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| Subject | Date Asked |
| trying to find out age of flugelhorn | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a JR LaFleur Alliance Flugelhorn and am trying to find out how old it might be - I ... A: Martin, The key to the dating of your horn is the word "foreign". That means that LaFleur or Boosey ... | |
| Revelle trumpet made in Italy | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased what looks like is a pretty old trumpet. The only markings I was able to find on it ... A: Matt, The horn was most likely made by Orsi in Italy. Revelle was a stencil name that was imported ... | |
| Director Marching Men Trumpet by CG Conn, LTD | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased this used trumpet for my son, he tested it and liked it, and so here we are. I ... A: Kimberly, The Director line was a nice playing student model. If he likes it then it is a good deal ... | |
| OBC Penn Trumpet Serial#67593 | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Ms husband has an Ohio Band Company Penn Trumpet her procured from his grandfathers estate. The ... A: Amethyst, Ohio Band made horns for several small music stores and companies. The Penn line was sold ... | |
| Frank Holton Trumpet | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Frank Holton Trumpet in a green case with three slides, two mouth pieces, a music holder, ... A: The serial dates the horn to 1909 and the Chicago era of the Holton Company. Most likely it is a ... | |
| Gretsch Cornet | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Mike, I first wrote to you in 2009 about my '54 Olds Recording, and thanks to you I play nearly ... A: John, It is great to hear you started up playing again and have kept going! Gretsch had their horns ... | |
| am i doing something wrong? | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Well i've been playing trumpet since about 5th grade but i havent had this problem until about last ... A: Victor, The best thing you said was you were going to have a teacher help you out. I can make some ... | |
| Benge Mouthpiece | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I just recently asked you a mouthpiece question and now i have another one. I finally decided to get ... A: Raymond, The Benge sizes are close to the Bach. The Megatone probably sounds dull because you are ... | |
| Intermediate Trumpet Suggestion | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been playing trumpet for 9 years now and am looking to get a better trumpet than the cheap ... A: Derek, First you need to determine what music and playing characteristics you are looking at. There ... | |
| French Selmer Trumpet | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am in possession of my father's French Selmer trumpet. Serial number is 3114. It says Paris on ... A: Glenn, The horn dates to 1939 right before the war. The Selmer factory had many problems during WWII ... | |
| Hernals Trumpet? | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I stumbled upon this horn on eBay and have absolutely no idea what to think of it. I don't know if ... A: Robby, It is a stencil horn done by one of the European makers (probably) and was designed as a ... | |
| Bundy Trumpet | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a BUNDY trumpet, i was wondering if you would be able to date it and be ... A: Jamie, The horn dates around 1977 and was the Selmer-Bach entry level model. It compares to a Bach ... | |
| Selmer Trumpet | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Henri Selmer trumpet that I have been playing for almost four years now and I would ... A: The serial number dates the horn to 1953. Selmer made their valves in batches of 99 so that means ... | |
| H&A Selmer Bundy Cornet | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I've got an old H&A Selmer Bundy I've been trying to date. Decent shape, plays ... A: Austie, For many years Selmer didn't make their own horns. In 1958 they bought the old Pedler and ... | |
| value of Holton trumpet | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Frank Holton Trumpet,model T401,SERIAL # 468641 Silver and in perfect shape with hard case ... A: Gordon, The T401 was also known as the Galaxy series for several years. The horn probably isn't ... | |
| buescher Trumpet case (true Tone) | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I live in Sydney Australia and have an original trumpet case tht belonged to my father.He bought it ... A: Stephen, The True Tone was the signature name for the Buescher line in the 1920-1950's period. All ... | |
| Trumpet valves | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a King Tempo 600 trumpet, SN 339869 which places it in the 1954-55 period. It is in ... A: Susan, Your horn is not from 1955 and I suspect there is a 5 that is before the serial number. The ... | |
| stork Mouthpieces | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have asked you questions in the past and was very pleased with your answers so here i go again. ... A: Raymond, I have seen people play almost all mouthpieces in classical style. Most of it depends on ... | |
| 1970's LeBlanc Paris Al Hirt serial#25765 | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1970's Leblanc Al Hirt Paris silverplate trumpet(serial #25765)which I played for many ... A: Donna, Your LeBlanc was made by Courtois and is a heavy made model. It is worth, in good shape, ... | |
| Conn 20B trumpet | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Mr Ramsey, I just sent you a picture of the trumpet I am inquiring about. There is 20B by Conn ... A: Ron, Mr Ramsey dropped this question into the pool and I picked it up to answer for you. The 20B is ... | |
| B&H 400 silver trumpet | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: We just bought this trumpet and are now concerned we may have been duped. It is in a Besson case, ... A: Kathy, The 400 was made by Boosey and Hawkes. Over the years they had different serial numbers so I ... | |
| small bore martin committee | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I've discovered that my 1947 Martin Committee may be a small bore (0.445 I think). I know the large ... A: Dave, I am glad to hear you are still having fun with your Symphony. In many respects I like them ... | |
| getzen #90 | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I have an old Getzen trumpet, serial # 5517. It say,s #90 on the barrel. It's in really ... A: Randall, The serial dates the horn to the late 1940's and the 90 was a good horn that plays bright ... | |
| Old Ambassador 878827 serial | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a panamanian trumpet player I loved playing since more tha 10 years ago but I always had ... A: Xavier, The Ambassador is a great horn. Your horn dates to early 1974 and should still be of good ... | |
| Horns & Mouthpieces | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been away from playing 29 years and just cleaned up my 78 Conn student trumpet I played ... A: Mark, Congrats on your return to playing again! You have several questions here and a full reply ... | |
| Trumpet Manufacturer | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Silver Sherwood Master trumpet that I bought new from Montgomery Ward back around 1947 to ... A: Lyle, I found this question in the general pool. I guess whoever you asked didn't have an answer for ... | |
