to a new trumpet | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am an amateur trumpet player seeking advice. My playing has never been great but it has reached a ...
A: That is a very simplified answer. It takes more air for a large bore but you need to control it or ...
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| vintage trumpet | 7/7/2008 |
Q: MY HUSBAND HAS A CONN TRUMPET HE GOT AT AGE 12; HE WILL BE 90 IN NOV. IT HAS ORIGINAL CASE, HORN IS ...
A: Ruby, The horn dates to 1934. There should be a number under the pipe where the mouthpiece inserts. ...
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| Vincent Bach Mercedes II | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Mr Pawul, I have a Vincent Bach Mercedes II, serial # 64415, which I played nearly 20 years ago in ...
A: Karl, The Mercedes II line was a good intermediate level horn that Selmer sold in the 1970's. Your ...
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| Trumpet buying for my daughter.. | 7/6/2008 |
Q: SilverTone Trumpet. My daughter is on her 2nd year of playing and I have been renting her trumpet. I ...
A: It is a Chinese horn for sure. The older Silvertones were numbered much higher than that. I wouldn't ...
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| my very old sivler trumpet | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a very old silver trumpet that I would like to know more about. Its a G. Leblanc Pair with a ...
A: Sara, LeBlanc does not publish their serial number list. For Leblanc Instrument Serial Numbers ...
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| Getting back on the Trumpet | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I've been playing the trumpet for about 4 years now. But i skipped band in 11th grade and haven't ...
A: David, It is difficult to increase range quickly. It takes time and patience. Work on your long ...
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| Elkhart | 7/5/2008 |
Q: i was given a trumpet by my aunt who purchased it for 50p, i would like to know more about it but ...
A: Jake, Christene Derksen runs the Conn Loyalist website. Go there to match your horn to the pictures. ...
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| Selmer K modified lightweight | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have played a Bach Strad 37 since 1968 and recently bought a Selmer K- Modified Lightweight, ...
A: Mark, The only real difference I have noticed in the lightweight horns is the brightness. The light ...
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| Trumpet buying for my daughter.. | 7/3/2008 |
Q: SilverTone Trumpet. My daughter is on her 2nd year of playing and I have been renting her trumpet. I ...
A: Vanessa, I need more information from you. Is the Silvertone new or old? Sears sold the Silvertone ...
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| trumpet woes... | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I know you have heard this all before but here we go. My son has been playing a buescher aristocrat ...
A: I think you will be surprised by the Schmidt. They play VERY close to a Strad and they are quite a ...
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| F. Besson Brevetee coronet/trumpet | 7/2/2008 |
Q: We have been helping an elderly man with household chores etc. He offered my son this trumpet with ...
A: Ed, The Brevetee is most likely a cornet. It dates to about 1870 or so. I wouldn't let him use it ...
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| Trumpet ? | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have been asked by a friend that has no computer about a trumpet that he knows about that is ...
A: Winston, The American Standard brand was one of the student lines that King made. Chris Charvat runs ...
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| Eastman Trumpet | 7/1/2008 |
Q: ..I have written to you about a week ago for some advise on a trumpet for my son. I have taken my ...
A: You are very welcome! The Eastman is made in China, but they are good quality horns. I know it ...
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| Cornet | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I HAVE AN ANTIQUE CORNET. IT WAS MADE BY "GOUMAT" IN AUSTRA, AROUND YEAR 1895 (113 YEARS AGO). IT ...
A: Rene, How do you know it was made in 1895? Goumat was indeed around that time in Paris France. If it ...
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| Bach Omega | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Bach Omega that I purchased used (in mint condition) in 2004. The horn is still in very ...
A: Christina, The Omega was designed as a poor mans Strad. They were quite a bit less but were built ...
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| Adjusting to a new trumpet | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I am an amateur trumpet player seeking advice. My playing has never been great but it has reached a ...
A: Mimi, Your teacher has an interesting take on switching horns! That is somewhat correct though, ...
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| Olds Trumpet | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have an Olds trumpet that I played in Junior High over 30 years (yuk) ago. I would like to clean ...
A: Kathy, Take it to a repair tech and they can brite dip it. That will make it look like brass again ...
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| Question about Trumpet | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Subject: Conn director 18B Question I have a Conn trumpet That I bought .The trumpet is a 18B conn ...
A: Johni, The 18B was a Director that Conn made into the 1980's. It followed the 16B when it was ...
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| Trumpet | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet engraved "The Classic Made by Wm Frank Co. Chicago", also has the number 1665 on ...
A: Roger, The Frank Company made some nice horns from about 1910-1950. Yours should be about 1925 or ...
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| trumpet woes... | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I know you have heard this all before but here we go. My son has been playing a buescher aristocrat ...
A: For most of my time here on All Experts I have been the only one answering trumpet questions. I used ...
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| Selmer Bundy 431532 ML | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am offered a Selmer Bundy trumpet Nr. 431532 ML. The condition is very used, but nothing severe. ...
A: Martin, Sorry for the delay I was called out of town unexpectedly. The Bundy was the entry into the ...
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| B&S Model 138 | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Mike, I read an earlier post where you were confident that this trumpet was manufactured in the ...
A: Pete, Sorry for the delay I was called out of town unexpectedly. I wish I had some more info on the ...
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| trumpet | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have this Cavalier since 1964, it chrome in color, the engagement is a person on a horse waving ...
A: Arsacio, Sorry for the delay I was called out of town unexpectedly. The Cavalier line were student ...
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| Boosey and Co. | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to ask you about the history about Boosey and Co. because I am slowly starting a ...
A: Youngjin, Sorry for the delay but I was called out of town unexpectedly. Boosey was started as a ...
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| Deluxe H & A Selmer Bundy, Inc. Trumpet | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I bought this trumpet about 8 years ago and don't know much about it. It has the number- 5952 on the ...
A: Laura, You have one of the first Bundy horns. Since Selmer had several makers building them for sale ...
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| trumpet woes... | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I know you have heard this all before but here we go. My son has been playing a buescher aristocrat ...
A: Zach, I would never say you went cheap for him to learn. I never suggest someone buy a new pro horn ...
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| Buescher 400 serial | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am trying to establish the age and perhaps value of a Buescher Bb trumpet. The serial number is ...
A: John, The 400 was one of Buescher's top lines. They are great players and well thought of by ...
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| Vintage Blessing Artist Model | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Blessing artist model trumpet with the serial number of 40881, and I am wondering how much ...
A: Kim, Clifford Brown made the Artist model famous in the 1940's. They are pro horns that have a dark ...
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| hanging horns | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Being somewhat lazy I would like to leave several horns "on display" instead of stashed in their ...
A: Brad, I think that is a good idea. I have 4 hanging in my practice room on hooks. I used the larger ...
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| B&S Markneukirchen Klingenthal trumpet | 6/25/2008 |
Q: my stepdad bought me this trumpet over 25 years ago, it was 2nd hand at that time an he paid around ...
A: Micky, B&S does not publish their serial numbers. I have to give you a guess that it would be from ...
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| HN White trumpet | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Mike - welcome back. Sent you a message a few weeks ago about a HN White horn that was given to me. ...
A: Jeff, I have one and they play a lot like the Liberty models. The tone would make it a good jazz ...
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| martin custom | 6/25/2008 |
Q: may i have please information about a martin trumpet with logo RMC serial number 211xxx,it has also ...
A: Sebastian, The RMC years were in the early 1960's for Martin. In 1961 Martin became a wholly-owned ...
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| Intermediate or Pro? | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My son is going to be a sophomore in HS and I would like to purchase a trumpet for him. He has ...
A: Cathy, You mention three good horns to try. I am partial to the Getzen, since I play one. I like the ...
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| Schindler Trumpet | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Mike, I'm trying to help the family of a collector, who had many trumpets, who passed away a few ...
A: Connie, There is a reference to Schindler in the Langwill Index. It just says he had a patent for a ...
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| Conn USA Trumpet - brass and gold | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet that was bought in the 1950's, Conn USA is stenciled on the trumpet. IT is brass ...
A: Patty, Without knowing the model and the particulars of the horn it is almost impossible to give you ...
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| Bach Strad valve Spring Vibrations | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a used Bach Strad, perhaps 18 yrs old, but in perfect condition. However, the ...
A: Dave, There could be a few different problems. The springs may be the incorrect length and are ...
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| Trumpet selection | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My son is 17 and has been playing the trumpet for 5 years in school. He wants a new trumpet, and ...
A: Michelle, Good questions! First he needs to decide on what type of music he plays the most. ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a French Selmer Gold, needs main valve to be unstuck! Suggestions please elmer
A: Elmer, Take it to the closest repair person where you live. If you try to unstick it you could (and ...
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| Boosey & Hawkes trumpet | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me a bit of info n a trumpet i have just purchased. It's a B&H ...
A: Meesha, The serial dates it to about 1973-1974. B&H made some very nice horns and some that were not ...
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| Bach 3EW mouthpiece | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Reading your earlier answer to a question about switching mouthpieces, you mentioned playing a 3EW ...
A: Johnathon, I have had my 3EW for several years now. Since the strike Bach has not been able to ...
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| Beaumont trumpet | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Do you know anything about these? It seems like a decent horn, a little engraving, transposable ...
A: Bill, The name is a stencil name used by a music store or company as a generic brand. It sounds like ...
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| King Cleveland 600 | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a KIng Cleveland 600 serial number 560173. I went to the HN White website ...
A: Sorry Bill for the late answer. I left this question because it was so long and forgot to go back to ...
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| 1946 Selmer Paris trumpet | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I'm considering buy a 1946 Selmer Paris trumpet. It is in very good condition. I was wondering your ...
A: Ken, The standard Selmer model is a pro level horn. They are well thought of by collectors and many ...
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| French LeBlanc Hirt model | 6/14/2008 |
Q: Mike, I know there's not much reliable information on LeBlanc...something about the factory burning, ...
A: Bob, Most of the LeBlanc Paris horns were built by Courtois. The Courtois models and Al Hirt ...
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| help on getting new trumpet | 6/13/2008 |
Q: hey, i have been playing for three years already and its time i get a new horn unfortunately i ...
A: Danny, There are so many choices it is mind boggling! It depends on what type of music you are going ...
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| Besson Trumpet overhauled/restored | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Besson Trumpet: #454816 - I don't know if this serial number is late 1890's or early ...
A: Mike, The 2/20 was a decent low pro model that was made by Besson after they were bought by Boosey ...
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| Pan American horn | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My husband brought home from the dump a Pan American made in Elkhart Indiana ( I think Trumpet, but ...
A: Amy, Pan American was made by Conn and is a good student line. It could be a cornet or trumpet based ...
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| 1668 Selmer K-Modified | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Can you give me any history or specifications about the 1968 Selmer K- Modified? I'm playing on one ...
A: Sean, It was Keith Ecker who designed the K-Modified model for Selmer in the 1960's. Selmer produced ...
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| What kind of trumpet | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My son is going into the 8th grade and is in what they call Honor Band. He has a Conn trumpet now, ...
A: OK, you need to go at least to the Bach 200 to have an intermediate level horn. The 300 is a student ...
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| DIRECTOR TRUMPET? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: MY GRANDFATHER SENT HIS CONN DIRECTOR TRUMPET FOR MY SON TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY, HE SAID IT'S PROBABLY ...
A: Stacy, The Director series was a good student line made by Conn. The horn you have was made in 1965. ...
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| valuation | 6/10/2008 |
Q: just wondered if you could give us some information about a trumpet we have its says STARLINE made ...
A: Emma, Rudall was the oldest maker in the UK. They started as Rudall Rose Carte and Co in about 1780. ...
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| raw brass finish | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Mike, Is there a real health risk to playing a raw brass trumpet? And are there any advantages in ...
A: It really depends on the type and age of the lacquer. Yamaha and King have used epoxy lacquer for ...
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| raw brass finish | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Mike, Is there a real health risk to playing a raw brass trumpet? And are there any advantages in ...
A: Don, Raw brass can have an effect on some people. Usually it is the ones who play on a mouthpiece ...
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| leblanc trumpet | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have been the original owner of a leblanc-paris trumpet since about 1970. silver plated, with ...
A: Phillip, The Gozzo model was designed by Conrad Gozzo. He was a great big band player who was noted ...
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| Trumpet repair | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I would like to learn to repair Wind instruments. I just bought a King 600 trumpet for $10.00, and ...
A: Cindy, It takes a few years and lots of money to become a tech. There aren't a lot of books out to ...
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| Olds Ambassador/Bach Lead Pipe | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Looking at an LA era Olds Ambassador with a Bach 25 lead pipe for my son who is ready to move up ...
A: Denise, A lot of players think it opens up the horn to a free blow without being stuffy. The sound ...
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| trying to find out information about a trumpet | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I found a trumpet engraved with the name M. Koriot, the number 1192, and "made in Germany." Does ...
A: James, M. Koriat was a stencil name used to sell in a few dealers around the US. They were made by ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a old trumpet I purchased about 1974 and played in High School. Have not played since. What ...
A: Kevin, Benge made nice pro level horns in their LA factory. Ebay has many of them listed and most ...
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| 1937 Henri Selmer Trumpet | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1937 Henri Selmer Trumpet that is in pretty good condition, however it's missing a couple ...
A: Tim, I am not sure where you are located but Robb Stewart is in California ...
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| Conn Ambassador Trumpet | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Conn Ambassador trumpet, with a fairly detailed engraving on the bell, a shiny silver ...
A: Gore, I would need to see a picture of the horn including the engraving and a picture of the valve ...
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| brass - York tuba | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Another question about our inherited instruments: a polished brass tuba "Made by J. W. York and ...
A: Sue, I am not an expert on the tuba but will try to give you some info on it. First, I believe it is ...
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| Grandpa's old trumpet | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I've had my grandfathers old trumpet sitting around for years and always wondered about it't history ...
A: Eric, Henri Farny was a maker in Paris in the early 1900's. There are no records of his horns and ...
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| single radius tuning slide | 6/5/2008 |
Q: What changes does a single-radius tuning slide make when replacing a "square" or dual-radius tuning ...
A: Roger, The rounded slide produces a bit less turbulence and a slightly brighter sound. The D or ...
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| Gaylord Trumpet | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a Gaylord Trumpet that my parents purchased for me in 1957 or 1958. It was bought for $40 ...
A: Norma, Gaylord was a stencil for a music house. They were made by a few different makers, with ...
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| i need help with trumpets!! | 6/3/2008 |
Q: when was the trumpet invented?
A: baljajl, The trumpet is one of the oldest instruments. The very early ones were made of animal ...
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| old bugle | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have picked up an old straight bugle made by Boosey & Hawkes. It is copper with brass reinforcing ...
A: Neil, B&H made bugles for many years in various forms. When you say straight do you mean like a ...
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| Buying a new professional trumpet | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My son has been taking trumpet lessons for 6 years and he is ready to upgrade his trumpet. I know ...
A: Juanita, Buying a pro horn is a matter of taste more than price. He needs to play as many different ...
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| Huttl trumpet? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I just got my hands on a Huttl trumpet, serial # 55087 with a silver bell, but I can't seem to find ...
A: Rick, Huttl was in business from the 1878 to about 1970. They made horns from student level to pro. ...
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| Used Holton Trumpet | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I'm currently looking for a good trumpet for my son to start on. He's been playing the flute for 2 ...
A: Karen, If it is in good shape the price is good. The horn is a T602 which is their standard student ...
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| Centurion trumpet | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have very much enjoyed reading your answer's to our horn questions and was hoping to get your ...
A: Kevin, Jupiter started making a Centurion trumpet model in the early 1980's. Your serial number ...
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| Brass Cornet (1800's, probably 1890) | 5/31/2008 |
Q: (Mike, thanks for the recent previous answer to the trumpet!) We also inherited a brass cornet with ...
A: Sue, Your horn is a rare presentation model cornet. The fact that you know the owner, when it was ...
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| My valves stick even after lapping | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Hey Mike; I want to use CLR to soak a 67 Olds Ambassador Trumpet I bought on ebay, to remove old ...
A: Randy, I like your initiative to fix your own horn. I usually don't use the toothpaste method ...
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| Old trumpet identification | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was given an old B flat/C trumpet. It is B flat and you can turn a metal wheel on it to close off ...
A: Jeff, I am giving you a link to the H N White website so you can see the history and determine if ...
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| Gretsch Pathfinder | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I was given a trumpet a few years ago, before I went on tour in Europe with the Ambassadors of Music ...
A: It depends on who made it for them. If Conn made it the horn dates to about 1925. If a Buescher it ...
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| Gretsch Pathfinder | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I was given a trumpet a few years ago, before I went on tour in Europe with the Ambassadors of Music ...
A: Daniel, My son did the Ambassadors tour in 2005. A great experience even though he sang and didn't ...
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| trumpet/purchase | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am not familiar with trumpets. I have a son that wants to play the trumpet. I have learned from ...
A: Valerie, I like the ML-1 and think they are good intermediate level horns. I also like the Getzen ...
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| worksble heat range for removing dents from brass instruments | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I hope you may be able to answer this question. What is the optimum temperature for dent removal on ...
A: Ian, Are you making a horn or just removing dents? Most dents can be removed at room temperature. ...
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| Mouthpiece | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Be flattered, not annoyed, that I am back with one more question this month! Can you explain the ...
A: Spatts, Sorry I had to work some overtime the last few days and haven't had time to answer questions ...
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| j w york & son cornet | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a perfec-tone serial #39090. Can you tell me when it was made. It is is great condition. ...
A: Laurie, You have a great old cornet. They play well and are built like tanks. The serial dates your ...
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| Purchasing a cornet | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I played a King Cornet in High School many years ago and have decided to play again in my church. I ...
A: Patty, I like the King 603 model and it is pretty easy to find. You can usually find a fairly nice ...
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| JW York and Sons B flat Base Tuba | 5/25/2008 |
Q: We have a solid silver tuba manufactured by JW York and Sons of Grand Rapids Michigan. Serial ...
A: Selwyn, York made very good horns in their early years. I can't say exactly what it would be worth ...
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| Slovenian made trumpet | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I used to play Bach's for a number of years when I was young in school but unfortunately had to sell ...
A: Peter, In the late 1800's there were many brass makers in Bohemia. After WWI that became ...
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| Yamaha 2320 | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Yamaha 2320 (Ebay) for my son, who just completed his first year of band. We had ...
A: Red rot are small spots that look like blisters. They have a red color and they are actually the ...
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| VALUE OF TRUMPET | 5/23/2008 |
Q: MY WIFE HAD A TRUMPET HANDED DOWN TO HER FROM HER GRANDMOTHER. IT IS SILVER WITH GOLD PLATED KING ...
A: Robert, I can't tell you the age since you didn't give a serial number. King did many gold plated ...
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| York trumpet w/shepard's crook | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Mike, You've been such a great help so far in my search for a vintage trumpet. All your responses ...
A: Dennis, If it is mint and you like the way it sounds it is an ok price. Refurbished horns can be ...
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| bugles | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Not sure if you have experience with bugles but here it goes. I am a volunteer with "Bugles Across ...
A: It takes a good month to determine if a mouthpiece is a good choice. Play it with the Eb daily for ...
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| Reconditioning Old Horns | 5/22/2008 |
Q: How does one locate a reliable craftsman to recondition an old horn. I have an old Martin Committee ...
A: Mike, Here is a shop that does good work and is close to you. Stu's Music 723 Baltimore Blvd. ...
