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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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| 60’s 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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| 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 80’s). 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 playi |