| King 600 Trumpet Serial # 655947 | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: We have found a used trumpet for our 10 year old. This is his first year in band. The trumpet was ... A: Beka, The horn is from around 1977 when King quality was still very good. The value really depends ... | |
| 1928 Martin Handcraft Symphony | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a 1928 Martin Handcraft Symphony large bore (0.46) trumpet. It was just silver plated ... A: Dave, The Handcraft was the top Martin line until the Committee came out. There were several models ... | |
| Old Pocket Trumpet | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to determine the value of a cool little pocket trumpet I recently acquired. It is ... A: Peter, K&H was a good maker of brass but most of their horns were not well known in the US. A pocket ... | |
| trumpet identification | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: My cousin owns a new/uses store and recently a gentleman brought in a trumpet to sell. This trumpet ... A: Lawrence, Doc helped design a series of trumpets for Conn after he left Getzen. Unfortunately, Conn ... | |
| trumpet | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: In searching through my basement, I found my old trumpet. Went to have it cleaned etc. before I ... A: Jo-anne, The NY made Bach horns are pretty rare to find. The model 31 bell is also pretty rare to ... | |
| Buescher Aristocrat trumpet | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Mike-Just purchased Buescher Aristocrat trumpet for $300.Horn and case in great condition. For my ... A: Ernest, The horn is from about 1969 and would be an intermediate level player. They are solid built ... | |
| Getzen Capri | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have a Silver Getzen Capri from the Seventies that I do not play too much because I usually ... A: Scott, The Capri is a very good playing horn and is thought highly of. Your horn dates to 1975 and ... | |
| old trumpet | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an Indiana Band Instrument trumpet Serial no. 8093 in it's original case. It was step-dad's ... A: Jan, Indiana Band Instrument Company was started in the late 1920's and was purchased by Martin in ... | |
| Holton Cornet | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I own a Holton Cornet model A501 purchased in 1970. Any info as to what it is worth and any other ... A: Brent, sorry for the delay but I got called out of town. The 501 is a good student level model. The ... | |
| Vintage/Antique Trumpet | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I was at an antique store and happened to find a trumpet, i bought it and now am trying to figure ... A: I have checked several sources and it looks like Conn's Pan American division made the stencil horn. ... | |
| Wurlitzer Trumpet | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Wurlitzer Professional USA which is marked Czechoslovakia where the mouth piece inserts. ... A: John, The horn was made after WWI and before WWII. Wurlitzer had their horns made by several ... | |
| Getzen Eterna? | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mike, So I've had my trumpet in storage for the last 5 or 6 years and I'm thinking about ... A: Phil, Sorry for the delay, but I have been at a Shrine Convention this last week. Your horn is from ... | |
| King Master Cornet | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I salvaged a cornet the other day. It was beautifully engraved, with the words "king" and "Master" ... A: Trey, The Master is one of the all time best cornets made. H N White started them in the early ... | |
| Vintage/Antique Trumpet | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I was at an antique store and happened to find a trumpet, i bought it and now am trying to figure ... A: Brett, Chances are that it is a stencil. That means a horn that was made by a larger maker for a ... | |
| Buesher Coronet | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Buesher Aristocrat coronet, Model LP 245 Serial # 313436 can you tell me the particulars on ... A: Neal, The horn is a pro model Aristocrat that was made in 1948. The model number is 245 and the LP ... | |
| Besson Trumpet | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that was my father's when he was in high school. He was born in 1931 so I know it ... A: Annette, It is a nice Besson trumpet from about 1925 or so. It plays in modern low pitch and has a ... | |
| information on my trumpet | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a Conn Directors trumpet that I have had forever but know nothing about. The model number is ... A: Beth, The L40878 is the serial number. On the receiver where the mouthpiece inserts is the model. It ... | |
| Older Conn Trumpet | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: Good day. My daughter inherited a Conn trumpet. We looked up the serial number of 157201. Can you ... A: Wendy, Yes the date is correct for the serial number. You could vacuum and clean the case without a ... | |
| Conn trumpet | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: You responded to my question recently about my father's silver plated Conn trumpet (serial #249334). ... A: Andrea, The 26-B is a nice playing all around horn. They were made to mix into bands and have a nice ... | |
| Conn Trumpet Small Lead Pipe | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a trumpet made by conn the finish is mostly brass, however the valves and part of the tuning ... A: Bill, Conn made the Victor line for many years. Your horn dates to 1956-1957 and has a nickel plated ... | |
| Olds trumpet | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Is a 1951 olds ambassador trumpet good for marching band? My son has a Yamaha but would like to ... A: Naomi, I agree the Weimar is a bad horn! The Ambassador you are looking at is one of the best ... | |
| buescher aristocrat | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I picked up a model T120 Buescher Aristocrat trumpet, serial number 359,xxx [1960]. Its a large bore ... A: Joe, It is somewhat rare but I have seen several large bore Aristocrat horns out there. Does it say ... | |
| F. Besson | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a F. Besson Serial number 56008. BREVETE S.G.D.G. 96 RUE D'ANGOULEME PARIS My Father's ... A: Rich, The horn is most likely a cornet and not a trumpet. Measure the length from the end of the ... | |
| Pitching top A - becoming a nightmare! | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a competent cornet player of some 30-odd years, but I think I now have a 'phobia' when trying ... A: Trevor, It is a tough slot on a lot of horns. Do a lot of lip slurs with the 1-2 combo to work on ... | |
| Nova Cornet | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have found a NOVA Cornet in good condition - HOWEVER, I have not been able to find anything about ... A: Terry, As far as I can figure out, Nova was a music chain in Southern California. They made a few ... | |
| Silvertone Bandmaster Trumpet | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Silvertone Bandmaster trumpet with no other identifying markings except for a number on the ... A: Kaila, The horn was made by Blessing in Elkhart Indiana for Sears. The horn was made in 1963 and ... | |