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| colegiate trumpet | 5/22/2008 |
Q: yes i have a collegiate trumpet it has Collegiate engraved in in it also says elkhorn,wis engraved ...
A: Richard, The serial dates your horn to 1966. The Collegiate was a solid heavy horn at that time and ...
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| Yamaha 2320 | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Yamaha 2320 (Ebay) for my son, who just completed his first year of band. We had ...
A: Bill, The 2320 is a good student horn. The only problem I have seen with the older ones was red rot ...
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| trumpet | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i have a selmer deville trumpet i bought about 3 years ago. serial no. 46054. i just want to know a ...
A: Matt, The Deville is a nice playing pro model that Selmer made many of. The serial dates the horn to ...
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| The Buescher True Tone | 5/21/2008 |
Q: You have alot of information and knowledge. Hope you can help. The last owner of our house left a ...
A: Don, The True Tone was a designation that Buescher used on their pro horns. The horn was made during ...
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| rocket cornet | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have a cornet made in Elkhart Ind. in the 40's. It is likely a STUDENT stencil with the nam ...
A: Jerry, you may be correct. The old horns are very tough to track when there are no records. It is ...
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| getzen 90 deluxe | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I've just bought a old Getzen Deluxe 90 and wanted to try and date it , it's in pretty good ...
A: Matt, It is always great to hear another player has made a comeback. I love the Getzen 90 and it was ...
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| Bundy Trumpet | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I just got a Bundy trumpet and I am having a hard time finding info about it's age. I was hoping ...
A: Dave, Bundy was the entry student horn for Selmer-Bach for over 30 years. There are thousands out ...
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| Trumpet Mouthpieces | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am teaching myself to play. I have two mouthpieces, one a vincent Bach 7C which is quieter when ...
A: John, Both are standard pieces. It really depends on the horn and year it was made. Some Conn pieces ...
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| Louis Armstrong's trumpet | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Mike, I know that Louis started out learning on a cornet. But when did he switch to trumpet and ...
A: Don, that is a good question. I am always interested in learning what people played in the past and ...
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| bugles | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Not sure if you have experience with bugles but here it goes. I am a volunteer with "Bugles Across ...
A: Brad, Jupiter builds some very nice horns. My only concern in the past has been their valve fits. ...
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| Question about fingerings for first octave scales. | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My school has me trying out for middle school band next year and i have tried almost every website ...
A: Ok, here are a few links for you to go to for info that you need. Here are the scales: ...
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| worth of old trumpet | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Mike, My father has an old trumpet he is thinking of selling. It is in good condition and has these ...
A: Doli, Cleveland was the student models made by King. The horn dates to 1967-1968 or so. They are ...
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| rocket cornet | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have a cornet made in Elkhart Ind. in the 40's. It is likely a STUDENT stencil with the nam ...
A: Jerry, Over the years I have had several rocket cornets. Nobody has been able, so far, to tell me ...
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| Olds studio trumpet | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My boys needed better trumpets and I've always been an Olds fan. I recently purchased an Olds ...
A: Spatts, Thanks for the comments! I use several references to Olds serials and they all differ ...
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| What trumpet to buy? | 5/16/2008 |
Q: The son of a friend of mine, who is 6 years old now, has been keen to play the trumpet since he was ...
A: Kristi, Thanks for your comments! At that early age I suggest a cornet rather than a trumpet. It is ...
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| Selmer Sterling london trumpet | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Could you let know some information about the Selmer Sterling London Trumpet and where could I buy ...
A: Mike, Selmer London has been gone for a while. Sorry but I don't have a picture of one. The horn is ...
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| first student horn | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Mike, The time has finally come to pick my daughter's first student horn! The model the school ...
A: Chris, I am sold on Getzen horns! I play an Eterna II 700 and love it dearly. The 390 compares with ...
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| Buescher 400 Trumpet | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Good day, For about the last 45 years I have owned a trumpet that was bought, used, for me when I ...
A: Jim, The 400 was one of the top lines made by Buescher in the 1930-1950 period. They are considered ...
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| switching from trumpet to cornet | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am a jazz player and have recently bought a cornet,old style,but having ?pitching problems, am ...
A: David, I am glad to hear you have bought an old horn. The majority of them deserve saving and being ...
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| Trumpet recognition | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Could you give me any info regarding a silver trumpet that has a bar on the tuning slide with a ...
A: Dave, I have seen a few US makers use an R but they always have serial numbers and some engraving on ...
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| Differences in makes | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a trumpet on e-bay. I notices some that say Bach and some that say Selmar Bach. Is ...
A: Sandy, There are some horns on Ebay that have tried to imitate the Bach name. Three that come to ...
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| Hueller or Huller? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I came across this ad on Craigslist and was wondering if you knew anything about them. I've heard of ...
A: Dennis, I can't find a reference to a Hueller anywhere. I am sure it is a misprint that should be ...
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| Orsi trumpet | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I've had an ORSI silver colored trumpet (or coronet) for the past 50 yrs, still in original ...
A: William, Orsi doesn't publish their serial numbers so it is hard to determine a date of manufacture. ...
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| Mouthpiece for a Holton 602 Trumpet | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have just purchased a used Holton 602 Trumpet that does not come with a mouthpiece. I am a ...
A: Don, It really depends on what year it was made. Anything after the mid 1960's will take a normal ...
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| Buescher Trumpet | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I found a Buescher trumpet for sell at a good price. I don't no much of Buescher trumpets. Theres a ...
A: Arthur, The 10-22 was a pro model when it was made. The serial makes the horn manufacture year 1926. ...
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| Getzen | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Hey Mike, I'm looking to buy a trumpet on ebay and I'm trying to decide between a Getzen 300, a ...
A: Alex, Since this will be your first trumpet I need to ask a few questions first. How long have you ...
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| Old Cornet info and repair . . . | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have two old cornets that have been in the family for a while. I'm looking for basic info ...
A: Darin, The Bundy might cost more to fix than it is worth. The bell needs to be removed and rolled ...
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| relacqering old trumpet | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to Steve on 1/17/07. Well, I am a crazy DIY and have bought a couple of older ...
A: Bill, I think you are just as crazy as I am about trumpets! I started about the same way as you and ...
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| Vintage Trumpet Lyric for Wurlitzer | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My father recently passed away and left behind a brass trumpet. It is beautifully engraved "Lyric ...
A: Dottie, Most likely the horn was made by Conn for them. The serial number dates it to about 1939. ...
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| Trumpet | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a "Custom Built atWurlitzer Exclusively Trumpet, serial number 173121. My mother bought me ...
A: Joe, By using your serial I believe that it was made for them by Conn or Martin. The serial number ...
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| Knights of Cydonia | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I heard Knights of Cydonia by Muse on the radio and it had this awesome trumpet solo in the middle. ...
A: Patrick, I don't know of anyone who has the solo transcribed. You might try Greatscores or ...
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| bad trumpet sound | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I just rented my son a yamaha trumpet yesterday for middle school band. It seemed great yesterday. ...
A: Stefani, The valve is not seated in the casing correctly. Slightly turn the valve each direction ...
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| info on vintage cornet | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I own a cornet (and played in the 60's) that was my father's (now 80 yrs old). He had his own dance ...
A: Joyce, The cornet is a pro horn that was made in 1928. The Custom Aristocrat plays deep and mellow. ...
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| F.W. York & Son Trumpet | 5/8/2008 |
Q: In c.1964, I was given an old brass trumpet which was old even then. I'm guessing about 75 years ...
A: James, The horn was considered a pro model in its time. The crook means that it is fairly rare and ...
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| Buescher trumpet | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Mike- I picked up a Buescher trumpet at a garage sale. the serial number is 49693 and also has 37B ...
A: Kammie, The 37B was a much sold horn for Buescher. They were the standard trumpet for several years ...
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| Old Cornet info and repair . . . | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have two old cornets that have been in the family for a while. I'm looking for basic info ...
A: Darin, The Bundy isn't worth a lot but the horns from the 1930's like yours play very well. The ...
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| E K Blessing Cornet | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Can you date a E K Blessing Cornet with a serial # of 9564 for me? In average condition what do you ...
A: Jack, You have one of the very early Blessing models. It dates somewhere around 1913. There isn't a ...
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| rotary valve trumpet | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Bb German rotary valve trumpet by B&S Markneukirchen ca. 1985 #135499 could you please tell ...
A: Kim, The B&S company was rolled into JA Musik GmbH and doesn't produce rotary under their name ...
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| 12A Cornet | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1952 Conn Cornet model 12A Ser# 412xxx It is in good condition all slides and vaules work. ...
A: Ron, If you are selling on Ebay then show clear close pictures of it. Start the bidding about $50 ...
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| Vintage Bundy Trumpet | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have a bundy trumpet by H&A Selmer of Elkhart Ind.I contacted CONN Selmer and they said it was ...
A: Greg, Unfortunately there really isn't a way for me to know which exact model you have. Bundy used ...
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| Holton Collegiate Trumpet | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have an easy one for you. I'm looking to purchase a used 602 Trumpet for my son who is just in his ...
A: Tina, The 602 has several different features like a first valve throw, silver plate, and where it is ...
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| Blessing trumpet value | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have recently obtained a Blessing Scholastic trumpet. I do not know how old it is, how can I find ...
A: Mike, The Scholastic is a student horn that is built solid and plays very well. Here is a link for ...
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| trumpet purchase | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am looking at purchasing a starter trumpet for my son. What do you know about the Haydn, ...
A: Thomas, They are all made in China horns that won't suit him in the long run. Most kids want a shiny ...
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| b&s trumpet | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Mike! I have just bought a trumpet with the text " B&S, Markneukirchen, Klingenthal" engraved on the ...
A: Lars, B&S is a very old company that still makes the Challenger line of trumpets. I am not sure when ...
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| Classic 1937 Continental Colonial Trumpet, by Conn | 5/4/2008 |
Q: i am thinking about buying this item the serial is 123xx4 and is in a 8.8/10 condition with original ...
A: Zach, The horn should be a decent player. Most likely it is based on the 22B Conn model from that ...
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| Trumpet | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I found this old trumpet and was wondering about how old it is and what the value might be? Its a ...
A: KB, The horn dates to 1948. It could be a long model cornet or a trumpet. Visit the Conn Loyalist ...
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| model of trumpet | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have just bought an Blessing used instrument (with the recommendation of a trumpet player) for my ...
A: Alex, The S series is a student line that Blessing has made overseas to compete with some of the ...
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| holton trumpet | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a ERH by Frank Holton Trumpet serial # 20752...my wife found a reference ...
A: Jacob, Holton had their serial numbers roll over in the 1990's. I would have to see a picture of the ...
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| I've never had this happen before. | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Last week in orchestra, I was on fire! I played better than I had ever played in my life. All this ...
A: Stephen, There is a general rule that you will never know why you play better one day than the next. ...
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| King Cornet Tempo & Clevland King Trumpet & LA Benge Trumpet | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have a mint King Tempo Cornet with the H. N. White Co. engraving on the bell. The number on the ...
A: I don't suggest a chem clean more than every other year. If you can find a shop that does sonic ...
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| gautrot brevete, cousenon cornet 1889 | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have possessed a silver coloured cornet, gautrot brevete with the inscription G and A and ...
A: Stuart, Gautrot made some wonderful old cornets. His horns were pro models and have the warm British ...
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| Bach Mercedes Trumpets | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the difference between a Bach Mercedes I and a Bach Mercedes II? How are they ...
A: Dan, It is possible that the horn is a Mercedes I. Bach would still do a few special orders during ...
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| Henri Selmer Trumpet | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Any suggestions as to how to sell a 1939 Henri Selmer silver plated, Grands Prix, etc., etc. ...
A: John, The horn is far overpriced for Ebay. You could try the Trumpet Herald or Trumpet Master ...
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| King Cornet Tempo & Clevland King Trumpet & LA Benge Trumpet | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a mint King Tempo Cornet with the H. N. White Co. engraving on the bell. The number on the ...
A: Marla, The Tempo was designed off the Silver Flair to be a pro horn at a affordable price for ...
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| Bach Mercedes Trumpets | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the difference between a Bach Mercedes I and a Bach Mercedes II? How are they ...
A: Dan, The Mercedes I was made from Strad parts and is almost the same as a Strad. The II model is a ...
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| Reynolds -Argenia serial # 61745 LB | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My neighbor passed on and I was given his trumpet. Is it a good model? I have cleaned it up as it ...
A: Anthony, It is good to hear that you have started up on God's instrument. The trumpet you have is a ...
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| conrad gozzo model leblanc trumpet | 4/29/2008 |
Q: this trumpet has been in our family for over 40 yrs and i was wondering what this trumpet would be ...
A: Jeff, The more work that is needed the less it will sell for. They are fairly rare to find and that ...
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| Instrument values | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have been given a King Model 650 Flugel Horn, Serial Number 42 397788 and would like to know its ...
A: Roy, The flugel dates to 1992. They are decent players and are worth about $500 in mint shape. The ...
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| bach tr300 | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i'm looking at one of the above. the seriel number is B83507. i'd like to know is it worth A$340. it ...
A: Peter, The 300 is one of the better student horns that Bach makes. They play well and are built ...
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| Keefer Trumpet | 4/17/2008 |
Q: My son just found a trumpet at a consignment shop and purchased it for $50.00. We are a musical ...
A: Matt, I am not sure what model of horn it is. Keefer made several models and most were pro horns. ...
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| Corrosion on tuning/valve slides | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Greetings! I am a middle school band director (and a woodwind player to boot), and as our students ...
A: JM, I usually don't suggest this but I feel you are a responsible adult. Mix CLR (Calcium-Lime-Rust ...
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| Holton Trumpet | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a Holton Trumpet model 51-LB serial # 236902 This is the horn I learned on, and it has a lot ...
A: Joe, The 51 was the "Revelation" model. It has a large bore, hence the LB designation. The 51 model ...
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| Value of Trumphet | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have an old trumphet (silver in color) and would like to know the age and value of it. On the ...
A: Alma, The trumpet dates to about 1968. It is a low level pro horn that is nickel plated, not silver. ...
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| F. Besson Cornet | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a sterling silver Besson cornet that has come down through my fathers family. There is a ...
A: Peter, The horn you have is a pro model from early in the Besson history. The cornet dates to 1890 ...
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| welding, Getzen - Severinson | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My trumpet needs to have the brackets between the mouthpiece and tuning slide, welded. I am very ...
A: Paul, Putting the brace back on is a simple solder operation that most repair techs have done many ...
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| Thin tone, lack of flexibility, lack of endurance | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a question. I'm in college as of now, and I've always had a faulty embouchure. I can't ...
A: Joe, Seek out your trumpet prof and get their help determining the problem. There are a lot of books ...
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| Bach Stradivarius Model 37? model #? | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have had a Bach Stradivarius trumpet for several years now...about six or seven I believe. For a ...
A: Taylor, Your horn dates to about 1999. The 37 bell is the most popular along with the 72. ML means ...
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| Trumpet studies | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a trumpet artist from Germany. I want to spend a half year or a year in the United States ...
A: Mario, I am not sure where you are going in the US. You can contact a local College or University ...
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| Conn NY Symphony Special | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet marked "N.Y. SYMP. SPEC." on the mouthpiece receiver with S/N 312940 on the second ...
A: That depends on what sound you want. Harry James played a Parduba 5 star and they are double cupped. ...
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| Buescher True Tone | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Mike, I was a high school trumpet player (back in the early 80s). My parents bought me an old ...
A: Jo Ann, The True Tone series were all pro level horns. Your dating is correct to 1943. Some of the ...
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| Trumpet and pocket Cornet?? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Reynolds Medalist serial #112809 and a Dulcet pocket Cornet ser #0563 I guess. I know the ...
A: Byron, The Medalist is a great student horn and plays very well. Your horn dates to about 1963 or ...
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| Conn 61B trumpet | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I found a Conn 61B trumpet at a reasonable price and I had some questions before I decide weather or ...
A: Art, The 61B is a good intermediate to low pro level horn. They had a first slide ring that inserted ...
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| Capitol silver or nickel plate trumpet | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me about a trumpet which was either silver or nickel plated which says Capitol, ...
A: Steven, Capitol was a stencil from Harry Pedler Co. The serial would date the horn to about 1921. It ...
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| Piccolo trumpet | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I own a brass piccolo trumpet, with the manufacturer name "Majestic" and some beautifull leaves ...
A: Lars, The Majestic name was used by Wurlitzer on some of their top horns. They had several companies ...
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| Conn NY Symphony Special | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet marked "N.Y. SYMP. SPEC." on the mouthpiece receiver with S/N 312940 on the second ...
A: Jim, The Symphony Special was a 22B with extra nickel. It also has the braces in different locations ...
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| Boosey & Co. "Solbron" Bb/A trumpet | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Boosey & Co. "Solbron" trumpet on eBay. Engraved on the bell is: ...
A: Alan, The Solbrun was the top model from Boosey. They were pro level and well built. The serial on ...
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| Boosey Trumpet | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I've got a trumpet that I purchased as part of a business I used to own. Doing some research on the ...
A: Bill, The Solbrun was the top Boosey model of cornet. The serial number dates the horn to 1906, so ...
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| LeBlanc Paris Trumpet | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Ran across your December answer concernin LeBlanc Paris Trumpet, I have mbeen playing mine since ...
A: Mike, You made the best comments possible about it! They are solid players that have that full ...
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| F.A. Reynolds Trumpet | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have recently been given a F.A. Reynolds trumpet to sell so we can make some extra cash for our ...
A: Sara, The horn dates to about 1937. The original Reynolds horns built by Foster were great players. ...
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| Trumpet | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Ihave a Pan American serial#214973 how old and what can you tell me about it. Thank you
A: Bruce, Pan American was the student arm of Conn. Since you didn't tell me anything about the horn I ...
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| Getzen 700 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Your answer on this was a bit confusing to me. The 700 line consists of 2 models - the 700S (with 2 ...
A: Ray, They have changed the descriptions over the last few years on both horns. Mine was made in 2002 ...
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| Selmer Piccolo | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Found a Piccolo trumpet marked as follows for sale at local reputable music shop (previous owner ...
A: Brad, Maurice Andre played a Selmer picc in many of his performances. Using the serial you gave me ...
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| early 1960s Olds Special | 4/5/2008 |
Q: It looks like it has the rose brass bell metal, is in pretty good shape overall, and supposedly the ...
A: Dave, I really like the Special line. They were very good horns until the early 1970's when they ...
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| Cavalier trumpet | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a silver Cavalier trumpet, SN 24170 with a black case and ALL STAR .. TRUMPET mouthpiece. ...
A: Jesse, Cavalier was the bottom student line that was made by Conn. Your horn dates to 1925. They are ...
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| How much are these horns worth? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: So I cam across a couple of horns that I was thinking about buying. Knowing that conditio is ...
A: Jeff, If you mean fair by a few dents and some finish wear then here are my opinions. The Couesnon ...
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| W M Frank alert! | 4/4/2008 |
Q: about 12 or 13 years ago my old band director gave me an old trumpet. I played it off and on through ...
A: Jesse, William Frank played in the Chicago Symphony and started working with Holton in about 1910. ...
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| Tpt questions | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Mike, I purchaed an old horn off Ebay, bell says Ellhart build by Buescher, s/n is 49560. Pretty ...
A: The 37B was a nice student model that has a unique set. The tuning slide runs behind the third valve ...
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| Elkhart by Buescher md 36B | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have an Elkhart by Buescher md 36B sr# 96962. I assume it's a student model like the 37B, but do ...
A: Dennis, I really like three older horns that I play regularly. They won't be cheap but play and look ...
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| Martin Trumpet | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Martin Trumpet that belonged to my brother I believe it was purchased in the early 1950's ...
A: Sharon, The Committee is one of the horns that is in great demand over the last year or so. The ...
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| teachers for adults | 4/2/2008 |
Q: In Feb this year I started playing trumpet again after 30 years. I only played for 2 1/2 years in ...
A: Doug, Your story is great to hear. I love when people return to the trumpet out of sentiment for it! ...
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| Info on Benge trumpet | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Benge Bb trumpet in the fall of 1953...resno tempered bell when Benge was at 1122 West ...
A: Dick, An excellent horn! The Burbank horns are very well thought of by collectors. James Donaldson ...
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| king trumpets | 4/2/2008 |
Q: h0ow is the quality of the king silver flair 2055 trumpets for a professional; and do they play any ...
A: Mike, The Silver Flair was designed as a top level pro horn by H N White in the early 1960's. The ...
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| Elkhart by Buescher md 36B | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have an Elkhart by Buescher md 36B sr# 96962. I assume it's a student model like the 37B, but do ...
A: Dennis, There are no lists for the serial numbers of Elkhart. It is believed that at the time ...
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| Tpt questions | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Mike, I purchaed an old horn off Ebay, bell says Ellhart build by Buescher, s/n is 49560. Pretty ...
A: Bill, Elkhart was absorbed into Buescher in 1929. The name was then assigned to student models after ...
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| Collecting / investing / reselling | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to start investing / collecting trumpets both for play/enjoyment but also to provide a ...
A: Jeff, I never tell anyone to buy horns hoping for their value to increase. Many horns are worth ...
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| Invicta Trumpet by Selmer | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I think it was quite old then! It has quite an elaborate engraving near the bell stating: INVICTA ...
A: Martyn, The Invicta was an intermediate level horn that Selmer London sold. They didn't make them ...
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| Pan American Cornet old | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a Pan American cornet that my dad played in the early 1930's just before I was born. Marked ...
A: Marvin, Your horn was made in 1928 by Conn. Pan Am was the student division of Conn and used several ...
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| gretsch trumpet | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I WAS GIVEN A COMMANDER GRETSCH TRUMPET AND IT LOOKS PRETTY OLD BUT I CAN'T FIND MUCH ON GRETSCH ...
A: Alex, Gretsch had several makers that supplied horns to them. They all used their own serial numbers ...
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| Bach backbores | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I haven't been able to unearth any info about Bach's backbore numbering system. A simple smallest to ...
A: The numbers follow no pattern. A 10 is somewhat standard but I think you are referring more to the ...
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| Bach backbores | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I haven't been able to unearth any info about Bach's backbore numbering system. A simple smallest to ...
A: Ray, I have bad news for you! There isn't a system for their numbers. It doesn't go in order or have ...
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| Buescher Custom Built 1949 | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Mike! Rick here from NYC. Your thoughts on a Buescher '49 "Custom Built" trumpet in very fine ...
A: The 9 is one of their best selling and played models. It has good projection and a tight full sound. ...
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| Buescher Trumpet | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have a Buesher 400 trumpet with serial number 335245, which in my opinion is in very good ...
A: Allen, The 400 was the second from the top in the Buescher line. Your horn was built in 1950 and was ...
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| Range Building | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have been playing trumpet for almost 3 years now. (I'm in the 8th grade) and I can go up to the E ...
A: Patrick, This is a good question. Range is different for everyone, not just high school players. If ...
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| Selmer Grand Prix | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I bought an Selmer trumpet on the bell it says Depose Grand Prix Geneve 1927 Barcelone 1929 liege ...
A: Rob, The Selmer you have is a pro level trumpet. It was made in the Paris factory in 1933. It should ...
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| Martin trumpet /Cornet | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am just about to purchase a Martin "Comitteeman" Trumpet/Cornet? Serial Number 170217,(Circa 1948 ...
A: Ian, The Martin is one of the best horns out there. They play focused and with great intonation. If ...
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| Buescher Custom Built 1949 | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Mike! Rick here from NYC. Your thoughts on a Buescher '49 "Custom Built" trumpet in very fine ...
A: I know that feeling! I get outbid by sniper programs all the time. I hate that last bid at 3 seconds ...
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| Trumpet vrs. Coronet | 3/24/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between a trumpet and a coronet? Is one better than the other for a first ...
A: Marie, It is a cornet. A Coronet is an old Dodge car. A cornet is a bit easier for a first time ...
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| f.a. reynold/co cornet #41560 reynolds LB | 3/23/2008 |
Q: found this at a garage sale. case two mouth pieces 1 vincent bach corp 7 mt vernon ny second same ...
A: Wayne, I am not really sure what you are asking. The cornet dates to 1959 and was made by F A ...
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| Buescher trumpet | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have just bought an old Buescher trumpet in good playable- and visually shape. The serial number ...
A: Lars, The 37B is a nice jazz horn. I like the tuning slide behind the third valve slide and think it ...
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| how to | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet that i haven't played for about two years and i want to start playing again the ...
A: Lillian, Chances are it is stuck by Calcium build up. There really isn't an easy way for you to free ...
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| Buescher Custom Built 1949 | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Mike! Rick here from NYC. Your thoughts on a Buescher '49 "Custom Built" trumpet in very fine ...
A: Cheers Rick, The Custom Built was one of Buescher's top lines. They are very well built and have ...
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| King Trumpet | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I recently saw a brass King trumpet at a Thrift store for sale . I am a keyboard player and don't ...
A: Joe, It really depends on the model. Most of the King models will have it engraved on the bell. If ...
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| Dads old trumpet | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have and played in the 1960's an old Blessing silver trumpet. The serial number is 14413 and Pat. ...
A: Richard, Blessing has made many models over the years. Your horn dates to about 1920 or so. The ...
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| coronet | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a buesher aristocrat coronet, serial number 495682. I bought it at a garage sale. It has been ...
A: Sarah, It is a cornet, not a coronet. A coronet was a car made by Dodge. The cornet is an ...
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| embochoure | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i just got my braces off and i cant play anything above an E in the staf!before i had them on, i was ...
A: Courtney, It will take some time to adjust to the new feel after getting them off. I suggest you do ...
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| Calvert Artist Trumpet | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Calvert Artist model trumpet made in Belgium. It has an art deco style to it ...
A: Marc, I don't have any record of a Calvert horn. Most likely it was made by Schenkelaars in Holland. ...
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| Getzen Model 90 serial #9036 | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I came across this old trumpet, can you give me some info about it? I am not a trumpet player and ...
A: Adam, The Deluxe 90 was the top of the Getzen line in the 1950's. They play very well and are built ...
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| Older Coronet Question | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an older coronet from a thrift store, It's markings say made by G Conn, Elkhart ...
A: Robert, It is a cornet not a coronet. The latter is a car that was made by Dodge. Christine Derksen ...
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| Holton-Leblanc Al Hirt trumpet | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a web site to determine the age of my trumpet. The s/n is 15822.
A: Barry, Holton was bought by Conn-Selmer and currently does not list their serial numbers and dates. ...
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| Year of my Pan American trumpet | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me the year of my Pan American Trumpet sn 151861? My father played it in band ...
A: Pam, The Pan Am line was the student arm of Conn up to the 1950's. The designs were based on Conn's ...
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| Mercedes | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a mercedes bach silver trumpet and i am not sure if it is a good trumpet ...
A: Alex, There are two Mercedes horns that were made by Bach. The older ones are clones of the ...
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| Conn 22B Trumpet variants? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Judging by eBay ad claims, the Conn 22B is/was the "Director" (an intermediate model?) and also the ...
A: Jim, With Conn being such an old company they have duplicated a few of their model numbers over the ...
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| upgrading a trumpet for my middle school bander | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I originally bought my son a new Bach tr 600, it was in my opinion a good buy and good beginner ...
A: Zach, I have had a situation before where I bought a horn for my son and it got destroyed. So I can ...
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| bach cornet 010283 shepherds crook | 3/14/2008 |
Q: what is year and value? excellent condition and case. what are playing characteristics? it is out ...
A: The horn dates to about 1988 or so. It is a student level horn but you don't say which one it is. It ...
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| trumpet repair | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I used to play trumpet in the 60's and due to financial issues, I had to sell my Conn.(bummer). ...
A: Allan, Well today a new Holton T602 is about $700 so if you spend less than $200 with the horn and ...
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| do i keep this horn or not ? | 3/13/2008 |
Q: sorry to be keeping you so busy mike,but i am at a loss as to what course of action to take. i was ...
A: I am glad to hear that Bennett! Someone tweaked the horn at one time to possibly get more out of it. ...
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| Trumpet selection | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I'm upgrading from a '53 Conn Victor cornet to a pro level trumpet. Yamaha ytr734...do you know age ...
A: John, The 734 is probably late 1970's-mid 1980's. Yamaha used the four digit numbers after that. The ...
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| How does Blessing ML-1 rank up? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I'm about to get a $1100 Blessing ML-1 but how would this horn compare to other brands' models of ...
A: The ML1 is comparable to a Strad but without as much projection. It will be much easier to play than ...
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| HENRI SELMER TRUMPET | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A HENRI SELMER TRUMPET MADE IN PARIS, I THINK SERIAL NUMBER 11948. I'M NOT SURE WHAT I HAVE ...
A: John, Your horn is a pro level trumpet from 1952. Selmer has long been thought of as one of the top ...
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| trumpet ID | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired this trumpet and i'm looking to ID it. It is in good shape. It is a Holton from ...
A: Hud, The Collegiate was designed as an intermediate level horn in the 1940's. Your horn dates to ...
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| How does Blessing ML-1 rank up? | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I'm about to get a $1100 Blessing ML-1 but how would this horn compare to other brands' models of ...
A: Ditzybabe, I really like the ML1. I compare it favorably with the Bach TR200 and the Yamaha 4325. ...
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| trumpet quality | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am looking into getting a trumpet. i found a cheap simba on ebay, but then i was doing research ...
A: Bryce, I hate to sound cliche, but you really do get what you pay for. The best value today is the ...
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| Trumpet Embouchure | 3/9/2008 |
Q: when I play the area below my bottom lip inflates. It's not really a problem, but I was wondering ...
A: Justin, Without seeing you I can't give you an exact answer. I would suggest you take a lesson to ...
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| Besson, BH or another make | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Is there any difference in quality or value for money between Besson, B+H or any other quality make. ...
A: Tim, From 1955 through 2003 the Besson, B&H, and England generic models were all made by B&H. Since ...
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| "OLDS ELKHART, IND" trumpet | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Marked only as above, in Silver #471XXX. Am I correct in assuming that this is a stencil (by Conn?) ...
A: Jim, You are partially correct. It was made after Olds folded and a company bought their name. ...
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| soprano/picc trumpets | 3/8/2008 |
Q: ..me again. I did buy a couple mouthpieces following my last question...gold plated 3C and 3E. ...
A: You can have the mouthpieces drilled to open the backbores. That will give them better airflow and ...
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| do i keep this horn or not ? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: sorry to be keeping you so busy mike,but i am at a loss as to what course of action to take. i was ...
A: Bennett, It is definitely a late 1970's Director that someone changed the leadpipe on. It isn't a ...
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| Holton trumpets | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a small collection of vintage trumpets, 1950s & earlier. I would like to include a Holton ...
A: Alex, Most of the Holton horns were designed for Orchestral playing. However, there are exceptions ...
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| age to begin playing and type of trumpet | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have 2 grandchildren, ages 4 and 7. Both can and love to make "buzzing" sounds with their lips, ...
A: Nancy, Sorry for the late answer but I was out of town this weekend. I would suggest you find a ...
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| working up trumpet | 3/6/2008 |
Q: What is it that horn-builders/tuners do to horns to make them first-class? I speculate that--given ...
A: Randy, The better horns are checked to make sure that the tubes are free of solder and burrs. They ...
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| Selmer Invicta long cornet | 3/6/2008 |
Q: sorry to trouble you again. I asked a question relating the above long cornet.I got your answer ...
A: Dave, It does give you a clue to the maker. The Foreign stamp means that it was not made in England. ...
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| Selmer London | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I also have a selmer london Bb/C interchangeable sterling trumpet. How do I find out the specs of ...
A: Gary, A Selmer London horn is hard to get specs on. They didn't make their horns and had many ...
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| taking a step up. | 3/5/2008 |
Q: i have been doing my playing or should i say learning at home in my spare time after work. now i ...
A: Good choices of music! I would suggest you look at a Blessing ML1S, Getzen Eterna 900 or Eterna II ...
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| taking a step up. | 3/5/2008 |
Q: i have been doing my playing or should i say learning at home in my spare time after work. now i ...
A: Bennett, It is great to hear when someone puts in practice time after their long work day. Since ...
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| trumpet conn director e26926 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i was given a trumpet recently how much do you think is worth? from what range to what range are ...
A: Tete, The Director line is one of the most popular student lines of all time. Your horn is from ...
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| Holton mouthpiece | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My Holton was purchase new in 1948 it has a mouth piece #60. What is that in relation to a Bach ...
A: Dale, There isn't a chart that lists the old Holton pieces in comparison to Bach. Holton made almost ...
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| PICK A TRUMPET | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have the choice to buy a Yamaha YTR 2335 or a Jupiter 606- which one would be a better buy?
A: Sheila, Are they both new? If not then I would look closely at the Yamaha. They seem to have some ...
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| frank holton trumpet | 3/3/2008 |
Q: i have recently purchased a frank holton trumpet, i don't play but i love the look of it i believe ...
A: Alex, It sounds like it is a Bugle. Many of the manufacturers made bugles that had a valve to change ...
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| Dating a Bundy H & A Selmer, Elkhart Indiana trumpet | 3/3/2008 |
Q: with the above info in the subject, I purchased this horn at a pawn shop. Plays beautifully, bell ...
A: Lenore, The problem with the early Selmer horns is that they weren't made by Selmer. Most were made ...
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| Vincent Bach Cornet | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Vincent Bach Stradivarius cornet New York Model 7, ornately engraved. Serial Number 1558. ...
A: Steve, I would love to see some pics: brass1mike@aol.com The Strad is the top line from Bach. He ...
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| Vincent Bach Cornet | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Vincent Bach Stradivarius cornet New York Model 7, ornately engraved. Serial Number 1558. ...
A: Steve, Here is the link for a great website on Bach horns: http://www.bachloyalist.com/ Your ...
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| Penn Trumpet | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I was cleaning out a foreclosed home and came across a Trumpet. On the horn is an etching that says ...
A: Vicki, Penn was a music company that had brass made for them. It was made by Conn's Pan American ...
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| Olds Super Trumpets | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I was looking at a few different olds supers the other day and I noticed that on the older models ...
A: Ken, Olds did change style and looks a few times on the Super line. The only ones I would stay away ...
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| Antique Cornet | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am interested in selling my antique cornet. It was my grandfather's and probably dates somewhere ...
A: Mary, I cannot even guess without knowing a LOT more info from you. What brand is it? What is the ...
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| Holton colligate trumpet | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have a Holton Colligate trumpet that's been in the family awhile. i'm trying to find out ...
A: Ron, Your horn was made in 1952. The Collegiate was still an intermediate to low pro level horn at ...
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| Trumpet, very old | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet that i have acquired and i would really like to find out some info about it. It ...
A: Tyson, The Lincoln was Selmer England's intermediate level horn. They were made by several makers ...
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| Trumpet leaking | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter (sophomore in high school) has a Getzen trumpet with the Amado water keys. For the last ...
A: Sue, There could be a few problems. She might have a plugged, or partially plugged Amado key. Test ...
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| Olds Ambassador trumpet | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have an Olds Ambassador trumpet, serial no.613793. Could you give me an idea of the age and ...
A: Penelope, Some valves can get bent by forcing them down when they are not oiled correctly. A good ...
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| Trumpet Polishing | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I went by a site the other day which said most polishing cloths are harmful to a trumpet, both ...
A: Brad, Some cloths are saturated with chemicals that can harm lacquer finishes. If it has chemicals ...
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| used trumpet that is refinished | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have been searching EBay for a trumpet for my son who is currently playing a Buesher Aristocrat ...
A: Laura, To take a horn and strip the old lacquer, clean it, polish it, then relacquer it, lastly put ...
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| Vintage Vega Boston silver trumpet | 2/25/2008 |
Q: is this a good trumpet for a intermediate player
A: Derrick, It really depends on the condition of the horn. The Standard and Power models both play ...
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| 1950's getzen custum bulit trumpet | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Is this a good player for a comeback player? If not can you tell me some good ones that are. How ...
A: Derrick, First, Congrats for coming back to Gods instrument! Those Getzen horns were pro horns when ...
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| another frank holton trumpet | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My 90 yr old father in law just passed away & left us his father's silver frank holton trumpet. I ...
A: Kathy, The Holton dates to 1911. Are you sure it is a trumpet and not a cornet? Holton had a great ...
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| Trumpet help | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just recieved a trumpet it looks to be pretty old. I have never in my life played or anything but ...
A: Sas, Take the trumpet to a music store and have them Chem clean it. They can check the felts and ...
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| Old Penn trumpet | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have an old penn trumpet that I got from my grandma 6 years ago. The mouth peice says "made in ...
A: Corin, Penn was a music company that had their horns made for them by Ohio Band Instruments Company ...
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| Courtois 522 vs Yamaha 4335 | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My son is a sophomore in high school and has been playing a beginner trumpet for years. I want to ...
A: Larry, I like the Yamaha and have a good friend that plays one. They are a good intermediate level ...
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| trumpet questions from a beginner. | 2/23/2008 |
Q: my questions will probably seem naive,but i really don't know. i just won a bundy trumpet on ...
A: Bennett, Anyone can be an expert if they study and learn through the years! Your cornet mouthpiece ...
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| EK Blessing Standard Cornet | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I found an EK Blessing Standard Cornet, in lacquer, serial 59104. Has vintage-looking case, lined in ...
A: George, It is a decent student model that was made in 1952. It would be comparable to a student ...
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| columbia cornet/trumpet ? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a colubia cornet/trumpet? serial #92731. It says made in Holland where the mouth piece goes ...
A: Pat, Columbia was a trade name used by Harry B Jay in Chicago. Louis Armstrong's first cornet was a ...
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| Choosing a trumpet | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am a student in grade 11 at Kingaroy High School and i have been playing a Stomvi Forte since i ...
A: Lauren, Your Stomvi is a bright sounding horn. The bach will not sound that bright unless you go ...
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| tone quality | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am just asking about tone quality. I've just started teaching a grade seven girl (meaning that the ...
A: Lauren, Is she a new player or needing to improve? If she is new you might not have her embouchure ...
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| Selmer Invicta long cornet | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a selmer long cornet?It is engraved Invicta Selmer with serial no 3439 on the valve Body I ...
A: David, Selmer London did not keep serial number records. That makes dating their horns almost ...
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| Old rotary low Eb trumpet | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have this Amati Kraslice rotary low Eb trimpet which is tight, has free-moving valves, and seems ...
A: Robert, The mouthpiece receiver on a rotary valve trumpet has the same taper as on an American ...
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| Olds Studio Trumpet info | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I've seen eBay ads for these covering #160XXX (1955?) through #615XXX (1967?) - all made in ...