| Couesnon Bb trumpet | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Couesnon Bb silver trumpet in near mint condition.On the valves, it is stamped Couesnon ... A: Dick, There are no published lists of Couesnon serial numbers. I believe that your horn is somewhere ... | |
| Courtois Al Hirt trumpet | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I ran across your AllExperts page when I Googled one of my horns, and then spent several hours ... A: Dave, LeBlanc bought Holton in 1962 and after that the Hirt models were sold with either the LeBlanc ... | |
| Buying a used trumpet | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: my wife played semi-seriously in HS 30+ years ago, and wants to try to pick back up. For $300, does ... A: Robert, If it is 2 years old and all the slides and valves move as they are supposed to, then the ... | |
| Holten t401 | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I got a Holten trumpet model t401 serial number 524844. Well I really dont know anything about it. ... A: Jayson, The 401 model is the Galaxy and they were good players. The serial dates the horn to 1974. ... | |
| Al Hirt, Leblanc Paris | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: He was pretty good in high school and ended up with a Silver, Al Hirt autograph Leblanc Paris ... A: Troy, Well it isn't worth as much as your trade items that you mention. The sticker would be ... | |
| Buescher TruTone Trumpet | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Was curious if you know anything about a Buescher trumpet I have. The serial number is 114057 with ... A: Richard, Your horn is a Buescher Model 11 trumpet. The serial number dates it to 1922. The Model 11 ... | |
| Blessing Trumpet | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Pawul, I was looking at a Blessing trumpet on eBay that is listed as the Naked Lady model. I ... A: Renae, Since I didn't see the horn I can't tell you for sure. Blessing did make some very detailed ... | |
| suggestions on a professional model trumpet | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Several months ago I started playing my trumpet again after 30 years. I played from 3rd grade ... A: Dave, Congrats on your comeback! There are a multitude of horns out there you could look at in that ... | |
| Bach Mercedes | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mike I think I know allot about the animal, especially Bachs. But recently I have been getting ... A: Ron, You bring up a lot of good points. I have seen Mercedes horns with a few different bells on ... | |
| trumpet parts | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I need to replace the 3rd valve on a Yamaha YTR6320. I haven't used it in ... A: David, It sounds like you hit it pretty hard from the bottom to unstick it. You might have bent the ... | |
| 1960's OLDS Recording | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I apologize if this is a duplication my computer crashed so... I have an OLDS recording serial ... A: Terry, I am glad you decided to get it out and play it again. Depending who you talk to, the ... | |
| King trumpet | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: The bell of the trumpet reads American Standard Made by King Craftsmen H N White Company Cleveland ... A: Beverly, The horn dates to 1950 and was made as a student level player. The value depends on the ... | |
| Blessing Trumpet | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a used trumpet in a thrift store for my son as he has been playing trumpet in ... A: Christian, I am not sure why your question was sent to the pool but I will answer it for you. The XL ... | |
| martin magna and imperial flugelhorns | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: i have both they have lousy intonation what do you know about this problem art A: Art, They are just not very good in the partials. That is common with a LOT of flugels. It has to do ... | |
| Removing baked on epoxy | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I saw on a question that you answered that epoxy can be removed from a horn with a hardware store ... A: Joe, The Epoxy remover from Lowes or Home Depot will strip the coating. It will take a few ... | |
| King Tempo Age Question | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a trumpet stamped King Tempo Eastlake, OH. I know the company started using Eastlake in the ... A: Dave, Many people have the same problem with serials from King. They had a King list and a Cleveland ... | |
| Bach mercedes trumpet | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at a Bach Mercedes trumpet, Serial in 76XXX and supposedly in 1972. Looks in really ... A: Beth, At $800 the horn would be priced right for a Mount Vernon made Mercedes. If it is the Mercedes ... | |
| Trumpet | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a Selmer Bundy deluxe trumpet number 7246. It's in mint condition, no worn spots, maybe ... A: Dale, It depends on who made it for Selmer. Before they bought the Pedler plant in 1958 they had ... | |
| Sticking valve | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm 71 and a flute and sometimes french horn player so I know very little about trumpets. About 3 ... A: Elaine, It sounds like the horn has built up varnish in the valve casing over the years. That is the ... | |
| King Siver Flair Trumpet Serial Question | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I am not asking about value, but having a hard time understanding how old (or new) my trumpet is. I ... A: Russell, I picked up this question after someone put it into the general pool because they didn't ... | |
| Advice on an intermediate level trumpet | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I've been trying to choose a next level horn for my son, who is in high school, and I don't want to ... A: Sarah, Sorry for the delay in answering but I have had computer issues. I wouldn't spend the money ... | |
| CONN trumpet | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: My 11 year old grandson who plays baritone in his school band asked me for a trumpet for his ... A: Tami, I am confused by your description that it is in perfect condition but is old and battered? The ... | |
| Holton ST 204 | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I have a Holton ST200 that I have had for several years and not played because I also have a ... A: Scott, Your 204 dates to 1972. They are very good players and still thought well of by collectors. ... | |
| Yamaha C Trumpet YTR-6445 HGS II | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Serial number 401092. Can you tell me what vintage this trumpet is, based on the serial number? ... A: Tim, Sorry for the delay but the vacation settings didn't take from AE. Here is the link to the ... | |
| Range | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm a sophomore at my High school and I am one of the first chairs and in our field show, there are ... A: Jake, The whole key is more practice. I know that sounds like a pat answer but it really is true. ... | |
| Compatible parts for a 1919 Holton T602r | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1919 Holton T602r trumpet for my daughter. The valve return springs need to be ... A: Lynn, The T602 only started production in the 1960's. I would bet you have one that was made after ... | |