A: Jim, They made the Studio from about 1948 through the end of Olds in 1979. The biggest difference ...
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| Benge trumpet | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a Benge trumpet, but not much info about it. S/N is 11393, second valve is stamped ML, Bell ...
A: Ed, The Benge you have dates to about 1975. The model 5 is a ML bore at .460" and plays very open. ...
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| Pan American Trumpet | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Its serial number appears to be P58933. In ornate scroll it reads "Pan American, made in Elkhart, ...
A: Peter, Pan American was the student division of Conn. The horn was made in 1929. Chances are good ...
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| Holton Cornet | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have had an older Holton Colegiat Cornet since the 3rd grade. It plays well but it looks ...
A: Dustin, The horn was made in 1967. They are nice student horns and are built to last. To have it ...
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| FE Olds Symphony Trumpet | 2/17/2008 |
Q: As fate dictates, from time to time, I will buy an instruments(mostly trumpets), whether it be at a ...
A: Joseph, What a noble gesture you do by providing horns to children. I would suggest that you do not ...
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| Yamaha YTR-734 | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I bought this horn from a former lead player with Stan Kenton in the late 60's early 70's when Mike ...
A: Joel, The history is still with the horn refinished or not. Mike Vax was a Yamaha artist for several ...
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| Wild Thing | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Mike: Just wondering if you have played or know much about the Wild Thing trumpet by Flip Oak. ...
A: Well since you are looking I guess you aren't completely happy with your Strad? I think that Strads ...
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| Bell Crease Repair | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, I recently came across a trumpet that has had a bell crease repaired. The bell shape ...
A: Brian, There are many ways to reform a bell. Most involve hammering with a dent hammer and then ...
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| Wild Thing | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Mike: Just wondering if you have played or know much about the Wild Thing trumpet by Flip Oak. ...
A: Bob, The horn is made for him by Kanstul. They are wonderful horns and play fantastic. I have played ...
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| buescher trumpet #320765 | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have Buescher trumpet #320765, Where does this rate with regular trumpet? It is in good ...
A: Eli, Your Buescher was made in 1949. It is a solid made horn, as all Buescher's were. Buescher made ...
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| Starting to play again - recommendation on trumpets and mouthpiece | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I am almost 52 and played trumpet in Jr. High and High school - have not touched it since. My son ...
A: Denis, I would like to be the first one to welcome you back to the trumpet brotherhood! I will start ...
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| Old Coronet | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Ive got a Whurlitzer Amderican, silver coronet. I played it in the 8th grade in about 1958. It was ...
A: John, Wurlitzer did make horns until about 1906 or so. After that point they used several makers in ...
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| old trumpet | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have purchased an old trumpet that is odd to me. It is about 34" long, has three valves, and is ...
A: Will, Sorry, but that is like saying "I found a car that was 20' long, what kind is it?". Most ...
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| harry peddler trumpet. | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have an old trumpet with its original mouthpiece... I'm allmost certain that it's a harry ...
A: Kent, Please send me a few pictures to review. I am not sure it is a Pedler. The company did make ...
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| practice mutes-trumpet | 2/14/2008 |
Q: joe k. in philly.dennis wick #dw5526 or windy city student practice mute? which is more free ...
A: Joe, Practice time is always hard to get with kids around! I like the Wick a bit more for intonation ...
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| trumpet | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a King trumpet made by H. N. White #102411. Could you tell me anything about this horn? ...
A: The Liberty model was Kings top of the line for many years. In 1927 it had the two round tuning ...
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| 1950 Holton Collegiate vs modern "pro" horn | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Previously, you said that a Holton Collegiate circa 1950 was a "basic pro model" that "should last ...
A: Jim, It is a lot like comparing apples to oranges. Each player will have a particular sound and feel ...
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| Mouthpiece | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a second year high schooler and I am looking for a new mouthpiece. I switched from a 7c to a 3c ...
A: Jesse, There is a trade off with tone and range. Typically a larger cup offers a better tone but ...
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| Gretsch Cornet | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I just picked up an old cornet at the thrift store for next to nothing. (My husband and my son ...
A: Jan, Gretsch didn't make any of their horns. They used makers from all over the world. Most of them ...
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| Trumpets | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Sir, When I was a kid in the early 80s I was given a brand new Benge Trumpet. I would like to buy ...
A: Terrence, Welcome back to the trumpet world. I am not sure if you had an LA Benge or a Ohio Benge. I ...
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| Bundy Cornet | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Bundy Shepherds crook cornet I am trying to I.D. I have seen many Bundy Cornets on Ebay and ...
A: Mike, It is a decent horn that is basically the old version of the 310. When Selmer decided to phase ...
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| Trumpet | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Have you ever heard of a Crusader Trumpet made by the M&R company? If so could you tell me more ...
A: OK, The horn is a stencil for a company in the US. It was made by Bohland and Fuchs in Graslitz ...
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| Berkley Trumpets | 2/12/2008 |
Q: but can't spend all that much money. I have seen Berkley brand trumpets and I was wondering if on ...
A: Jesse, I have heard both good and bad from them. I played one of their Eb/D horns and was put off by ...
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| trumpet | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have a King trumpet made by H. N. White #102411. Could you tell me anything about this horn? ...
A: Arlene, The horn is a pro player from about 1927. King horns were used by many big band players ...
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| Roth Reynolds Trumpet | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter has a Roth Reynolds trumpet serial no. 90089. We bought it used and it has a ...
A: GREAT questions! Most kids today want the bright shiny silver horns. Silver will last longer and ...
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| How to Choose a Mouthpiece? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have been learning with a Bach 7C that came with my trumpet, but how can I tell if there is a ...
A: Michael, First you need to tell me how long you have played. If just a year or two then I would say ...
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| Buescher from 1924 | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a trumpet, Buescher from 1924, that is all gold. I dont know anything more about it. Is it ...
A: Vegard, The value of the horn is dependant on the condition, finish (is it gold or gold lacquer), ...
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| King - cornet | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a number of antiques horns and just purchased a early 1900's King cornet. Serial number is ...
A: Larry, Chances are you will not find a valve for it. The best one to do work on old horns is Rich ...
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| trumpets | 2/8/2008 |
Q: who the heck is George M Bundy elkhart someone is trying to sell me a trumpet with that name they ...
A: Kathy, When Alexandre Selmer went back to Paris in 1911 George Bundy took over his store in New ...
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| C trumpet fingering for notes etc | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am curious when would one use a "C" trumpet. On a C trumpet is the fingering different to a Bb or ...
A: Gary, The fingering is exactly the same for both the Bb and the C. The difference is the pitch. Also ...
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| Conn Connquest Cornet Plays Sharp | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Mike - I own 3 horns - a Kanstul Chicago, a Kanstul Najoon French Besson, and my most recent ...
A: Greg, The dating of 1965 is correct. The actual horns should play close to the same. However, a ...
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| Trumeting with braces | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I play a silver king 600 trumpet in symphonic and jazz band. I got braces two weeks ago, and I can ...
A: Kia, I can tell you it takes a long time to get used to braces. You will lose range and tone for ...
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| Roth Reynolds Trumpet | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter has a Roth Reynolds trumpet serial no. 90089. We bought it used and it has a ...
A: Sylvia, The Roth was Reynolds bottom student line. Your horn dates to about 1959. They usually play ...
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| Wurlitzer Trumpet. | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My son is getting married in Oct. He is a trumpet player and his future father-in-law gave him, his ...
A: John, Wurlitzer has a long history in brass instruments. They made some of their horns, imported ...
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| Random braces questions | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have played trumpet for 7 years and got braces 3 months ago. At first like most people I sucked ...
A: Kevin, Keep practicing and you will continue to get better. Most students don't get their full range ...
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| Key conversion for Bb trumpets/cornets | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a "Wurlitzer Professional" Bb cornet (by Conn circa 1920?) which has two tuning slides. The ...
A: Jim, The back is indeed for the Bb to A conversion. The extra slide for the front is a high pitch ...
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| which trumpet? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a son in 6th grade that is currently playing an antique Buescher Aristocrat Cornet. He has ...
A: Laura, The cornet and trumpet have different sounds. I can understand his director wanting his ...
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| Question about King Trumpet | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you can help me. My friend's son played a trumpet for a year while in high school. ...
A: Melissa, The problem with student horns is that they rarely hold their value. The price they paid is ...
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| Selmer trumpet | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Your knowledge is much appreciated by people seeking to learn more about pro horns. I have a great ...
A: Shawnn, I love the old Selmer Paris horns. They are some of the best playing horns out there. Your ...
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| Olds Ambassador | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My son was just given a trumpet to learn on. It is an olds ambassador. The number stamped in the ...
A: Alex, Your horn dates to 1971. The reason that Olds had problems was they were making so many horns ...
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| old trumbet | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Afternoon, I have an old trumbet, all that is on it is, (The Dixie House Of Music, Paragon Chicago ...
A: John, It is made for them by one of the makers in the US. Stencil horns were common from the US ...
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| piccolo or Eb/D | 2/3/2008 |
Q: You have already given me advice on mouthpieces. By the way...Akright isn't quite yet making the ...
A: Hey Brad, A D/Eb would be the way to go. I have played a Berkeley and they play ok. I would be ...
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| second hand silver trumpet | 2/2/2008 |
Q: i found a trumpet in a charity shop...on the bell it has the name "BROADWAY" in big capital letters ...
A: Anita, Most likely it was made by Bohland and Fuchs. They stenciled horns for many American ...
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| Victory trumpet | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am in the Marching Band at my high school and this year I was switched from clarinet to trumpet. I ...
A: Rebecca, Sorry but that is a cheap Chinese horn. It might be ok for a year, but will deteriorate ...
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| Strad Trumpets | 2/2/2008 |
Q: if so when did they switch from left to right to sideways. Thanks Mike.
A: Johnny, The horn is from about 1997. The serial number has little to do with the quality. With the ...
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| Trumpet | 2/1/2008 |
Q: We have an old 3 valve trumpet..It has the name "Gautpof Brevete" on it as well as the date 1900 in ...
A: It might be a trumpet or cornet. I can't tell since I haven't seen it. The price is determined by ...
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| please help me!!! | 2/1/2008 |
Q: ok well i am a freshman in high school and i think playing the trumpet is my passion...i know i want ...
A: Kayla, I love the passion you have for the trumpet. There are many amazing horns out there to choose ...
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| what is this trumpet? | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I came across a trumpet, it is stamped/engraved as follows: B&S Markneukirchen Klinenthal 138 on the ...
A: Lincoln, It is a pro trumpet by B & S in Germany in the 1990s. They are a large company that makes ...
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| mouthpieces | 1/30/2008 |
Q: 53 year old starting back on trumpet. Played 10-1/2c 4th grade thru high school. layed off for ...
A: Good news for you...Zottola is still made by Dick Akwright in Oakland. He was the maker for Doc ...
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| trumpet mouthpiece conversion | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i'm a comeback player.played a holton 602 horn with a blessing 13 mthpiece,both circa 1957 i ...
A: Sorry, guess I didn't get your question correctly. The Bach 12B would be the closest piece to your ...
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| Besson Cornet | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My daughters boyfriend has a cornet by Besson serial number 432059.The engraving says Besson in ...
A: Helene, Besson made good quality cornets that carried the British Brass sound. The lettering you ...
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| trumpet | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i just got a holton trumpet from a garage sale and i wanted to know if it is a good quality horn,if ...
A: Nick, The horn is from 1971. Holton made quality cornets and trumpets during that time. Without the ...
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| trumpet mouthpiece conversion | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i'm a comeback player.played a holton 602 horn with a blessing 13 mthpiece,both circa 1957 i ...
A: Joe, First, congratulations on being a comeback player! There can never be enough trumpet players in ...
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| Yamaha Trumpets | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have just purchased a YTR8335 Zeno with reverse leadpipe in silver and very happy with it. Prior ...
A: Alan, The 9320 was the top custom model through about the late 1990s. Yamaha has kept terrible ...
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| Trumpet | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We have an old 3 valve trumpet..It has the name "Gautpof Brevete" on it as well as the date 1900 in ...
A: Cam, Sorry, but I don't have any info on that name. There were over 500 makers in Europe and England ...
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| Besson Pre-war Trumpet | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am not a musician so hope you can help me. I dont know my way around trumpets, other than to play ...
A: Tammy, RUN to his house and buy it! The Pre War Besson is THE trumpet that ALL makers copied in the ...
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| Pan American Trumpet | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My aunt just dug out an old tarnished trumpet from her basement and I was curious what model it ...
A: Steve, Pan American was the student division of Conn through the 1950s. Your horn dates to 1948. ...
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| Holton T604 trumpet | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We were recently given a trumpet for my son. He is in 5th grade and started playing this school ...
A: Margaret, The 604 is a student model that was made in the 1960s. They are built well and play pretty ...
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| mouthpieces | 1/27/2008 |
Q: 53 year old starting back on trumpet. Played 10-1/2c 4th grade thru high school. layed off for ...
A: Brad, Congratulations on coming back to trumpet and working to improve over the last few years. I ...
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| Courtois Eb/D trumpet | 1/27/2008 |
Q: In great shape. Everything works perfectly. Has a large engravement on the bell which ends with 1lr ...
A: That is a very subjective question! It is hard to give exact figures because you need to look at the ...
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| Olds Trumpet | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Have an Olds S-10 Super Trumpet my mom bought for me in I think 1962. Serial number 407969. No ...
A: Ron, Sorry for the delay but I was called out of town over the weekend. Your horn indeed dates to ...
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| Buescher True Tone Trumpet | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My father recently gave this trumpet to my son to learn to play. I looked up the serial number ...
A: Bruce, There was a Buescher website but it hasn't run in over a year now. The model 9 was a pro horn ...
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| Frank Horton Cornet | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help, I have a silver coronet made by Frank Holton in Chicago, serial number 35340 on ...
A: Ed, Sorry for the delay. I was called out of town over the weekend. But the horn is a cornet. A ...
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| Leblanc trumpet | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a (Leblanc Paris Symphonie ll) trumpet and I can't seem to find any information out ...
A: Steve, Sorry for the delay, but I was called out of town for the weekend. The Symphonie was a pro ...
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| Holton ST-307S & Monette Mouth piece | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I'm seriuosly considering purchasing a Holton Maynard Freguson ST-307S and also a Monette MFIII ...
A: Tom, Sorry to take so long to answer. I was out of town for the weekend. Now, I like the 307 for the ...
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| Al Hirt Special Trumpet | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a trumpet and know absolutely nothing about it. It is two-tone (silver and gold) in ...
A: Robin, Holton has had many horns that were helped in design by Al Hirt. The Special is one of those ...
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| please tell me about my trumpet | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful trumpet that i believe to be very old and I'm trying to find out the value and ...
A: Justin, Sorry that it has taken a few days. I was out of town over the weekend and just got back ...
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| Selmer Manhattan Trumpet | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Haven't spoken to you since obtaining that absolutely perfect '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet. Doing ...
A: Rick, Great to hear you are doing well with the Reynolds. I love the Emperor models. The Manhattan ...
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| Bore Size | 1/24/2008 |
Q: What is the bore size of a Holton 1958 Collegiate Trumpet Serial# 308336?
A: Bill, I have measured my 1960 Collegiate and it is .458". That places it at a medium bore horn. You ...
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| Has the pitch standard moved up or is my horn really THAT flat? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: In the past few years, I have noticed that the tuning slide has crept in on several of my trumpets ...
A: Probyn, Sorry I got called out of town for a few days. You have an interesting problem! Standard ...
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| Courtois Eb/D trumpet | 1/23/2008 |
Q: In great shape. Everything works perfectly. Has a large engravement on the bell which ends with 1lr ...
A: Sorry I got called out of town for a few days. Though originally used primarily for Baroque music, ...
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| New York Wonder Cornet | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a New Your wonder Cornet which belonged to my Mother. She acquired it when she was in high ...
A: Joan, Sorry I got called out of town for a few days. The New York Wonder was one of Conn's early top ...
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| King 601 Tempo II vs Holton T602R | 1/23/2008 |
Q: A basic history of each? Playing characteristics? Suitability for an intermediate? Thanks
A: Jim, Sorry I got called out of town for a few days. The Holton is a basic student horn that has a ...
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| Trumpet ID | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Greetings, Mike. My teenage son bought an old trumpet today, and I'd love to be able to find out ...
A: Stephanie, Not much information exists on them. They made all types of musical instruments from ...
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| Inquiry for Granddaughter | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My Granddaughter's father, Brian, handed down a Renolds Medalist SN 26847 Made in the USA Trumpet. ...
A: Joani, The Medalist is the student line of Reynolds and was started in 1961. The first ones were ...
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| selmer 75 | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me,I have an offer for a Selmer Paris trumpet.It is sold for ...
A: Dejan, The horn was made in about 1974. Selmer makes their horns in batches of 33 and designates ...
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| Elkhart trumpet | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired an Elkhart Trumpet that was my fathers. I was just wondering what the value ...
A: Grace, The horn dates to about 1936 or so. Elkhart was the student horn division of Buescher during ...
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| Buescher trumpet | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a small collection of trumpets, and the one I am having most problem with getting information ...
A: Alex, There used to be a Buescher historical website. But it hasn't operated for a few years now. ...
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| Mercedes bach trumpet | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I purchased this trumpet in 1973 for school and was wondering how much it was worth. It is Silver ...
A: Herb, If you bought it new in 73 it is a Mercedes II. The original Mercedes is worth much more than ...
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| Conn 18 b | 1/20/2008 |
Q: what about Conn 18 B with serial No A 28644 - must be from the 1980ies - is it coparable with the ...
A: Andre, There have been several Conn models that carried the 18B number over the years. The most ...
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| Brower COnservatory Silver trumpet | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Brower Conservatory Silver trumpet it sounds terrific but i am confused as to ...
A: Susan, Welcome back to the trumpet world! What you have is a stencil horn. That is one made for ...
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| Fluglehorn | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Fluglehorn in 1980 in the 10th grade. It is an Elkhart, no model number, serial #4484 ...
A: OK, so I think you have a Blessing made horn. I can't be sure without seeing it though. Blessing ...
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| history of a bach trumpet | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I own a Bach 37 that I have had for 35 yrs that was purchased used. It is a Stradivarius Model 37 ...
A: Roger, Vincent Bach sold his company to Selmer in 1961. In 1965 they moved the final bits of ...
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| Fluglehorn | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Fluglehorn in 1980 in the 10th grade. It is an Elkhart, no model number, serial #4484 ...
A: Roger, The Elkhart company was founded in 1923 as a joint venture of Conn and Buescher. They made ...
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| Dating and valuation of trumpet | 1/17/2008 |
Q: any chance of providing any information on a recent acquistion of mine :- Boosey & Hawkes Lafleur ...
A: Sure, I would be happy to look at it and you can send pics to: brass1mike@aol.com It is possible it ...
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| Benge Trumpet | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I recently dusted off my old Benge trumpet from the basement and found that, quite remarkably, it's ...
A: Joel, The 3X and 3X+ are the most desired of Benge horns. The LA built horns are not worth as much ...
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| starting to play again | 1/16/2008 |
Q: started playing cornet in 1961 and stopped in 1977 by that time had been playing trumpet for 5 ...
A: That is OK. No dumb questions here. Here is a mouthpiece comparison tool for you to review. ...
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| Besson Cornet. | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I'm back again. I have recently acquired another Besson "Prototype" cornet. The serial number is ...
A: It is an Eb horn. It sounds like a nice old lady. The mouthpiece is interesting also. Good luck with ...
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| kohlert brand or titan | 1/15/2008 |
Q: If I am not mistaking you're the one that answer my questions before. Anyway kohlert brand what you ...
A: Rebeca, The Kohlert is made in Germany. They are a decent student horn. The best comparison to it is ...
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| Besson Cornet. | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I'm back again. I have recently acquired another Besson "Prototype" cornet. The serial number is ...
A: John, I would think it is a Soprano cornet in Eb. My suggestion is to use a tuner and play what you ...
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| Holton Collegiate info | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Holton Collegiate Bb cornet #226485 with a mouthpiece marked simply "Holton". ...
A: Jim, The Holton Collegiate actually started as a basic pro model. Frank Holton didn't believe that ...
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| trumpet refinishing | 1/14/2008 |
Q: What do you use to strip the lacquer with
A: Maureen, It depends on the type of lacquer it is and how worn it is. I use lacquer stripper ...
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| Producing a note | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I'm a player of about 5 years, and before i ask I'll fill you in a little bit on my playing ability. ...
A: Tyler, A lot of newer players tense a bit after a rest. That causes you to tighten just enough to ...
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| Reynold Model | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i recently come across a used Reynolds model which only has serial 75XXX, the engraving says Roth ...
A: They are all student models and the Roth and Reynolds will play similar. On intonation I would rate ...
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| Returning to the Trumpet | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I played the trumpet for four years while an adolescent, but haven't touched one in over twenty-five ...
A: Michael, I am always happy to hear that someone wants to return to the trumpet! I would suggest you ...
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| Selmer K Modified | 1/12/2008 |
Q: One of these listed on Ebay, SN 24212 is missing a third valve number 15. Can replacement valves for ...
A: Lynn, The serial dates the horn to about 1961. Selmer Paris has the original specs on every horn ...
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| 'Old' F.A. Reynolds trumpet | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Mike, I guess that you could say that I'm an real old ex-trumpet player and I have a wierd question. ...
A: Bob, I am so sorry that you can't enjoy playing anymore! I hope you spend time listening to trumpet ...
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| Trumpet Info and advice | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I'm retired and starting to play the trumpet for fun, I have a Conn SN GF821441 in lacquer with 16B ...
A: Jim, The 16B was Conn's student model in the 1970-1980 timeframe. Your serial number dates your horn ...
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| valve issues | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a trumpet a couple years ago, and it seemed to work well, until about a year after I got ...
A: Sorry to tell you this but Atlantis is a cheaply made Chinese horn. You will not be able to fix the ...
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| valve issues | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I bought a trumpet a couple years ago, and it seemed to work well, until about a year after I got ...
A: Katy, First I need to ask you the brand of the trumpet. Many Chinese horns have valve issues after a ...
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| Maker Unknown- Trumpet | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have an old trumpet but the maker is unknown. The only thing on this trumpet is like a flower ...
A: Art, It might be a Conn made horn from their Pan American division. The serial number would date it ...
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| H.N White Cornet | 1/5/2008 |
Q: The King Cornet I have has a ser.# of 4794 Bell 4 1/2" Horn 14 1/2" 35onces with orig mouthpiece. ...
A: Bruce, The best guess for manufacture is about 1901-1902. It should have a Lion's head engraved on ...
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| age of cornet | 1/3/2008 |
Q: all the imformation i have at the moment is this "SOLBRON" (Registered) CLASS A Trademark BOOSEY ...
A: Tom, It is a pro cornet made by Boosey. The light valve model had a bit springier valve action than ...
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| Benge Leonore 90 USA | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I found a Benge Leonore 90 trumpet for sale in an auction for $200. The auction ends in two days so ...
A: Arthur, The Leonore is a pro model horn. The one in the ad was made by King after UMI bought Benge ...
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| strad vs. xeno | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have been looking for a new trumpet for quite some time now. I'm only a sophomore in high school, ...
A: Kalli, Bach had many quality issues BEFORE the strike. I think they have actually got better since ...
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| Henri Selmer Trumpet | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a subject trumpet with the following engraving:depose GRANDS PRIX GENEVE 1927 LIEGE 1930 (H ...
A: Frank, A music store that does repair will be able to get springs for it. Your Selmer is a pro level ...
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| MF professional T-307S | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I'm looking into purchasing a MF T-307S; can you please tell me your opinion of this trumpet? Thank ...
A: Tom, I like the Holton Ferguson horns. Make sure you play it before buying. At .468" it is a large ...
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| refinishing a coronet | 12/31/2007 |
Q: well how costly is it and is it worth it to pay a professional to refinish an older trumpet
A: Jake, It really depends on the type of horn you are refinishing. A pro model is going to be about ...
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| Mercedes trumpet | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I just found my Silver Plated Bach Mercedes trumper #113756. What is the value and how is it ...
A: Brett, You have a newer Mercedes model that is actually the Mercedes II model. It was made about ...
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| Pan American Serial #P58933 | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Recently we purchased the above trumpet w/orig. mouthpiece & lyre. All parts are working and it ...
A: Lynne, I am not sure of the model you have. The Pan American company was the student division of ...
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| Columbia extended pipe cornet | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have had a Columbia silver cornet for about 50 years. It has the ability to extend into a trumpet ...
A: Paul, The cornet is for Bb and A keys. It will extend to adjust the pitch, but cannot become a ...
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| age of trumpet | 12/28/2007 |
Q: i was given a trumpet that my grandfather had in his closet after he died, and i was wondering how ...
A: Jesse, The Ambassador you have was made in 1951. The Ambassador is one of the best student horns ...
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| King Tempo 600 Trumpet | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have seen a "King Tempo 600" advertised on e-bay. I went to a brasss (trumpet) review site. The ...
A: Ted, The H N White company made King and developed the numbering system. There were King, Cleveland, ...
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| beat up trumpet | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to know it is important to buy a specific brand for a elementary student that is ...
A: The Kohlert brand is ok for a beginner. They are German horns that are strictly student models. I ...
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| Buying a Trumpet | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I'am looking at two trumpets a Blessing ML-1G, and a Selmer Bach 1530 for my son who is in high ...
A: Larry, The 1530 is a lower level student horn. They are built, and play, like the old Bundy line ...
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| besson 2-20 trumpet | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I would appreciate any info you can share on the besson 2-20 trumpet. I bought 2 of them on ebay ...
A: Kevin, The 2-20 was one of the intermediate level trumpets made by Besson England. They are a ...
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| Cornet mouthpiece for beginner (who played French Horn years ago!) | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet and I need advice on the proper mouthpiece for a ...
A: Rick, FANTASTIC!!! That is the reason I always suggest playing the equipment before you buy (when ...
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| Cornet mouthpiece for beginner (who played French Horn years ago!) | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet and I need advice on the proper mouthpiece for a ...
A: Well you certainly have moved along quickly. The Giardinelli piece will be fine until the Bach ...
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| sticky valves | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have a Jupiter circa 1986 flugelhorn. I like the tone and the instrument seems quite responsive. ...
A: Dave, I do not see an exact answer for you immediately. First, it could be you are using a valve oil ...
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| Cornet mouthpiece for beginner (who played French Horn years ago!) | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet and I need advice on the proper mouthpiece for a ...
A: Rick, Welcome back to the world of brass players. The 7C is the most common mouthpiece for trumpet ...
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| Conn Trumpet Silver SN# 295xxx | 12/21/2007 |
Q: MIke, I bought a trumpet Silver with engravings on the bell. It is good condition. Could not find a ...
A: Ray, The serial number dates the horn to 1934. Conn made all pro models during that time. Their ...
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| trumpet playing | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My tone is great but i need some help increasing my range on high notes.(i top out at C above the ...
A: OK, Peddle tones are notes below the bottom F# that is the lowest note on the Bb trumpet scale. Some ...
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| Note pitches and my lip positions | 12/21/2007 |
Q: How do I incorperate my lip positions on to a note? I was confused when i attemted to play a scale ...
A: Jassmine, You don't yet grasp the idea of the scale. You do most of the work with your air flow. The ...
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| need help with high notes on the trumpet | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Ive been playing for about 2 and a half years now. I use a bach stradivaruis pre-strike and a 3c ...
A: William, If you do not have a teacher then find one. Without seeing and hearing you I cannot give ...
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| King cleveland 600 trumpet | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a King Cleveland 600 trumpet made in 1975 that has been refinished. I purchased it ...
A: Kelly, The Cleveland 600 was a very good student horn. They are medium bore and play very much in ...
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| LeBlanc Trumpet | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I bought a LeBlanc trumpet for a friend that plays, he really likes it but I am just curious to know ...
A: Elizabeth, The Al Hirt models were made for LeBlanc by Holton. They are very good horns and were ...
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| trumpet playing | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My tone is great but i need some help increasing my range on high notes.(i top out at C above the ...
A: Billy, Congratulations on being first chair! Your range is very good for a middle school player. One ...
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| blessing trumpet | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have an old blessing "super deluxe" trumpet I would like to know more about. Was this a good ...
A: Toby, Your horn is from 1960. The Super Deluxe was a Super Artist model with more visual add ons. ...
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| King Horn | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have a Liberty Model, embossed, gold & silver overlay. When were those models made, and what price ...
A: Earl, The Liberty was THE pro King horn for many years. They were made from about 1924 to 1967 or ...
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| Leblanc Paris Trumpet | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Serial number L8717. Can you tell me the approximate date of manufacture and what the bore size of ...
A: You're welcome! It is a pro horn that plays very well. Most likely it was made by Courtois for ...
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| Trumpet | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Serial # on trumpet is 212820 with the word Patented below it. Scrolled into the horn is a pattern ...
A: Dee, The serial number dates the horn to 1924. Most likely it is either a 22b or 24B model. ...
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| getzen capri 868 | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of taking up the trumpet at age 60 to play in a small local band. My son played ...
A: Mitch, The Capri is an intermediate level horn. It is a medium bore that plays very easy without a ...
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| trumpet | 12/18/2007 |
Q: i am in the band and there is one thing i can not do and i have trubble with playing very soft notes ...
A: Dannon, First, if you haven't taken a lesson then find a teacher. Without seeing and hearing you ...
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| brands | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I would like to know it is important to buy a specific brand for a elementary student that is ...
A: Rebeca, ANY new horn that is less than $200 is not going to be very good. In student models you can ...
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| Brand Names | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a Trumpet on E-Bay and it is "The Classic", I have never seen this brand ...
A: Lane, Most likely it is either a Chinese horn or a stencil made by one of the big makers for a music ...
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| H & A Selmer Cornet | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I acquired an H&A Selmer Cornet, with a serial number of 3845. Outside of the beautiful engravings ...
A: Paul, Selmer US was always a bit strange in their early days. George Bundy had all his horns made ...
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| Another Leblanc model question | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Mike, I recently added a very clean original Leblanc Paris Bb trumpet (serial# 11167) to my small ...
A: Doug, There are no lists available to date the LeBlanc horns. I would guess it is between 1955-1960. ...
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| Ambassador Trumpet | 12/16/2007 |
Q: We just purchased an old Ambassador trumpet with a serial number 115843. We don't know anything ...
A: Steve, The Olds Ambassador is one of the finest student horns ever made. Your horn was made in the ...
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| Haydn Trumpet | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have been looking for a trumpet for our daughter. This is her first year playing and I would ...
A: Joni, It looked good, like any website that is trying to sell a product. I am concerned that they ...
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| Which cornet to buy? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to decide between a 60's Conn Director, 60's Reynolds Emperor, and 60's Reynolds ...
A: Richard, All three will be built solid. I like the Emperor better than the others. It is an ...
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| trumpet | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Looking to buy used trumpet for beginner but that will last him a few years. Saw ads for a Blessing ...
A: Lori, If you were buying it for someone already playing I always suggest they play the horn before ...
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| Besson 1964 HP cornet. | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I did as you advised and checked the cornet against a tuner. With the tuner set at 450, the A was ...
A: Great job John! I love that British Brass sound. The Besson horns are some of my favorite players. I ...
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| brands | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to know it is important to buy a specific brand for a elementary student that is ...
A: Rebeca, A specific name brand isn't needed. However, you want to stay away from the Chinese horns. ...
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| Holton Collegiate | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am looking at bidding on a Holton Collegiate horn on eBay. The serial number is 127028, which in ...
A: Nathan, That serial number dates to 1939. The Collegiate line was a pro line during that time. Frank ...
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| Silvertone | 12/12/2007 |
Q: In the art room at my school is a lot of random things, and one thing my art teacher and I ...
A: Lyn, It is a Sears Silvertone model. It was produced by Pan American ( A division of Conn) for them. ...
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| Lyon & Healey Duplex Own Make Coronet | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I bought this old gem (serial #8037) on E-Bay a year ago and had it in the shop with Dr. valve for ...
A: Clark, You will have a rough time finding any parts for it. Most likely you will have to have them ...
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| LeBlanc Trumpet | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My husband recently bought a used Leblanc Bflat trumpet Serial #18829, Made in France. It has ...
A: Nancy, It is a professional Gozzo model trumpet. LeBlanc didn't make their horns and had several ...
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| Olds Opera,large bore monster | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Mike:have an Opera,#343534. an Olds super,#339813,& a Committee,#193536. Use a 7C MP (Olds & ...
A: Franco, First, try having the throat opened on the mouthpiece you use with the Opera. It usually ...
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| trumpet | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me anything about Weimar trumpets? I am in the market for a good student horn for my 10 ...
A: AR, Weimar is a Chinese horn that isn't very good at playing or quality of build. You have the ...
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| old trumpet | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have my grandfather's old trumpet that he used in World War I. I take it out and oil the valves ...
A: Chuck, I have many old caps that might match. A re-lacquer and cleaning would be $250. That includes ...
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| Bach Strad | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I was thinking about picking up a used Strad Trumpet and was curious when the Bell Bow bend design ...
A: Scot, I haven't seen a change in bell bends at all. The wire rim was changed about 1965. The changes ...
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| old trumpet | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I just received my great uncle's trumpet. It's a buescher true tone series serial number 146484. ...
A: Luke, It dates to 1923. It was one of the better pro horns of it's day. Around the serial number ...
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| King Trumpet | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am looking to buy a King Silver Flair model 2055 trumpet SN 479215 for my daughter for Christmas. ...
A: Wendi, The 2055 is the latest version of the Silver Flair. There should be a two digit prefix or a ...
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| Frank Holton & Co 1941 Trumpet | 11/27/2007 |
Q: More info on question below. The instument has the number 25 engraved on the bell,intricate chinese ...
A: Keefer bought Henry Distin's plant in Pennsylvania in 1909 and ran it until 1940. They made some ...
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| Buescher Super Aristocrat Coronet | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have this instrument, which appears to be in good condition. Will need cleaning and new pads for ...
A: Pattie, I cannot give you an exact amount. It depends on the finish, condition of the horn, and ...
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| holton 48 | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Holton 48 Bflat trumpet serial no.191769. any idea how old it is ? Also...it has a break in ...
A: David, Your 48 model was made in 1948. It was a pro horn and was well regarded by symphony players. ...
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| Vibrating when playing low notes | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I play trumpet in the symphonic band and jazz band and was wondering, How do I get the vibrating ...
A: Kia, You are asking a question but I am not sure what you want? You always vibrate your lips to ...
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| Henri Selmer Paris Cornet | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Henri Selmer Paris Cornet. It is engraved the length of the bell to the point it starts to ...
A: Selmer Paris has always been a smaller maker that has a fantastic reputation among pro players. They ...
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| which trumpet model is best? | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I want to buy the best quality trumpet from these listed: (1) Bach TR300H, Serial E72060; (2) ...
A: Shari, I am glad you are doing your homework on buying a horn. Conn-Selmer is the largest instrument ...
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| Henri Selmer Paris Cornet | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have a Henri Selmer Paris Cornet. It is engraved the length of the bell to the point it starts to ...
A: Doug, The serial number dates your cornet to 1934. It is a professional horn and should play very ...
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| Besson, Class A New Standard, HP, | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have tried to identify this cornet without success. the HP on the bell tells me that it may be ...
A: John, Nick's website is a great wealth of information on cornets and their history. Your serial ...
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| conn Director | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I saw a Conn Director serial number K31560 in a local music store for $250. Supposedly from 1967. ...
A: Tom, Not sure if you saw a Director cornet or trumpet? The K prefix is indeed 1967 made. Music ...
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| Besson Proteano | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I'd like to know the relative quality of a 1930 English Besson Proteano I recently bought. English ...
A: James, You are correct that the English Besson's have a smaller fan base. I have several of their ...
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| Coronet / Stadium | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am possession of a coronet or trumpet and can find no info on it. The only markings I can find are ...
A: Bettie, When Richards Music Company purchased several makers in the 1950's they had a stencil called ...
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| Yamaha Trumpet | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a freshman in high school who has played the trumpet for about 5 months now, and I've already ...
A: Amanda, You have a 1970's Yamaha student model. The 232 is now the 2320. Yamaha has never tracked ...
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| old trumpet | 11/22/2007 |
Q: What can you tell me about this old trumpet? The name on the bell is "PIONEER--ELKHART IND" The ...
A: William, The horn was made by Conn's Pan American division in 1930. They made stencil models with ...
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| Technical information. | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I would be very grateful for any information as to where I can find technical details for converting ...
A: John, I have never heard of a poor trumpet player! I am glad you are bringing your old horns back to ...
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| range and endurance | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 12 year old trumpet player who has been playing for 3 years now. I wanted to ask you the best ...
A: John, I am glad to hear that you want to improve yourself. At your age I suggest lots of long tones ...
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| Ass-trumpet Josef Lidl | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Hallo Mike! I bought a Ass-trumpet some time a go, but the seller named it a B-trumpet. It is ...
A: Lars, I never heard of that model. I can tell you that Lidl horns are very good players and are ...
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| trumpet upgrade | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Looking to upgrade my son (HS Freshman) from student level Bach trumpet. What's the best strategy ...
A: Sharon, The best values in the field are the Getzen 700S Eterna II and the Blessing ML-1S. They can ...
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| conn 78 B | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Here wego again. Picked up an interesting silver Conn last summer. Ive done a bunch of work to it ...
A: Ron, Christine has long specialized in Conn before the UMI days. After UMI they have had lots of ...
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| mouth piece | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i got a size 5 mouth piece for my trumpet but the cup looks more like a mouth piece for a fugle horn ...
A: Tom, Saying you got a size 5 doesn't give me much to go on. The 7C is the most widely used ...
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| Manhattan Selmer Trumpet | 11/17/2007 |
Q: i have received a trumpet from an Uncle who played it alot, im trying to discover its value to have ...
A: Cameron, The Manhattan was an intermediate level horn that Selmer had made for them. In your case by ...
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| Sherwood Standard Trumpets | 11/17/2007 |
Q: We have owned A Silver sherwood Standard trumpet #106629 for over 55 yrs. Recently I purchased a ...
A: Donna, Sherwood was a music company that sold horns during the 1920-1950 time period. Most of their ...
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| old cornet | 11/15/2007 |
Q: My father passed away recently and in going through his things, I came across his old cornet. He ...
A: Janet, You have an old Buescher cornet. The Custom model was one of their pro lines. They play well ...
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| vintage trumpet | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Mike - I have a trumpet that was obtained in 1957 from former musician Harris Nelson, who was my ...