| C.G. Conn horn | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a horn with C.G. Conn, New Wonder Ltd. It also appears to have engraved at the tip of the ... A: Vickie, The horn and the case are separate items and did not go together to start. Someone over the ... | |
| king tempo trumpet | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a trumpet at an estate sale and would like to know more information about it. It ... A: Darrell, The Tempo was designed by King as an intermediate level horn in the mid 1960's. It was made ... | |
| King Silver Flair Trumpet | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a King Silver Flair trumpet , serial # 456686, in near perfect condition. There are no ... A: Peggy, It is a original pro model Silver Flair. It is a model 1055 and the ones starting in the ... | |
| silvertone trumpet, blessing cornet | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I've learned alot from your answers in general. I played the trumpet years ago, had a Conn director ... A: Heidi, I am glad to hear that you are again interested in the trumpet! The Blessing would be a good ... | |
| c1930's Manhattan Trumpet - Selmer? | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I acquired a Manhattan trumpet which would appear to fit with the on-line literature as an ... A: Rob, It is tough to trace makers for the old Selmer UK horns. They used so many companies around the ... | |
| Question about a czecho slovakian trumpet | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I bought this trumpet from a guy who just had it there but did not know any information on it for ... A: Francisco, The number 222-223-224 are the valve numbers. It is possible you have a cornet and not a ... | |
| information on an OLD trumpet | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that I would like to know more about. On the bell it WEYMANN KEYSTONE ... A: Roseanne, Weymann was in business from 1864-1942 in Philadelphia Pa. They didn't make their brass ... | |
| Blessing ML-1, Yamaha 4335, King 2055S Silver Flair, Schagerl? | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a decent intermediate-type trumpet. What do you think of: --Blessing ML-1 --Yamaha ... A: I have played a Schagerl rotary valve and it was a very good horn. I haven't played their piston ... | |
| Serialnumber on Ambassador Horn | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Good evening. I have come upon a horn that I am not sure what I should call. I would say "trumpet" ... A: Ann-Marie, Measure the horn from the end of the bell to the end where the mouthpiece attaches. If it ... | |
| Thibouville Lamy Cornet | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I was given a shepherd's crook cornet several years ago but have never been able to find out ... A: Bruce, Thibouville-Lamy was in business from 1867-1950 in Paris. They had 4 factories and over 1000 ... | |
| Elkhart horn ballpark worth | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Mr. Pawul I have an Elkart Horn. it is a 22B with a BI-222 mouthpiece. The serial ... A: Cheryl, The 22B is a very collectable horn and it would have some value. However, from your ... | |
| Comparing my Horns | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I had asked you a question in the past and really like the answer you gave me so here i am again to ... A: Raymond, Thanks for your kind words. It is tough to rate the horns against eachother because they ... | |
| Silvertone instruments | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: MIKE: Do you know who made Sears & Roebuck's line of brass instruments such as bugles, cornets and ... A: Garry, Over the years there were several makers of Silvertone horns. Some were European and there ... | |
| 1939 Reynolds Cornet | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Got an unusual one for you: Reynolds appraisal My son bought a '39 Reynolds cornet #32XX, we've had ... A: Tim, If you got a new horn to replace it you would be looking at the $1700-2200 range. It is ... | |
| king silvertone/ silversonic | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I grew up playing my fathers king SilverSonic cornet that he purchased and taught himself how to ... A: Elizabeth, King used the SilverTone name until after WWII when Sears sued them to take the name for ... | |
| trumpet | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: What do you think of the Getzen 490 trumpet? A: Warren, I like the 400 line. It is closer to the 700 than the 300 and has a very full smooth sound. ... | |
| Besson Trumpet | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Wondering if you can help me date and value Besson Trumpet that I have. It is silver with flowers ... A: Leonie, The New Creation was an interesting horn. They are heavy and have a nice darker sound than ... | |
| Getzen Severinson | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I picked up a Trumpet about 10 years ago for my first daughter she wasn't sure if she wanted to play ... A: Ron, The horn is a pro model that was built around 1977-78. Doc Severinsen helped design the horn ... | |
| Cornet cleaning vs. trumpet cleaning | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently switched from trumpet to a Getzen Eterna cornet, with copper bell, as my primary ... A: Carlos, The basic cleaning is the same with both horns. I like to run clear water through the horn ... | |
| Value of trumpet | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me approximately what a new Olds Mendez trumpet, bought in 1965 for $380, would be ... A: Sydney, The value is really based on the finish and wear to it, wear to the valves, work needed now ... | |
| CG Conn Trumpet serial@272404 | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: was looking to see if you could give me an estimated value and date for the trumpet I listed above. ... A: The horn is called the New Era and is a typical peashooter design. It has a very brilliant tone and ... | |
| CG Conn Trumpet serial@272404 | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: was looking to see if you could give me an estimated value and date for the trumpet I listed above. ... A: Lori, Conn made several models and without knowing which one you have I can't give a close range of ... | |
| trumpet | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Who do you think makes a better trumpet-Kanstul or Getzen? A: Warren, Well I would have to ask you who makes a better car, GM or Ford? You have to be a lot more ... | |
| raw brass versus lacquer | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Mike I bought a Tony Scodwell B flat trumpet from Chuck Levins about a year ago. I was told at the ... A: Wayne, Tony doesn't publish his serial numbers so dating is very difficult. His newer horns are all ... | |
| WEIMAR TRUMPET | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I want to get my 11 year old his first trumpet and I see these on EBAY allot for very reasonable ... A: Rob, The quick and easy answer is NO! The ones I have played were cheaply built and my students ... | |
| 1976 Benge LA Trumpet | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering how to further identify the bell size of this trumpet. There is no bell size ... A: Billie, Most likely it is a 3, which is the most common. Your horn dates to 1975 and every trumpet ... | |