A: Wes, Frank was in business from 1910 to about 1948. Your horn dates to the early 1940's. His horns ...
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| which trumpet model is best? | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I want to buy the best quality trumpet from these listed: (1) Bach TR300H, Serial E72060; (2) ...
A: Shari, Below is how I would rate the horns on playing ability. That does not account for the ...
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| Trumpet | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have an old trumpet that I use to play when I was in grade school. It is a Conn Quest, model ...
A: Paul, Your Connquest dates to 1965. They were the step up horn from the Director. I have two of them ...
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| Oxford/Boosey & Hawkes | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Can you give me any info on the captioned or point me in the right direction. I just picked up a ...
A: Ron, The Oxford is an intermediate model that was made by B&H. They play well and are solidly built. ...
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| martin handcraft dansant | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i have a martin handcraft dansant tpt no70000.this trumpet seems tuned low.the original martin ...
A: Laurent, It is not likely you could correct the tuning by cutting down a current piece. I believe ...
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| Selmer Paris Trumpet | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Mike, i was wondering if you could give me any information regarding my horn. It's a Selmer Paris ...
A: Stewart, You have a 1955 Paris Selmer. There are other numbers on the lead pipe that you can ...
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| Strad Quality | 11/11/2007 |
Q: Mike : I have been playing a Strad for over a year now. Serial# 554716. Letters ML on the 2nd ...
A: Bob, I have heard many different views on Bach and their horns. There are many players that buy one ...
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| Holton Trumpet T602RC | 11/11/2007 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, What does the RC indicate on the Holton T602RC model? Also, what's the story of why ...
A: John, They are student horns that are made by Yamaha. The 602 has been Holton's student model since ...
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| 1924 holton trumpet | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Frank Holton trumpet. Outside is silver. Bell is gold lined. Serial number 98438. ...
A: Noah, Without seeing the horn I can't tell you a model number. All the Holton horns at that time ...
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| Bundy information | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I just picked up a (believed to be) Bundy trumpet from a local thrift store. The horn is not in the ...
A: Justin, Without seeing the horn I can only tell you to get a tuner and play the open C. If it shows ...
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| Info | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Mike I really appreciate finding you on-line. I just bought a coronet/trumpet at a garage sale and ...
A: Homer, You have a Conn Director from 1971. Conn was having some production problems and shipped ...
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| vintage buffet - campon | 11/10/2007 |
Q: What can you tell me about the model# S/5476 Trumpet Buffet- Campon Paris. Is it a professional horn ...
A: Tunson, Sorry but there isn't a serial number list for their brass. They didn't make them and used ...
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| purchase of vintage trumpet | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a Frank Holton & Co Trumpet Serial number 144941,I believe it was ...
A: Ian, You are correct about it being made in 1941. Holton felt there was nothing to gain by making ...
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| Piccolo trumpet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: just recently purchased a piccolo trumpet from India and had problems receiving the A leadpipe. I ...
A: OK, when you change the lead pipe it lowers the notes by a half step. You need to read music in the ...
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| Holton Colleigate Trumpet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: my name is Denise and we got a holton colleigate trumpet at an estate sell not long ago. My son ...
A: Denise, Your Collegiate was made in 1947. At that time the Collegiate line was a semi professional ...
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| Sealing a cornet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I bought an old cornet with the idea of learning to play. The first thing I learn is that your not ...
A: David, I would suggest you wash it first. The Brasso has a grit in it that will remain on the horn ...
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| embrochure | 11/7/2007 |
Q: i am having trouble with my embrochure and i need some help. i play slightly to the left of my ...
A: Cory, I would need to see and hear you to give you advice on the problems you are having. You need ...
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| Piccolo trumpet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: just recently purchased a piccolo trumpet from India and had problems receiving the A leadpipe. I ...
A: Raymond, I never advise anyone to get those Indian horns. They are terrible on intonation and almost ...
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| Buescher trumpet | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a D trumpet cut down from a Buescher trumpet. The conversion was done by Reynold Schilke in ...
A: Chris, Your horn was made in 1926 by Buescher in Elkhart Indiana. It is a model 11, sometimes also ...
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| Getzen Trumpets | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of selecting a student trumpet for my daughter. So I read your performance ...
A: Paul, Thanks for bringing this up again. Getzen has changed their numbering system a bit. The old ...
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| American Standard King Cleveland Trumpet | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Hope you help me with information on a trumpet that my father owned. Dad was a professional ...
A: William, The American Standard brand was part of the Cleveland Company that H N White bought in ...
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| Trumpet Musica Steur-Astria | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Hallo! I own a trumpet, marked MUSICA Steyr-Austria and with serial no 572783. The trumpet has ...
A: Lars, Musica was a medium sized maker that was purchased by United Musical Instruments (now ...
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| Selmer trumpet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Selmer K.-modified B flat trumpet purchased for me many years ago for school. The s/n is ...
A: Eddie, The serial number dates your horn to 1960. Selmer makes their valves in batches of 99. They ...
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| strad 72 & strad consistency | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I am looking at a Strad on Ebay with the 72 light bell, as I am wanting a lightweight counterpart ...
A: Well Jeff, I would say that it used to take a handful of Strads to find a good one. Now I believe ...
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| College Marching Band | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I am in a college marching band, and am currently playing the Bach TR-300 I got when I first started ...
A: David, I know a marching horn takes severe abuse (been there, done that) but still needs to sound ...
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| Bach Stadivarius | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Bach Strad with the serial number 11327. There is an L at the bottom of the valve #2. The ...
A: Jeff, You have one of the original Strads that Vincent made in the New York factory. They moved to ...
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| Josef Lidl trumpet | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Hallo Mark! I own a Josef Lidl-trumpet with rotating valves and a silverring around the bell. It has ...
A: Lars, Lidl rotary trumpets are very well known and very good players. They were formed in 1895 and ...
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| Antique cornet | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have inherited an antique cornet that was played during the great depression. I am trying to get a ...
A: Dave, The M. Dupont name was used by Sears for their horns built in France. They were made by ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Mike: I recently found the trumpet I played in my youth. The trumpet was purchased new sometime in ...
A: To hold the value of your horn I would have the slide work and play condition work done. I would not ...
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| student horns | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Would like to know if any one of these stands out over the the others and why- Kanstul 610-Getzen ...
A: Cost being equal I rate the Getzen top. They will all carry your student into High School. The ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Mike: I recently found the trumpet I played in my youth. The trumpet was purchased new sometime in ...
A: Well which Selmer is it? A Bundy would not be worth a $350 refinish job. A Selmer Paris model would ...
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| Selmer Trumpet | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Mike: I recently found the trumpet I played in my youth. The trumpet was purchased new sometime in ...
A: Frank, Your local music store should be able to have their tech do it. I would have it sonic cleaned ...
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| Wurlitzer Lyric Cornet | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Mike, I have some questions about a Rudolf Wurlitzer cornet or trumpet that I recently purchased. ...
A: Gregg, First congrats on picking up the cornet! I really love to old horns and their true turn of ...
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| King Model 2007 | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Mike, I'm looking at a "King model 2007 professional Bb trumpet" (on ebay). I can't find a model ...
A: Sherri, The horn is based on the Silver Flair design. I believe the seller means the horn is a large ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have 2 trumpets I would like to ask you about. First I have an old Frank Holton Gold trumpet ...
A: Tammy, The Holton is a pro horn that was made in 1924. Holton didn't believe in making anything but ...
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| Conn 60B Trumpet | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I'm considering purchasing a Conn 60B trumpet. The seller states the S/N to age the horn to 1968. ...
A: Randy, The 60B was known as the Super Connstellation. They were great players that several pros ...
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| New trumpet | 10/29/2007 |
Q: pawul, i am a freshman in hs and i am in the band. i am considering a new trumpet and i do not know ...
A: Cory, The Jupiter is a nice student horn. I need to know a few things before suggesting a horn for ...
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| Cleaning | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how do you clean a trumpet I know you let it sit in warm water for a time. How long ...
A: Jacob, Use warm water with just a bit of Joy or Palmolive, not too hot because you can hurt the ...
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| king trumpet | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a very small trumpet. It has a silver finish and is in beautiful condition. Its a King ...
A: Ronald, You may have a King "mini" Liberty. They are very rare and are in extreme demand. They were ...
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| "intermediate trumpet" ? | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Mr.Pawul, I have a 12 year old son who plays trumpet in school (7th grade, junior high). When he ...
A: It is always nice to hear a student is progressing to the point their instructor feels they need a ...
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| Trumpet | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a trumpet that I played in the early 1970's It is a King Tempo model that is sivler in color ...
A: Mark, Your horn dates to about 1962 or so. The Tempo was designed as a pro horn that had nickel ...
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| Kühnl & Hoyer cornet | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a B-cornet named Kühln & Hoyer and with serial no 126517. Can you give me some information ...
A: Lars, K&H has been building good brass since 1948 in Germany. There isn't a serial number list, but ...
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| Upgrade or Overkill? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I played trumpet in school then stopped for about 10 years. Last year I joined a fairly advanced ...
A: Mike, That sounds so cool! A fanfare band you say! I love fanfare and the lush sound of the mixed ...
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| Pan American horn | 10/26/2007 |
Q: There's a Pan Am currently listed at #130166866068 on Ebay. Could you identify the model. It takes a ...
A: Garry, It looks like a 18B model. Since it was made in 1928 it may have been a cross of the 14,18, ...
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| King Tempo | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have two questions. First, I have a King Tempo serial #4718xx in excellent shape that I got a ...
A: Art, The price you can get for the Tempo depends on the condition and how many people are interested ...
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| Old Trumpet - What is it? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me figure out what I have. I recently picked up a trumpet that ...
A: Mike, It sounds like an old Conn stencil that was made by Pan American. If so, it dates to 1925. Go ...
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| Good Beginners Trumpet | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I could use some advice on a good beginner's trumpet. This is for my 11 year boy who joined band ...
A: Lori, I really like your choices, except the Bach. The 701 is a new model that they are having built ...
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| student horns | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Would like to know if any one of these stands out over the the others and why- Kanstul 610-Getzen ...
A: Jim, By stands out I would think you mean overall performance and price. The best value is the ...
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| trumpet mouthpiece | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I'm a student and have an older Olds Ambassador with a 7C mouthpiece..will going to a 10C or a 5C ...
A: Well, I hate to say this but Bach is terrible with their numbering system. There is no pattern and ...
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| trumpet | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if a Bundy Bach is like a TR 300 bach or less in value and quality( there are a ...
A: Roberto, The Bundy is the same horn as a Bach 1530. The TR300 is the next step up in the Bach line. ...
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| trumpet mouthpiece | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I'm a student and have an older Olds Ambassador with a 7C mouthpiece..will going to a 10C or a 5C ...
A: Stan, I never tell someone to switch just to play higher! You might see a note or two extra the ...
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| Cannonball Trumpet | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Mike, Brought my son to a professional music store to look for professional trumpets. He is in HS ...
A: Joe, The Cannonball is made in Germany by B&S. They make the Challenger professional trumpet. It is ...
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| stradivarius trumpet faciebat anno | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My father recently passed away and I picked up this trumpet from our Cabin. It has been there since ...
A: John, If it is from 1962 then it is a Mount Vernon made Strad. They are great playing horns that ...
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| Amati Flugelhorn | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I just puchased an Amati Flugelhorn #606xxx on Ebay for 173.00 dollars. It's in prefect condition, ...
A: Robert, I have played an Amati and found it to be a nice cheap flugel for general work. The one I ...
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| mouthpiece selection and poor embouchure | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a Schilke x4 horn for which I have been alternating a Schilke 24 mouthpiece(the biggest that ...
A: Art, I see teachers all the time tell their students a particular mouthpiece to play because it ...
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| bundy trumpet | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Mr. Pawul, I have aquired a bundy trumpet at a yard sale, and its in what i would say is excellent ...
A: Ron, Bundy was started in the early 1900's by George Bundy when he was awarded the Selmer US ...
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| Hello, again | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i asked you a question about getting a new trumpet a few nights back and i talked to my band ...
A: Your Jupiter is a good playing student model that should get between $100-250 depending on the ...
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| e a couturier cornet | 10/22/2007 |
Q: We have in our family the above instrument, with the number M 4504 stamped on the outside of the ...
A: Craig, The company was in business from 1918-1929 and made exclusively cornets. Your horn falls ...
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| Need Guidance | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I've been playing trumpet for about nine years and am currently a sophomore trumpet performance ...
A: Mack, It can be so frustrating to have a top line horn that doesn't play correctly! Bach has had ...
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| I need a new HS marchingband trumpet | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am looking to get a new trumpet and i'm not to sure what to get if you could give a couple of ...
A: Trent, It depends on what you are going to do with it. Some bands do a lot of close work and bells ...
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| G, I'm missing it and hitting F | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Ok,I am a newbie to trumpets. I had my first lesson last Thursday. I can't get in touch with my ...
A: Curtis, Congrats on your first lesson! Let's discuss a few points about the trumpet before you have ...
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| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have a vintage Frank Holton 48 trumpet with serial number 164004. It is in excellent condition ...
A: Karen, The 48 was a pro model in it's day. Your horn dates to 1946. Value is not an exact amount. It ...
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| Holton trumpet vs yamaha | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of buying my son a new trumpet. He has a Holton "Symphonic" horn (I am not sure the ...
A: Harold, Let me tackle these one at a time. The Symphonic depends on the year to determine the model. ...
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| trumpet serial# 037703 | 10/18/2007 |
Q: looking to buy holton on e-bay. what year is it seller gave me serial# 037703 doesnot know the ...
A: Steve, The 602R is made by Yamaha and they use their serial numbers on them. Yamaha has used many ...
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| Conn cornet | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a used Conn Director 18A, serial number S40485. I can't find any information in the usual ...
A: Kelly, I bet the factory tour was pretty neat! When Conn changed their numbering system in 1973 to ...
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| Bessons & Co. Cornet | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have an old, but functional cornet in a very good condition: Bessons & Co, London, W.C.2 H. ...
A: Petar, Sorry to tell you this...Your horn is a cheap fake Besson. There is a company in India making ...
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| Bach Trumpet??? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 10 and has been playing the trumpet for one year. The school rental time is about up ...
A: Jason, I feel your pain! The Bach line has gone up and they get such a loyal following they continue ...
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| yamaha trumpet | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I recently found a yamaha trumpet YTR 4326S # 203316A, seems to be in very good shape, the silver ...
A: Leila, The Yamaha 43XX series is a high level intermediate level horn. At $45 it is a steal. Yamaha ...
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| Noblet Coronet | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me. I own a Coronet that is quite old. I am guessing it was made in the ...
A: Tom, The Noblet name is used by LeBlanc. They are a woodwind maker but also had several models of ...
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| what is my benge worth | 10/16/2007 |
Q: i have a benge cornet. Bell reads: Resno-Tempered Bell 8 Custom built by E-Benge USA I am really ...
A: Charles, The worth is dependant on what the market is when you are selling it. I can tell you that ...
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| Trumpet | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I just bought the following trumpet for my son. This is the description given on e-bay: Roth ...
A: Susan, Do you have the horn yet? If so, the description you gave is incorrect. Roth was a company ...
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| Cornet Brand | 10/15/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 valve cornet.The top of the stems are Mother Of Pearl.The middle valve has the number ...
A: Rudy, The stadium was a stencil named horn made by Conn. Most of the older makers made horns that ...
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| Holton-LeBlanc vs Olds Cornets | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I'm looking at getting either a Holton-LeBlanc C 603 used cornet or an Olds Ambassador cornet as a ...
A: Carlos, Both of your choices will be a good second horn. Of the two I like the Olds a bit better. ...
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| Conn Wonder for coming back on? | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have my great-grandfather's Conn Wonder cornet (1898, from the serial number), with a slightly ...
A: Jude, Congratulations, You have a true Conn collector cornet. It was a great model that many pro ...
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| trying to identify trumpet from High school | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Made in Elkhart-IND. stamped on bell. Serial 191981 stamped vertical on 2nd valve casing. 267 250 59 ...
A: Joel, Your horn dates to 1972 and was made by E K Blessing. They have a long history of making horns ...
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| identify cornet manufacturer | 10/14/2007 |
Q: In 1956, my parents bought me a new cornet. It actually looks more like a small trumpet. The only ...
A: John, The USA line was made by Grand Rapids, which was the student division of York. The serial ...
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| Getzen | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Getzen Cornet Serial #25733. It has unusual art deco styling. Can you tell me anything ...
A: Lisa, Getzen had a fire in 1962 that wiped out all records of horns made before then. There were ...
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| antique trumpet | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a silver 20th century trumpet (which is engraved on the bell), in PERFECT condition, in the ...
A: Jamie, The horn is a model made by Bohland and Fuchs sometime between 1920-1942. They were merged ...
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| choice of a trumpet | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Good Day! I am Oleg, I live in Russia. I'll study on a trumpet, as a hobby. Please, advise me about ...
A: Oleg, I am impressed that you are taking up trumpet as a hobby. It is a hard instrument to learn for ...
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| want info. of a trumpet | 10/11/2007 |
Q: A king, by The H.N. White Co.Cleveland,Ohio. ...
A: Teresa, The horn dates to 1946 and is a pro model. The Silvertone has a solid silver bell which ...
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| Trumpet for HS Marching Band | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My son is a sophomore and plays trumpet in his HS marching band. He also has band as a class each ...
A: Joe, If he is going to play in college he will need a good quality pro horn, or advanced ...
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| ID Trumpet | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Mike, In 1968 my Dad bought a trumpet at a pawn shop. He paid 20.00 This trumpet Says Melody Maker ...
A: Paul, The Melody Maker is a Selmer England horn. It is branded Foreign because it wasn't made in the ...
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| Selmer Paris | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Selmer Paris. The mod. # on the 2nd valve is 5577. It's a grands prix on the bell and ...
A: Luke, The lead pipe means; Bb trumpet, Large bore, Low Pitch, and a 23 model. The model is a Grand ...
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| 2 Trumpets | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. First I found a bountiful LeBlanc Spirit T705. I have not been ...
A: Heather, The LeBlanc is a horn I am not familiar with. I would think it would have been made by ...
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| Wurlitzer Melodic Trumpet | 10/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 14yrs old & has played a cornet (Holten) for 5yrs & is ready to move onto playing a ...
A: Sandra, The Melodic was a decent intermediate grade horn in it's day. Wurlitzer had several years of ...
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| Finding a trumpet for playing with left hand | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Mike,Several years ago my right hand(under wrist) was amputated due to a failure of a plastic ...
A: Frank, I am not sure if Jupiter could do it for you. I know that Schilke, Kanstul, or Blackburn ...
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| buescher elkhorn | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i have a buescher elkhorn trumpet,very solid fabrication,it looks a lot like the conn student models ...
A: Laurent, Elkhorn was a joint venture between Conn and Buescher in 1923. They were taken over totally ...
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| Coronet | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have an coronet that was bought for me used when I was in high school. It is a silver King with ...
A: Heather, The 1503 was the basic pro model before Conn/Selmer changed everything a few years ago. ...
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| Range | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Mike: It has been about a year since I have been back to playing after a 30 something year lay off. ...
A: Bob, Great to hear you are playing in bands and doing well. I hate to suggest change just for range. ...
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| Yorks an Buecchers | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I was looking into buying a York national or Baronet. Also a Buescher Super Aristocrat. What can you ...
A: Robert, The York horns will be from the 1960's after York started having their horns made by Boosey ...
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| OLDS AMBASSADOR TRUMPET | 10/6/2007 |
Q: We are renting an OLDS AMBASSADOR trumpet from my 4th grader's school for his first year ($50). The ...
A: Donna, The horn was the standard student model made by Olds. The serial number dates your horn to ...
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| suzuki trumpets | 10/6/2007 |
Q: do you recommend the beginner model? my son is 10 suzuki master 189$ new costco we also have acces ...
A: Mary, The Suzuli horns are from China but Costco has a pretty good guarantee. So you can take it ...
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| Carlton Standard cornet again.... | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I've decided to keep the cornet after my band director friend played the horn and it sounds fine. He ...
A: Well to see the top alignment you need a small angled mirror. The valve should be up and you look ...
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| Silvertone | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a Silvertone trumpet (Silvertone is written diagonally across the bell)with SN# 571012. It ...
A: Jay, It is not likely a Blessing. The serial number would make it mid 1980's if it was Blessing. If ...
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| vintage trumpet | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am a band director/trumpet player in Massachusetts. A student brought in a trumpet that may have ...
A: Band directors seldom get praise and take a lot of flack from parents and the administration. The ...
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| Trumpet Id | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a Selmer - Paris Trumpet that belonged to my Uncle who was a Pro player. Inside the case it ...
A: Quinn, The Radial is a good pro level horn. The serial number should be on the second valve casing ...
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| Olds kornett | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased an Olds kornett, serial no 787759 (1971 i think). It is made of brass I think ...
A: Lars, Your serial number is right on the 1971-1972 period. The Ambassador has long been thought of ...
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| WURLITZER TRUMPET | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I know that CONN made a stencil trumpet for WURLITZER called the American in the 1920's. Did they ...
A: Garry, Conn made the whole line for Wurlitzer for several years. I have an American and a Lyric made ...
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| CONN 22BSERIAL No. 5 545XXX | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Would you give me your opinion of the Conn 22b listed with the serial number 5 545XXX. I'm not sure ...
A: Randy, Conn brought back the 22B as a student model in the 1990's, then went to the current 27B in ...
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| UNKNOW BRAND CORNET | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I just received a cornet purchased on ebay. It's engraved on the bell "CARLTON Standard" "made in ...
A: Glad to hear that it is returning to you! The older cornets have a longer third slide that didn't ...
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| UNKNOW BRAND CORNET | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I just received a cornet purchased on ebay. It's engraved on the bell "CARLTON Standard" "made in ...
A: A stencil horn is one that a music company wants to have their "own" brand and contracts with a ...
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| UNKNOW BRAND CORNET | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I just received a cornet purchased on ebay. It's engraved on the bell "CARLTON Standard" "made in ...
A: Randy, It is a stencil made for a music company. Most likely it was made by Conn's Pan American ...
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| capitol trumpet | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I have a Capitol peashooter type trumpet made in Elkhart, Ind. serial# 03363 that I purchased a few ...
A: Robert, Capitol was a stencil made by Conn's Pan American division. The serial number should line up ...
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| Quality for the money | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I am in the market for a new trumpet. I have been playing a 1954 Mt. Vernon Bach Strad ML bore, no ...
A: Well, The old Super Deluxe was the horn used to produce the Eterna 900 series. Doc made several ...
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| silver trumpet | 9/28/2007 |
Q: My father is 77 and has had this trumpet stored away for many years. We were wondering if there is ...
A: Dan, Bohland and Fuchs was one of the largest producers of brass until WWII. They were based in ...
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| 1959 holton collegiate cornet | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I just received this cornet without mouthpiece. What would my best bet be for a modern mouthpiece ...
A: Peter, The Holton takes a short shank cornet piece. The Olds you tried was a long shank. Most modern ...
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| endurance and high notes | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I'm retired and trying to pick up the trumpet again. I joined a big band (jazz), but I really am ...
A: Ok, first you really need to take a setup lesson. Without seeing and hearing you I really can't tell ...
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| Quality for the money | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am in the market for a new trumpet. I have been playing a 1954 Mt. Vernon Bach Strad ML bore, no ...
A: The Severnson model is the current 900. The 907 has a bit darker tone but they are almost the same ...
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| endurance and high notes | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I'm retired and trying to pick up the trumpet again. I joined a big band (jazz), but I really am ...
A: Jerry, It is great to hear you picked up the horn after your off years. Before I give you any advice ...
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| Holton trumpet | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My son is a trumpet player in high school and recently broke his student model Yamaha. While this ...
A: Chad, I can tell you that the 1961 date is correct. The models they made in that timeframe were all ...
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| Quality for the money | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I am in the market for a new trumpet. I have been playing a 1954 Mt. Vernon Bach Strad ML bore, no ...
A: J, I am not sure when the original company ceased to exist, but the current Schiller horns are built ...
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| Holton 304 Maynard Ferguson | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have seen many trumpets mentioned in your column but never a Holton 304. I bought one a couple of ...
A: Paul, The 304 is very close to the current 308 model. It is a lightweight horn and plays very well. ...
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| vintage cornet | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a very nice condition cornet that has a lot of ornate engraving on the bell. The engraving ...
A: Donna, The Art was a pro level horn made by Pedler after F A Buescher became the owner in the ...
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| Holton trumpets | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Holton Model 52 with rose brass bell. I believe it is from the late fifties or sixties. ...
A: Kenneth, The 52 model was a pro horn based off of the Llewelyn model of the 1930's. I have played ...
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| Tone/Sight Reading | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My name is Tyler. I am a fairly good trumpet player. I can hit high. I can hit low. Control the high ...
A: Tyler, I am always happy to answer questions you may have. Let me try to go a bit deeper for you. A ...
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| King cornet parts | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a King Master Cornet #172xxx (1930's). The valves make a noisy clicking sound. I've been told ...
A: Joe, your local music store should have them. If they don't they can order replacements from King ...
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| King Herald Trumpet | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me or point me in the right direction. I saw that you responded to a question ...
A: Randy, Herald trumpets are a specialty item. It depends on the market at the time you sell what the ...
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| king trumpet | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I am looking into buying a trumpet, a silver king serial#426758 with H.N. WHITE CO.CLEVELAND OHIO ...
A: John, It dates to about 1967 and if the silver is nice it is a decent buy at $350. If the mouthpiece ...
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| Adams and Sons, Inc. | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently acquired a very nice playing Adams and Sons trumpet which is supposed to date from ...
A: Brian, Adams and son was in business from 1902-1910 in Philadelphia. I cannot verify that they made ...
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| Tone/Sight Reading | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My name is Tyler. I am a fairly good trumpet player. I can hit high. I can hit low. Control the high ...
A: Tyler, You have explained a lot more than before. You can consistently play a High C, not a double ...
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| Concert/Symphonic New Trumpet | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am 15 years old in 10th grade in a Marching Band and a Concert Band, and I have been using a very ...
A: Dan, I would suggest you bury the cheap Chinese horn after you buy a newer one. They typically do ...
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| EM Winston Cornets | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have been seriously considering buying an inexpensive, yet decent, used cornet as a second horn - ...
A: Karl, I have heard two different versions of their horns. First they used Weril from Brazil then ...
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| F. E. Olds & Son Trumpet | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have an F.E.Olds & Son Trumpet with the number 12268 printed on it. The address is Los Angeles, ...
A: Alfred, The horn you have is from 1939. It is before Olds actually had different models. Those years ...
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| old HS horn | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Just wondering if anybody knows which manufacturer made the montgomery Ward trumpets back in the ...
A: John, Wards had several different makers through the years. Most were European but Conn and Buescher ...
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| Centered Embouchure | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I recently noticed that when I play trumpet, my mouthpiece is more on the right side of my lips than ...
A: Mike, You should play on your lips where you have the best feel. If that means right side, so be it! ...
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| Getzen deluxe 90 | 9/15/2007 |
Q: What do you think of the getzen 90 deluxe Serial # 17988? I Know it's the predecessor to the 900. ...
A: Robert, I have a Deluxe 90 and love it. The Super Deluxe was basically the same horn with a lighter ...
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| Are my trumpet brands good? | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am Kia, and am 12 in 7th. I have been playing trumpet for 1 year now, and am 1st chair in Syphonic ...
A: Kia, Both of the horns should be more than enough for a student. The brands are good but your ...
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| who makes best trumpet for $$$ | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I recently started playing my old beat up coronet after a 20 year lapse. I would like to get a ...
A: Karen, Congrats on starting back up again! I would suggest a used horn since dollars are a bit ...
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| Stage 1 California Light | 9/14/2007 |
Q: my name is Roman, and i am currently playing on a Custom Getzen 3051. I was on the net just looking ...
A: Roman, I have never heard of that model, but New York Trumpet Company only sells pro level horns. ...
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| E. K. Blessing Super Artist | 9/13/2007 |
Q: It's a beautiful trumpet in great condition which he claims is gold plated. It has beautiful etching ...
A: Tonia, It could very well be gold plated. The Artist was the top line when your's was made in 1947. ...
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| Trumpet --- Simba TR 306 | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I just bought a TR-306 (Simba Brand) Trumpet for my 6th grader son. Do you have any insights ...
A: Makulos, I had a Simba that I tried for a few months during 2005. It sounded bad and the valves ...
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| returning trumpet/cornet player | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Help! I haven't played regularly for 10 years. My folks 65th anniversary is coming up and they want ...
A: Sounds like you are forcing your lips to play tired. I bet you are pressing and closing off your ...
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| Yamaha 2335 made in China | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have been renting a used Yamaha 2335 for my son for the last year (made in Japan). I went to the ...
A: Jeff, From what I understand the cost to make the student models in China was the factor to relocate ...
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| whaley royce trumpet - info. wanted | 9/12/2007 |
Q: can you tell me anything about a whaley royce trumpet? looks antique. probably from canada. thanks
A: Joshua, Here is a snip on the company from Canada; Whaley, Royce & Co. Ltd. Toronto instrument ...
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| trumpet | 9/11/2007 |
Q: i have a conn constellation.i bought it used from a friend for $75.00 almost 40 years ago.my conn ...
A: Carl, Here is a good website run by Christine Derksen on Conn: http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/ ...
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| trumpet buying | 9/11/2007 |
Q: i want to buy a trumpet as a present for someone. what is a good beginner trumpet and how much ...
A: Maddy, Before I give you a few horns let me say a few other comments. It is very nice to buy a ...
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| Deluxe Bundy H. and A. Selmer Inc. Coronet | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I would like to know any information you have on my coronet. It was bought used in 1975. Model or ...
A: Danette, First I would like to start by saying your "cornet, not coronet" is a very old Bundy. That ...
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| worth of antique trumpet | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My husband found a very old Indiana Elkhart trumpet amongst this father's things after he passed ...
A: Mary, Elkhart was started as a joint venture between Conn and Buescher in 1921. They made very good ...
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| Elkhart Buescher Trumpet | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I think it's in good condition, but I need to get it cleaned and oiled as you have advised others. ...
A: Joanie, The Elklhart is a very good student horn. I see a tune up running between $30-75 depending ...
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| Slurring Ascending and Descending Scales | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am a self-taught trumpet player. I have purchased several books on playing and on techniques. I am ...
A: Mark, You must tighten the embouchure as you ascend and apply more air speed. Think in terms of ...
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| Value of a Vintage Trumpet | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Do you know the value of a Trumpet made by the Cleveland Musical Instr, Co. Cleveland, OH. It has ...
A: Sandy, You have an original Cleveland horn. They were started in 1919 in Cleveland Ohio and Bought ...
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| Info on Trumpet | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Mike, I have a trumpet that I used in my high school band some 25 years ago that was given to me by ...
A: MJ, I believe it was a stencil made for York back in the 1950's-1960's timeframe. They farmed out ...
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| Nova Trumpet | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My have my fathers old trumpet... I can not find any info. It is marked NOVA and Los Angeles on the ...
A: Ed, I have a Nova cornet and have never been able to determine the exact maker. I believe it is a ...
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| returning trumpet/cornet player | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Help! I haven't played regularly for 10 years. My folks 65th anniversary is coming up and they want ...
A: Richard, It sounds cool to give them the gift of playing for them. I am not sure what you mean by ...
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| Bach Mercedes trumpet | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I have a Bach Mercedes trumpet with a serial #45739 and is silver plated. I was wondering if you ...
A: Ryan, The Mercedes was made from Strad parts with a different bell and a few different extras. They ...
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| How to buy a first trumpet | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I am a first time trumpet buyer for a first time 4th grader who is beginning band. I read your ...
A: Diana, I still stand by my original words. You are wasting your money to buy one of the mentioned ...
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| Silver Cornet | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I have a silver cornet made by J. W. Dork and Sons out of Grand Rapids Michigan. A serial number ...
A: You may send me a jpeg to: brass1mike@aol.com I have never seen a Dork cornet after playing for ...
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| Buescher trumpet serial number 293210 | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I wonder could you point me in the right direction (or help yourself) where I might find the age of ...
A: Sheena, The serial number places your horn to 1940. It was made by Buescher and would be considered ...
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| trumpet | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Mike, I found an old trumpet in my grandad's attic. He passed away and he never played it. I am very ...
A: Lukasz, The trumpet you have was made in 1931 by Buescher. They were the second largest US maker to ...
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| Need assistance please | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I've been a trumpet player for about 10 years, and now have furthered my playing into a college ...
A: Mike, Congrats on being interested in music as a career. It sounds like you completely redid your ...
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| Old Holton Trumpet? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for some information on what has been told to me is a Holton Collegiate Bb Trumpet ...
A: Ryan, I am not sure what you mean turns 180 degrees three times? It sounds like a normal Collegiate ...
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| Borg Trumpet | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My 11 yr old daughter is in Band and I recently purchased a Borg trumpet for $179.00 and was just ...
A: Gladys, Since she owns it I really don't want to discourage her. But you will find the vales ...
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| zenith trumpet | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i have been given a zenith trumpet with the name J. R. lefleur. the serial number is 205858. Could ...
A: Graeme, It is a stencil horn made by one of the larger makers for a music store. Without seeing it I ...
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| Silver Cornet | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I have a silver cornet made by J. W. Dork and Sons out of Grand Rapids Michigan. A serial number ...
A: Robert, The cornet is a York, not Dork. York history is: James Warren York was born on November 24, ...
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| Tonguing | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have been playing the trumpet for 5 years now. I'm having some trouble though. I've been taking ...
A: Eric, Good that you have taken the lessons and are striving to improve. I am sure your teacher has ...
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| Buescher True Tone Trumpet | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I just acquired my grandfather's trumpet with the serial number 188083. Stamped above the serial ...
A: Elaine, Sorry but my spam filter has been eating the questions for a few days now. Your serial ...
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| Selmer Paris Trumpet Lightweight 600 | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have one and would appreciate any information on said trumpet. Thank you,Bob
A: Bob, Sorry but my spam filter has been eating my messages for a few days now. About the only thing I ...
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| trumpet best for student/beginner | 9/5/2007 |
Q: my son wants to start learning the trumpet. i found a Borg online for $50. i don't know which ...
A: Lisa, Sorry but my spam filter has been eating my questions for a few days now. If you have not ...
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| The best trumpet | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Is a Yamaha 2335 a better instrument than a conn (USA)director (I have been given a number C82###) ...
A: Lynn, Sorry but my spam filter intercepted my last few days of questions. The Director is a good, or ...
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| Valve Spins | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I purchased a used Selmer Bach trumpet (ML on second valve) for my 11 year son. We are having ...
A: David, Take it to a local store that does repair. I think you need new valve guides, and possibly ...
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| Trumpet | 9/3/2007 |
Q: i need help with the arpeggios on the trumpet scales. i dont get how to do them. help would be ...
A: Aaron, Sorry but this question was intercepted by my spam filter. I suggest you go to this site and ...
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| Cavalier Trumpet | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Mike, Your answers have been very helpful in framing this question. I have a satin silver and ...
A: Rich, Cavalier was a student line that was made by Pan American. Pan American was a division of Conn ...
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| Mouthpiece switching | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have two mouthpieces, a marcinkiewicz Bobby Shew 1 "screamer" mouthpiece, and a symphonic ...
A: Tom, There are as many theories as there are instructors. I personally think that you can play ...
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| king horns | 9/2/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between king clevlands, superiors, and tempos, before and after king went ...
A: Robert, Henderson White founded King in the 1890's and bought the Cleveland Music Instrument company ...
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| Old (?) trumpet details | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am trying to track down manufacturing date and other info. for a silver-plated trumpet. It says ...
A: Michael, Holton only has numbers posted through the early 1980's. Judging by your number I think ...
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| olds ambassador trumpet | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering its age? I've read that this a good name. Also any tips on care and I am interested ...
A: Shannon, It only means the horn was made in 1976 instead of 1977. By saying quality issues, I mean ...
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| Bach Mercedes | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Mike, I have a Mount Vernon Bach Mercedes (#22425) from 1963(I got it as a sophomore in high ...
A: Tony, Your Mercedes is a very good horn and almost the same as a Strad from that time period. Your ...
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| Mouthpieces | 9/1/2007 |
Q: i have an Olds 3 mouthpiece that i use with my trumpet. i love it. but my real question is. what ...
A: Stephanie, It depends on the style you have. If it looks like a tulip then it is a 1960-1977 Olds ...
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| olds ambassador trumpet | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I was wondering its age? I've read that this a good name. Also any tips on care and I am interested ...
A: Shannon, Your horn dates to 1977 right before the Olds plant in California shut down. The last few ...
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| P.U.! | 8/31/2007 |
Q: before I get to the explanation in my subject line, I'd like to give you some background. I have ...
A: Amy, WOW where do I start! Well let me start from your first point. I would not tell her now that ...
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| I need help | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have been playing trumpet for 6 years and I have lately been working on my embouchure. Recently, ...
A: Kevin, You had a good sound and now you don't...What have you changed? I suggest you take a lesson ...
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| Frank Horton | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i have an old frank horton trumpet that was my fathers i took lessons on (and got pretty good on) ...
A: I am confident you can indeed play with store bought teeth! I have seen some players play with NO ...
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| Tone/Sight Reading | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My name is Tyler. I am a fairly good trumpet player. I can hit high. I can hit low. Control the high ...
A: Tyler, Without seeing or hearing you I can only give you a few tidbits on your tone. If you have the ...
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| 1930s King Trumpet | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I've been searching for days online. We bought an old King trumpet at a yard sale, serial # 151669. ...
A: Meg, The serial number you gave me is not the whole number. There is a two digit prefix before that ...
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| Valve Housing | 8/29/2007 |
Q: today i went to oil the valves on my trumpet, like i do every week. it is a King Tempo trumpet. and ...
A: Stephanie, The cost to fix it really depends on what is wrong with it. I believe you have some dirt ...
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| old trumpet | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i recently purchased a pre world war two trumpet.the brand is "selu"from seiberling-lucas music ...
A: Laurent, It is a stencil made for them. You should have a serial number on the second valve casing. ...
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| My Cornet | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I just bought an old cornet on e-bay. There is no name on the bell, nothing, and it is made of a ...
A: Not really, It is common for most of the European makers to number the valves 1-99 and then start ...
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| Tone, and Projecting | 8/29/2007 |
Q: ! This is My Junior Year Coming up, and its time for me to show what I'm made of! But, I need ...
A: Bryant, I have to ask why you are playing that mouthpiece? Have you taken any lessons? What kind of ...