| Conn Cornet??? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I bought a very used Conn (I think cornet) at a pawn shop for 80bucks for a friend who turned out ... A: Polly, The horn dates to 1965 and is probably a 15A Director model. They were a very good student ... | |
| trumpet advice | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at two used trumpets for my 4th grade son. He is in beginner band and has been ... A: Cathy, The horns compare to eachother pretty well. So there isn't a great playing advantage with ... | |
| Olds Ambassador Trumpet | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Pawul, I've just dug out my trumpet which was stashed away in a closet for approx. 35 yrs! I was ... A: Charlie, Your horn dates to early 1967 and is one of the years that are in demand. The value is ... | |
| martin cornet identification | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Iv'e looked over the internet and i simply cannot find out what sort of condition my horn is. It's a ... A: Shane, In 1961 Martin became part of Richards Music Corporation. RMC stands for the Roundtable of ... | |
| buggle Ar Huttl | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Erick wrote at 2011-01-10 03:00:00 I have a bugle made by Ar Huttl. I will like to have information ... A: Erick, Without seeing it I can't tell you for sure what you have. From your description I would ... | |
| Giardinelli GTR 812 vs Jupiter 1000S/1002S | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to purchase a trumpet that is a bit of a step-up from a beginner level student ... A: I do have a few horns that I am selling. Since I run a repair and refinish business I always am ... | |
| Giardinelli GTR 812 vs Jupiter 1000S/1002S | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to purchase a trumpet that is a bit of a step-up from a beginner level student ... A: Good Answer and question! I like Jupiter horns and their quality has grown tremendously in the last ... | |
| Cornet ID | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a cornet from e-bay, and I'm not sure what make it is. Engraved on the bell are a ... A: Eric, Through the years there have been hundreds of music stores and chains that never made brass ... | |
| Cornet ID | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a cornet from e-bay, and I'm not sure what make it is. Engraved on the bell are a ... A: Eric, It is a bit of a modified S lead pipe. They were very popular between 1880 and 1920. The horn ... | |
| date and price and information | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a king tempo 600 USA trumpet and the serial numbers on the trumpet says 41 357216. there is ... A: Justin, The 600 was the student model from King. The serial dates the horn to 1991. The value ... | |
| Giardinelli GTR 812 vs Jupiter 1000S/1002S | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to purchase a trumpet that is a bit of a step-up from a beginner level student ... A: Russ, I have to ask if you have played them all? I am curious what you mean by "superior" in your ... | |
| Trumpet learning for older adults | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I enjoy your responses to the numerous questions asked. About me: An older adult learning the ... A: Great to hear you are learning the horn as an adult. It is never to late to pick up the greatest ... | |
| Martin Trumpet history | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin trumpet that I bought new around 1946 I think. I was 14 years old so don't remember ... A: Orville, It is a great pro horn! Your serial dates it to around 1947 or 48. Here is a link to tell ... | |
| Found an old silvertone. | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently found an old silvertone trumpet with the number 72355 written on the lower half of the ... A: It is a Sears horn. It was probably made by Blessing, but could have been another maker. A Blessing ... | |
| trumpet value ? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Frankie Bull,I have my son's school trumpet the marking on it are "Designed by Vincent Bach ... A: Walt, I think you asked me a question that you wanted to send to someone else. But since you asked I ... | |
| Found an old silvertone. | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently found an old silvertone trumpet with the number 72355 written on the lower half of the ... A: Matt, There are two Silvertone horns. King made a sterling silver bell that was a SilverTone. Then ... | |
| of questionable standards | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: sir, I am a junior in high school looking into buying a new trumpet. The one I have is a bundy ... A: Keilani, I wouldn't do it. That horn is a lesser horn than what you have. I have seen several come ... | |
| Vintage Trumpet | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a vintage trumpet from the Cleveland Musical Instrument Company. It is called the ... A: Ray, Cleveland Musical Instruments was bought by H N White's King company in 1925. The horn dates ... | |
| Range and Endurance | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I've only played trummpet for 2 years now and i want to build up my endurance and range how do you ... A: Tim, The key is to practice. You can build you range and endurance by playing more each day. Your ... | |
| york trumpet | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a York (Grand Rapids Michigan)Trumpet sn 95164. It is in poor condition, dented and some ... A: Edward, Even a dented and broken horn can be used for parts. Since the horn is from around 1930 it ... | |
| F Besson Cornet | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a cornet that was presented to my grandfather from Willison's Great World Circus in 1910. I ... A: Caylan, Besson was one of the first cornet makers and has been around since 1838. The instruments in ... | |
| flugelhorn | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: If both a Yamaha 731 and a 635T are in similar condition at a similar price, which would be the ... A: Ron, It really depends on the music you will play and what feel you want. I think the 635 is more ... | |
| near mint, Ohio Band Instrument Co. Regent Trumpet | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a pro trumpet player who was just given a horn to have as a back-up horn on-stage as my Jerome ... A: Ed, Yes they were student horns but the specs were all done by Foster Reynolds so they are very good ... | |
| Old trumpet | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Elkhart bandmaster silver tone trumpet with the number 44017. I don't know if it is a ... A: Maria, The Bandmaster line was a stencil made by several companies in Elkhart over the years. It is ... | |
| Old Liberty Trumpet | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an older Liberty trumpet that I received from my grandfather about 30 years ago. Would like ... A: David, The horn is pre 1930 and would have been a pro player during that time. Here is a website on ... | |
| C or B flat | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how I can tell if my trumpet is a C trumpet or a B flat? What note should I ... A: Sarah, On a C trumpet the tuning note with open fingerings is a C. On a Bb the open tuning note is a ... | |
| Airy sound | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I've been playing for five years and have practiced every for those five years. i've recently been ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. Yes, you have had a setback in the new embouchure. The best thing ... | |
| Horton Clark Cornet???? | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Horton Clark instrument for my son in 1960.I think it's a cornet as it is shorter than ... A: John, The Clarke model was a pro cornet in it's time. Herbert L. Clarke helped design it and was one ... | |
| Staccato notes | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been playing trumpet for two years and have been in middle school and high school bands. ... A: Nick, The length of time devoted to the note does not change. A eighth Staccato note is just as long ... | |
| Airy sound | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I've been playing for five years and have practiced every for those five years. i've recently been ... A: Duane, I assume you didn't have an airy sound before? The question I have to ask is what changed? ... | |
| Selmer trumpet | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a silver (plate) Selmer trumpet made in France at an auction in excellent shape, in Selmer ... A: Robert, There are a few factors that you didn't mention like the model and if the valves show any ... | |
| Regent Trumpet | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have my father's old trumpet. It's a Regent , silver, and has mother of pearl on the 3 valves. The ... A: Stephanie, The Regent name was used by Ohio Band Instrument Company of Cleveland Ohio. Your fathers ... | |
| cleaveland trumpet | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am purchasing "THe Cleaveland" from a local vintage shop and am wondering if I can still get parts ... A: Kellie, Sorry but we were out of town at a wedding this last week. The serial number will be on the ... | |
| Older model 37 | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have had this model 37 for 30+ years, and I'm trying to find the real age. It was pretty old when ... A: Glen, The horn is a Mt Vernon NY made Bach from 1954. The Bach factory has a shop record of every ... | |
| Flugelhorn Value | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I own a Yamaha YFH-731 Flugelhorn that is collecting dust in my closet. I would like to sell it, but ... A: Chris, The value depends on the wear to the finish and valves, work needed to put it into top ... | |
| Trumpet vs. Cornet? | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: .. I have played cornet (a Conn Connquest) off and on since middle school back in the'70's. I ... A: Rob, Sorry but this question got lost in my box. I have problems with directors that don't ... | |
| Valve Lapping | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I just had the valves on my Bach Stradivarius lapped and although they work fine they are making a ... A: Megan, The lapping compound is actually fine grit that wears away some of the high spots on a valve ... | |
| Paul Jarman | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: My husband brought home a trumpet that says Paul Jarman on the bell and made in czechoslovakia on ... A: Mindy, It is a horn that was made for a music store as a house brand. They are called stencil horns ... | |
| old C.G. conn trumpet | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I've salvaged an old Conn trumpet. It's silver in color with a gold wash bell. On the bell it's ... A: Jeff, The horn dates to 1906 from the serial number. The other markings on the valves designate the ... | |
| B flat Cornet | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My fiance used to play the B flat Cornet. He speaks of his enjoyment playing his B flat Cornet with ... A: Janice, It is so nice to hear that you want to give him the gift of making music again. If he hasn't ... | |
| Harry Pedler Trumpet | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Pawul, I have a Harry Pedler and Sons trumpet, serial #94815. It works fine, no valve or slide ... A: Catherine, The Pedler Company and name ceased to exist when Selmer bought them in 1958. Before that ... | |
| Henri Selmer K-Modified Trumpet | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have this trumpet from my father and I'm looking for info and possible value. I believe it's a ... A: Kenny, The K-mod is the most famous of the Selmer Paris horns. The serial number dates your horn to ... | |
| selling my trumpet | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2006 Accent brass trumpet that i bought for 750$ and played it for three years. it comes ... A: Carly, Sorry for the delay but I had the flu. It is a shame that Accent doesn't have any name ... | |
| F E Olds & Son Ultratone11, Fullerton, Ca | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine gave me her dad's trumpet. (I thought it was a bugle but my husband says it it a ... A: Holly, Sorry, I got the flu and haven't been able to get to questions for a week now. The Ultratone ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking at a trumpet in a pawn store. The only markings that I see are a marching band ... A: Raymond, Conn had the Director line made in Japan by Yamaha in 1971. They are pretty good student ... | |
| 1915 boosey & co "solbron" value? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I've asked a few music shops with no success. I will write all info as it is engraved "sobron" ... A: Tom, Use the serial number on the valves to date the horn, that makes it 1906. The Solbron was the ... | |
| Late 20's York Trumpet | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I Bought this York Grand Rapids Michigan Trumpet with a serial # 85111 from a guy who asked you a ... A: Randy, Taking valves from one brand to another rarely works. Besides the diameter, you have to match ... | |
| Pan Am trumpet | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I know it is a student model but can you tell me anything about this horn. Have not received it yet ... A: Raymond, A lot will depend on which model of horn you have, and the year made. Pan American was a ... | |
| Value | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am the 2nd owner of an Olds Recording #108466 with it's original oval shaped case. I had it ... A: The Recording was the top of the Olds line in 1954 when your horn was made. They are great players ... | |
| Holton Collegiate s/n 339516 Brass | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My 5th grader is starting band this year and is playing a trumpet. This is a old horn in excellent ... A: Bill, Good questions and the bottom line is that it is the correct horn for a starting student. The ... | |
| Student Trupet | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I was looking to save some money on a trumpet for my 10yr old daughter and found an internet website ... A: Kim, Generally they are correct. Bach numbers are lower as the quality goes up. The Strad line is ... | |
| Martin Trumpet | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an older trumpet with engraving (not stamped) on the bell that just says "The Martin ... A: Cindy, The horn was made around 1964 and is from the time when Martin was on the last of their era. ... | |
| olds super , LA, vintage 1948 trumpet | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is playing the above trumpet that is in good repair, no rot, with original matching ... A: Byard, The Olds Super was a top of the line horn. I would have it restored before even beginning to ... | |