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| My Cornet | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I just bought an old cornet on e-bay. There is no name on the bell, nothing, and it is made of a ...
A: Bruce, I really don't have enough information to give you a guess. The horn most likely is brass, ...
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| Lux Commander | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Can anybody help me identify or tell me anything about the trumpet my son received as a gift from ...
A: Anders, It is definitely a stencil horn made for a music company. There are many makers that were in ...
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| Conn Trumpet | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I just bought a (I think 1971) Conn, Silver Directors trumpet with P-66733/Japan inscription. It is ...
A: Beth, You are correct in the year made. Conn was having issues during those years and Yamaha made ...
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| Getzen Trumpets | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Mike I was wondering if Getzen is a good brand. The reason that I was wondering is that I found an ...
A: Art, Getzen's are very good horns. However the Cavalier was made by Conn as a student line in the ...
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| My Trumpet | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a Tempo Brand Trumpet. On the Bell it says "Tempo King Musical Instruments USA." all i really ...
A: Stephanie, The Tempo line was designed as a pro model but with less frills and with Nickel plating ...
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| ARCT in trumpet | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Aside from the more common ARCT in paino, I would like to find out how many people have gotton their ...
A: Paul, You have me there. I don't know of a list, but I am not that familiar with the ARCT. I did ...
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| Getzen trumpets | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Mike I1m a comback player of 6 years. I started back out on a yamaha 4325( american model). Then in ...
A: Yes, They both are actually the 700S. The Special is based on the 700 Eterna II but a bit different ...
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| trumpet vs. cornet for beginner | 8/26/2007 |
Q: My 5th-grade son is a beginning band student. He is trying to decide between the cornet and the ...
A: Miki, It doesn't matter on his hand size. A cornet is easier for a student because it has tubing ...
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| Trumpet for 7th grader | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a trumpet for my 7th grader. He is a responsible student and serious about ...
A: Laura, The only horns you might get at that price would be a 1530 or a TR300 in Lacquer. The TR300 ...
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| cornet | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to buy a cornet for my 13 yr old son. He currently plays the trumpet and wants to ...
A: OK, now I see the picture. Starting with the Strad, I wouldn't do it. I don't think their cornets ...
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| Getzen trumpets | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Mike I1m a comback player of 6 years. I started back out on a yamaha 4325( american model). Then in ...
A: Robert, Having played almost the whole Getzen line, at one point or another, here is the list of ...
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| cornet | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to buy a cornet for my 13 yr old son. He currently plays the trumpet and wants to ...
A: Sally, I need a bit more information to give a good choice. Is he looking for a pro level cornet ...
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| King Silver Trumpet | 8/25/2007 |
Q: .....I have my trumpet from my high school days...have the original invoice...it only says King ...
A: No problem! The serial numbers on the horn are done in order made and not by model number. So you ...
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| King Silver Trumpet | 8/25/2007 |
Q: .....I have my trumpet from my high school days...have the original invoice...it only says King ...
A: Leslie, Since I can't see it I cannot tell you for sure if it is a Flair. The Flair did have the ...
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| Glenn Edward trumpet | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have seen the Glenn Edward trumpets on eBay for around $100.00. Would you even consider this type ...
A: Jeff, I can't say it will play and last as well as an American made horn. But I did play a few of ...
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| King Legend info | 8/24/2007 |
Q: It's the king legend V2070 a pro Bb trumpet and how much to pay for it, used. thanks for your help. ...
A: Francisco, The Legend was dropped a few years ago and I am not sure why. They play fantastic and the ...
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| King Trumpet | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old King Trumpet with a serial number of 587828. Can you tell me the model or tell ...
A: Eileen, Are you sure you have given me the whole serial number? The one you gave me dates the horn ...
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| trumpets | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Which is a better trumpet? I am needing an intermediate trumpet for my son. Is a bach tr300hsx ...
A: Jupiter is a very underrated brand. I think the 1000S plays very well and is well built. The silver ...
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| BESSON 600 TRUMPET valve position | 8/24/2007 |
Q: we have jus purchased this trumpet and in the cleaning process the valves were removed and i am ...
A: Allen, The valve marked 1 goes closest to the mouthpiece. Two is the middle and 3 is the farthest ...
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| Vincent Bach Mercedes | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have a Vincent Bach Mercedes trumpet serial #113294. It is in good shape. I was wondering what the ...
A: Your horn dates to 1976 or so. Most likely it is a Mercedes II and not a Mercedes. The Mercedes II ...
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| cellar find. | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i found this trumpet in my grandparents cellar. but i don't know anything about trumpets, and ...
A: Morten, You don't have a funny name. The horn you have is one of the Older trumpets made by one of ...
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| trumpets | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Which is a better trumpet? I am needing an intermediate trumpet for my son. Is a bach tr300hsx ...
A: OK, so let's look at your choices now that I understand your dilemma. The 300 you are looking at was ...
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| mutes | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I have played sax for a while and would like to transition to trumpet due to my living ...
A: MB, ALWAYS nice to see a sax player take up trumpet! The gadget you are talking about is the Yamaha ...
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| trumpets | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Which is a better trumpet? I am needing an intermediate trumpet for my son. Is a bach tr300hsx ...
A: Missy, If you want an intermediate trumpet then the two I would suggest (NEW) are the TR300 and ...
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| olds studio | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired at a garage sale a seemingly nice trumpet, a silver olds studio ser # 600730. ...
A: Dave, Don't even think about a new horn! You have an intermediate level Olds horn from 1967. During ...
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| Trumpet Valves | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Mike, My son took all of the valves out of his trumpet, they are labeled 1,2, and 3 and we know the ...
A: Jackie, You have a common problem that is pretty easy to solve. Each valve has a Nylon guide on the ...
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| Gaylord | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I picked up a horn engraved Gaylord on bell. The owner said it was German; no so sure about that. It ...
A: Ron, I saw that horn on Ebay and almost bid on it. It is a stencil that, I believe, was made by K&H ...
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| Con Director trumpet | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Conn Director Trumpet. The serial number is M62194. Can you tell me when it was ...
A: Derek, Your horn was made in about 1969. That year Conn was making their brass in Abilene Texas and ...
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| Selmer DeVille Trumpet | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have decieded to sell my silver Selmer DeVille Trumpet SN 37025. How do I decide a far market ...
A: JRW, The market value is determined by how many people want it and the condition. Since you are the ...
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| 1946 brass ludwig trumpet | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i have a 1946 brass ludwig trumpet with a naked woman on the bell. I was told that their was 150 ...
A: Scott, You have me there. I have seen Ludwig bugles but very few trumpets by them. They were owned ...
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| Blessing trumpet, ser. # 442281 | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Blessing Artist trumpet with a serial number 442281. I'm trying to sell it but not sure ...
A: Eric, The Blessing Artist is the model that it is. Yours was made in 1994. The Artist model was very ...
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| King Coronet | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I have what I have been told is a very old King Coronet and was wondering if you know of a place ...
A: Kevin, The date of manufacture is about 1908. If it has a Lion's head on the second valve then it is ...
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| trumpet differences | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Can a beginner play a professional trumpet?
A: Missy, That is a very good question! I have seen and heard beginners play Bach Strads. I have also ...
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| King 601 Serial Number 706214 | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me the approximate age of this trumpet? I tried to check it out on the King web site, ...
A: Ron, You are correct that some numbers are tough to understand. Your number should date to about ...
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| Seeking Trumpet History | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Gidday Mike, Having read most of your replies to your many repetitive questions shows a man of ...
A: Bruce, First, Thank you for the compliment. It sounds like you have done some legwork already. ...
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| Getzen Capri Trumpet | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I've listed this on ebay, and was asked what model # it is. I know the serial # is A22228. It has a ...
A: Terry, The horn dates to 1972 and the Capri is a model 590. They are intermediate level horns but ...
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| The Indiana, Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A., Cornet, Serial No: 48456 | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Aug 16th Re: The Indiana, Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A., Cornet, Serial No: 48456 Dear Mr. Pawul, I ...
A: Rob, Indiana Band Instruments was started in the early 1920's and was bought by Martin in 1928. They ...
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| American Standard Trumpet | 8/15/2007 |
Q: i have an american standard king trumpet and i was wondering if you could tell me anything about it?
A: Wendi, Henderson White bought the Cleveland Musical Instruments Company in 1925. One of their brands ...
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| K-Modified Selmer Paris | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Mike, My in-laws bought my husband a Selmer Paris, K-Modified, trumpet approximately 1961. Does ...
A: Marty, I'm not sure of your question. The K modified was made during that time but the way to get a ...
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| bach trumpet info | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I came across a silver plated Bach Mercedes trumpet, #48167. I haven't been able to find out any ...
A: Tom, Your horn dates to about 1969. It was made in Elkhart and Bach moved there in 1964. Keep in ...
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| Trumpet | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I had a trumpet given to me this weekend and I am having a hard time finding out any information ...
A: Brett, The horn is a Selmer product. The US Selmer line was usually farmed out to several makers and ...
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| Blessing trumpet serial number 15095 | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My 90 year old mother bought this trumpet from her band leader Le Riesche. She played for him as an ...
A: Kent, The trumpet was made by E K Blessing and is one of his handmade horns. He started making them ...
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| Information on a Bruno Henry Pourcelle N.Y. Trumpet | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Aug 11th Dear Mr. Pawul, I was wondering if you had any information on this trumpet. The trumpet ...
A: Rob, Bruno operated as a music store and imported horns from Europe stenciled for him. They were ...
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| Pan-American Trpt - Restoring | 8/11/2007 |
Q: and it's silver and has some serious cosmetic issues. So.. about how much am I looking at to get it ...
A: Stacey, You have a decent horn from 1933. The Pan Am was Conn's student line but was based on ...
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| vincent bach mercedes 2 | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Vincent Bach Mercedes 2 trumpet serial # 68503. I would like to know the date it was made, ...
A: Daniel, It was made about 1972. The original Mercedes was a great horn and almost the same ...
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| king coronet | 8/10/2007 |
Q: iu recently purchased an old king tempo coronet, the ingraving says king tempo, clevland oh. the ...
A: Jason, Your horn dates to about 1964. The Tempo was a great horn that was designed for a pro but had ...
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| Elkhart Serial # 406867 | 8/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are getting his trumpet from middle school band ready to sell. It reads B Essing ...
A: Sara, The horn you have is a Blessing Artist. Your serial number dates it to about 1990. The Artist ...
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| Recordings trumpet | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Are they still manufactured and is Recordings the name of the manufacturer. What country was the ...
A: Juliet, The Recording was a model of horn made by Olds. They went out of business in the late 1970's ...
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| Valve oil for vintage horns | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Aug 9th Dear Mr. Pawul, wondering if special valve oil(s) would be recommended for vintage ...
A: Rob, This is a great question! Let me start by saying that I unscrew the cap and pull the valve ...
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| tone and range | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have been playing trumpet 5 years now. I have recently taken a 2 month break for summer and I am ...
A: Jason, Wow two months off! You have lost you lip flexibility and your air support. So to get it back ...
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| Standard EK. Blessing, Elkhart Ind. Trumpet, Serial #: 57743 | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Aug 8th Dear Mr. Pawul: Hi, again. I found your informative online column very helpful. I am new ...
A: Your horn dates to 1951. The Standard was a good solid built horn and compares very favorably to an ...
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| King Super 20 Trumpet | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have an H. N. White King Super 20 trumpet model 1047 medium bore (.448 diameter) chrome over ...
A: Well, it seems that your horn was plated after leaving the factory. The chrome will devalue the horn ...
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| first trumpet | 8/7/2007 |
Q: my son (9) recently completed a musical petting zoo and has picked the trumpet as his preferred ...
A: Ramona, If the cap has just been started crooked you can usually unscrew it and restart it. It ...
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| Trumpet for 2nd Year Student | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Looking for a trumpet for a 2nd year band (jr high) student. I am currently looking at King 601, ...
A: Boyd, You are looking at four good student models. Any of them would be suitable for your second ...
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| King Super 20 Trumpet | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have an H. N. White King Super 20 trumpet model 1047 medium bore (.448 diameter) chrome over ...
A: Sandy, When you say chrome I think you mean Nickel plated? Is the plating over the whole horn? White ...
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| Holton | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I bought a Holton Bb trumpet and according to it's serialnumber (568972. It play very nice and easy ...
A: Theo, I have never seen one like it! It has bracing like the 1960's style but the serial number ...
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| Conn Director with Coprion Bell | 8/5/2007 |
Q: on sale for fifty dollars on the internet and I was not sure if that was an ok price. The trumpet is ...
A: Art, The Conn Coprion is a true classic! They produce a wonderful full and dark tone that is ...
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| ska music | 8/5/2007 |
Q: hi im looking to buy a trumpet to play ska music could you advise me on what to look for ? thanks ...
A: Neil, Ska isn't technically demanding so I would say that an intermediate horn would be acceptable. ...
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| Silver King trumpet | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a King Silver Flair trumpet that was my father's who recently passed away. He looked after ...
A: Murray, The Silver Flair was a great horn during those days. The current ones don't play nearly as ...
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| 2 trumpets | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have two trumpets that I would like information about. The first is a two-tone "Artcraft" trumpet. ...
A: Donna, The first horn is an import. It is probably from the 1920-1940 period. It should say on the ...
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| selmer paris modified K | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I'm in the market for a trumpet, and was interested in the Selmer paris Modified K. The serial ...
A: Juile, The serial number you have dates to 1963. Alan Rouse has a nice site on Paris Selmer horns. ...
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| Buescher195606 trumpet | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Any idea on value?6v
A: Steve, The serial number on your horn dates it to 1925. Buescher made several models during that ...
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| Pedler Art Trumpet | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Saw your post on Pedler. So what would an Art be worth (provided you could find one in decent ...
A: Matt, Here is a short history on Pedler. They primarily made student lines before and after ...
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| airy sound | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Hey I used to have a nice tone until about 6 months ago...Its gets airy, my range is limited ...
A: Ricardo, I can't give you a definitive answer without seeing and hearing you. Please find a local ...
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| A good horn for marching band? | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter is looking for a good trumpet for marching band. She has been playing on a Bach Strad ...
A: Melissa, I know that marching can cause damage firsthand! I would suggest that you try to find a DEG ...
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| Emil K Blessing trumpet | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have the above mentioned trumpet silver? plated 1910 in good shape with mouthpiece and lyre. What ...
A: Ok, so the 1910 is the patent date. The serial number dates the horn to about 1927 and it is Silver ...
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| Emil K Blessing trumpet | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have the above mentioned trumpet silver? plated 1910 in good shape with mouthpiece and lyre. What ...
A: Daryl, How do you know it is a 1910 model? Why do you have a question mark by silver? Is it that ...
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| Elkhart Band Trumpet, serial no. 13617 | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Pawul, I'm new to trumpets and hope to start lessons soon. I saw your informative online site and ...
A: Rob I am glad to hear that your teacher looked at it. The early 1900's were driven by the cornet ...
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| Help please | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a little problem with a B flat Bach stradivarious trumpet silver and laquered.37c bell. ...
A: Skye, There are a few things you can try. First, are you sure the lacquer has not been worn off and ...
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| TRUMPET IDENTIFICATION | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON A TRUMPET, MARKINGS ON THE BELL AS FOLLOWS: CADET, DISTRIBUTED BY, ...
A: Trish, There is not a list for Selmer London serial numbers that I know of. Selmer had their horns ...
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| Coronet | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out the age of the instrument and its value. If there is a good place to figure ...
A: Brian, Your cornet dates to 1909. There is not a place that can list the value for you. It really ...
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| Bundy trumpet vs Bach trumpet | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have found two used trumpets. One is a Bundy trumpet'designed by Vincent Bach' serial # 929709, ...
A: Paula, It really depends on the price difference between the two horns. The TR300 is a step up from ...
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| Tempo Trumpet | 7/30/2007 |
Q: yes I have a Tempo Trumpet.thats all it reads on the bell .it's brass coated, serial #545331,was ...
A: Jim, I need more info! There is more than Tempo on the bell. It either says King Eastlake, King USA, ...
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| Vega trumpet age ? | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a vega trumpet power model the serial # is 39592. Please tell me when it's made and value ...
A: Sorry, but there isn't a working list of Vega serail numbers. The Vega company produced brass from ...
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| difference of mouth piece | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 7c and a 5c mouth piece. I know that there is not much of a difference, but i want to know ...
A: Jordan, The difference in the cup isn't much but the 5C is a slight bit larger. The rim on the 5C is ...
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| Stage 1 b flat trumpet | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I talked to you awhile ago. I own a Getzen 700s and just recieved a nice commission check. I love my ...
A: Bill, I haven't played the Stage 1. But New York Trumpet Company has a very positive image and they ...
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| Bach Mt. Vernon Mercedes cornet | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Mike, I recently purchased a Mt. Vernon Bach cornet. I spent some time reading on the trumpetherald ...
A: Chris, You need to date the horn before making any evaluations. There is a Mercedes line and a ...
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| Blessing stencils | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I just read the information you posted about Silvertone being a stencil name for Blessing. I'm ...
A: Chris, Blessing has made stenciled horns for hundreds of music stores and companies. Sears had ...
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| PICCOLO TRUMPET | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have bought a piccolo trumpet off ebay. Its pretty decent considering the price. Could you explain ...
A: Chris, The fourth valve is used to lower the pitch by a fourth. Low C# & F# are 2 & 4, low D and G ...
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| COMPARE BESSON TRUMPET | 7/27/2007 |
Q: WHAT YEAR AND WHEN WAS THIS TRUMPET MADE? DOES IT PLAY? ANY COMPARISONS TO AN OLD BENGE OR KANSUL ...
A: The Stamm is a great horn. I like it better than the Bach 180 or 72. I haven't played a Calicchio. I ...
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| Trumpet cleaning | 7/27/2007 |
Q: What are the chemicals used for the chemical bath. The trumpet is silver ANSWER: Rollin, I do not ...
A: CLR is Calcium-Lime-Rust remover. It is available at almost every hardware, grocery, discount ...
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| zenith trumpet | 7/26/2007 |
Q: i have been given a zenith trumpet14877 - bell 116366 - valve markings on horn not sure if its a ...
A: Pat, I don't have reference of that brand name. Please send a few pictures and I will try to ...
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| LEBLANC PARIS C TRUMPET SN. 7534 | 7/26/2007 |
Q: WHAT YEAR AND WHEN WAS THIS TRUMPET MADE? DOES IT PLAY? ANY COMPARISONS TO AN OLD BENGE OR KANSUL ...
A: Bryon, Your trumpet dates to about 1962. The LeBlanc line was made by Courtois. They are usually ...
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| Bohm Meinl trumpets | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Recently I bought a Bohm Meinl trumpet off Ebay for my child. I have not tried it yet, but I took a ...
A: Harold, Bohm & Meinl was a maker of very fine brass in the 1970's in Germany. They were very well ...
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| vintage harry pedler trumpet | 7/26/2007 |
Q: In cleaning out my uncle's attic, I found an old American Triumph Harry Pedler trumpet, serial ...
A: Becky, Harry Walter Pedler established his business in Elkhart in 1919, after previously working for ...
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| Trumpet cleaning | 7/25/2007 |
Q: What are the chemicals used for the chemical bath. The trumpet is silver
A: Rollin, I do not advise anyone to do a chem bath at home. The materials mixed are acid and very ...
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| Olds recording trumpet | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have an olds recording trumpet #19350. It has a few dings here and there but nothing major. The ...
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