| Trumpet | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pedler and Sons trumpet with a serial number of 25131. I just wanted to know when it was ... A: Ignacio, The horn was made in the early 1950's. The plant was bought by Selmer in 1958 and the brand ... | |
| Buescher 400 trumpet | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Buescher 400 trumpet, serial number dates it to 1959. It is a T140 model, lp, and is in ... A: Dave, The 400 was the top of the Buescher line for many years. They are solid pro horns and were ... | |
| Trumpet Nadirali & Co | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought this trumpet in India (Udaipur). What do you think about this instrument? It is ... A: Przemek, I am sorry to tell you but every horn I have played from them was poor playing and poorly ... | |
| Bundy H. & A. Selmer Trumpet and Case | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a vintage trumpet and case at an auction. The finish on the trumpet is bad but ... A: Janice, The horn is a pre Bach Bundy model and is from around 1958 or so. it was made for Selmer by ... | |
| Trumpet | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have A SELMER BUNDY TRumpet that my mother and uncle played in High School, I played it as well. ... A: James, I can't give you a manufacture year until I could see the horn. Selmer had their horns built ... | |
| King 601 and Bach TR300 | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: The Bach TR300 is c. 1962; the King 601 is c. 1995. They both play equally well (to this amateur); ... A: Chris, The 601 is intermediate based on the design and the designation that King gave it. They play ... | |
| Trumpet sheet music | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My son and 4 of his friends want to play like Kid Ory Band. They have trouble finding sheet music ... A: Don, I understand the impatience of youth! But the way I, and countless others, learned was to write ... | |
| WW1 Bugle | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have my grandfather's WW1 bugle w/strap and tassels that he used in the war. He was the bugler ... A: Nancy, Without knowing the brand, condition (how big and deep are the dents), and playability I can ... | |
| antique trumpet | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a very old trumpet from an antique store called an "All American Made" trumpet, ... A: Jesse, It is totally safe to work on the horn unless the metal has deteriorated from Zinc ... | |
| Blessing Trumpet | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I was recently left an E K Blessing Artist Model trumpet with the serial number 120133. It came with ... A: Rebecca, I would have to know the finish and condition to give you a better idea of value. Without ... | |
| The Olds Studio Model Trumpet ser#339759 | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an Olds Studio Model Trumpet ser#339759 w/nickel bell. We obtained it from a brother in law ... A: Donald, Your trumpet dates to 1960. The Studio was a very good player that was a brighter horn than ... | |
| unidentifiable by ANYone Conn trumpet | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a frankenstein of a trumpet tho its an original...just that no one seems to be able to decide ... A: Kent, I talked to a few different people about your horn. Their, and my, opinion is it is a 6B that ... | |
| Holton Elkhorn | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have recently found a Holton Elkhorn wis USA, it has a mute and mouth piece that was made by ... A: Riley, The horn dates to 1947 from the Holton plant in Elkhorn Wisconsin. There should be a two ... | |
| Harry Pedeler "Art" trumpet | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Harry Pedler & Sons trumpet marked "Art", bought circa the late 1940's. Its been boxed for ... A: David, Pedler made some very good horns when they had the Art line. If it has sat you should take it ... | |
| Choosing trumpet model | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: After years of renting I'm thinking of buying a trumpet for my kids. One is entering high school, ... A: lol, these are good questions for you to look at. Personally, I wouldn't spend the extra money ... | |
| Powder coating a cornet/trumpet? | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: Would powder coating be a good alternate to replating a silver horn? Powder coating looks nice, is ... A: Jeremy, Many of the Chinese makers use powder coating on their horns. The finish is good and the ... | |
| Antque Stradivarius Trumpet Value | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1928 Stradivarius trumpet in decent condition - brass exterior is faded, but it plays well ... A: Tom, The value is based on the wear to the finish and valves, work needed to make it play 100%, and ... | |
| Mike's choice in Bb trumpet - Getzen 700S Eterna II | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Mike. First off, thanks so much for being a wonderful resource on the 'net for the trumpet buying ... A: Herb, Thank you so much for the kind compliments! I have always liked Getzen and King as my main two ... | |
| Bundy Selmer Cornet | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I read on another question posted here that Bundy purchased Selmer Paris horns and added the Bundy ... A: Bill, The only horns that were partially done here were the K modified models. If you have an H%26A ... | |
| Cleveland Superior Coronte | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a coronte that says "Cleveland Superior Made By King Craftsmen HN White Cleveland" on the ... A: Debbie, The Superior was designed as an intermediate level horn by King. Go on Ebay and search ... | |
| vintage instruments | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 grandsons beginning band in the 6th grade. I have an American Standard,Cleveland Music ... A: Stacy, The American Standard was made by King as a student model and would be a suitable horn for ... | |
| CORNET | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an old American Leader Deluxe cornet and was interested in finding out about it. I couldn't ... A: Joe, The biggest problem with the horn is that it is a stencil model. It was one of the names used ... | |
| Buescher trumpet circa 1946 - value | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have my late father's Buescher trumpet that I too played in school. The serial code is 306706 with ... A: Tim, The 205 was a pro model that has a tuning slide that is reversed with the third valve slide. It ... | |
| any info would be great | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: its GOT INVICTA distributed by selmer LONDON foreign inscribed on it and the number 70767, the mouth ... A: Daniel, Good luck trying to get info on the Selmer London brand. They had many makers do their horns ... | |
| 1920's Trumpet | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that was my grandfathers. Its silver, has ivory buttons. It is in its original case ... A: Natasha, The horn was the top of the line for King in the 1920's. Here is a link for the 1932 ad for ... | |
| Getzen Capri 590s | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I a looking at a 1975 or 1974 Getzen Capri 590s trumpet for my son. He started last year on a ... A: John, The 590 is a very good intermediate level horn. They play full and with good intonation. ... | |
| Collegiate Cornet | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have just recently purchased a Collegiate Cornet at a swap meet for 50 bucks and i was wondering ... A: Luis, You are correct of a date in 1941. The Collegiate line was a low level pro horn at that time. ... | |
| Tonguing | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I've been playing trumpet for about five years now (I'm about to be a junior in High School), and ... A: Sarah, You have a very good question. You must be able to tongue smoothly to advance as a player. ... | |
| Old trumpet | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up an old trumpet and was wondering just how old it might be. It's an ambassador with ... A: Dominick, The horn dates to 1957 when Olds quality was top notch. Kanstul has the best place for ... | |
| Trumpet Plating | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: When a Bach Strad trumpet has been silver plated, do they put a coating of Lacquer on the horn? A: Stephen, Well a short answer to you question is yes, and no. Bach does not do a lacquer coating from ... | |
| J W Pepper trumpet | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: My sister has a jw pepper silver trumpet serial no 67534 can you tell me about what year it was made ... A: Lindsay, The horn dates somewhere around 1910. The value depends on the model, condition and type of ... | |
| King superior trumpets? | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm a bit of a horn collector myself, and a horn in my collection has been stumping me... It's a ... A: Steven, The Superior was an intermediate level horn that was made by King, but labeled Cleveland. ... | |
| 1941 Holton Trumpet-Serial No. 142496 | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to sell a 1941 Holton Trumpet, Serial No. 142496 made in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, but I have ... A: Debra, The Collegiate is the student line from Holton. However, in 1941 they were still considered ... | |
| trumpet age | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: the serial no. is 50031...could you tell me the age of this instrument? it is in good condition, ... A: Ted, Charles E George was the President of the Vega Band Instrument Company in the 1920's. They ... | |
| Martin Imperial Cornet | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Found a Martin Imperial cornet in town but do not know much about the Imperial model. I think that ... A: Bob, The Imperial was a good intermediate level player when your cornet was made in 1964. The ... | |
| old Elkhart trumpet - complete? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Although not a trumpet player, I just acquired an old-appearing trumpet which does not seem to be ... A: Michael, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town for a few days.Your horn dates between 1924-1929 ... | |
| student trumpet | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I've read the many responses that you all post on this forum and thank you for your time. My son ... A: Chad, Thanks for the comments. First I would say "rubbish" to the Director that says the trumpet ... | |
| Conn 20B | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I found a Conn 20B trumpet with a serial number in the 400,000 range. Can you tell me if this is a ... A: Maureen, The 20B is a now a student model and would be good for a beginner. If the horn has the word ... | |
| ambassador | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Sent you a msg bout month ago.i have retrieved my cornet from dads and this is only # i can find on ... A: Bill, The serial number places the horn to early 1955. The Ambassador has been known as the best of ... | |
| Buescher Super 400 Trumpet | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Buescher Super 400 trumpet that I played in school. The serial code is 360165. (1960?) ... A: The 400 was the top of the Buescher line. Your date is correct and you are correct that it is a pro ... | |
| ludwig standard trumpet | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: we have found a trumpet brass serial # R7291 can yu tell me what it is worth if anything ... A: Robert, Ludwig didn't make their own horns. It seems that you have a Ludwig that was made by Pedler ... | |
| 1978-1979 Bach Mercedes | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bach Mercedes trumpet from around 1978 with serial number #137497. From reading posts, ... A: Jeff, If the horn is from 1978 it would be a Mercedes II. They are intermediate level horns and play ... | |
| trumpet valves | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: why on some older trumpets did they copper plate the valves? what were the advantages and also what ... A: John, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town without internet. There were a few older companies ... | |
| York Trumpet | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a York Grand Rapids Michigan Trumpet with a serial # 85111. I was wondering if you could tell ... A: Dan, The horn dates between 1927-1929 if it is a York. It would be considered a professional model. ... | |
| C.G. Conn Ltd Trumpet | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Below I have pasted the question I sent to you last week, but you were unable to come up with a ... A: Jessica, You gave me the mouthpiece info. What I need to ID the horn is the number and letter that ... | |
| Trumpet/mouthpiece selection | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a former reed player now switching to trumpet. As a motivated student, is there a single ... A: Myron, Congrats on moving over to the best instrument in the band! There is a lot of debate on what ... | |
| Conn 100B trumpet | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 100B (not 1000B) trumpet and wanted to ask if this is a Conn. It says Doc Severinsen 100B ... A: Dan, The horn is an intermediate level player. It was made by Conn and is from 1973-1974 before they ... | |
| Mercedes Trumpet | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a ore 1978 mercedes Trumpet that I completed my maters in practicle with in 1977, for ... A: Tim, The Mercedes went through several changes over the years. The ones from the 1950's are worth a ... | |
| Ambassador trumpet | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to sell my Ambassador trumpet but know not too much about it except it from around 1955 ... A: Kathy, Your horn is a cornet and not a trumpet. The 1955-56 dating is correct. They are great ... | |
| small bore flugel | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Mike,I am a comeback player who is looking to buy a used small bore flugel.Originally a French horn ... A: Jason, I understand your preference to the smaller "original" bore size. Unfortunately, there are ... | |
| wurlitzer Artist special #80352 pictures | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: The expert can't answer your question. Your Question was: Hello. I have inherited 4 trumpets, 3 ... A: Mario, The horn was made by the Pan American division of Conn in 1932. It looks to be in good shape ... | |
| holton cornet? | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given a Holton Collegiate cornet. I play trumpet, so I'm not very knowledgable about ... A: Elora, Late in the 1970's through about 2000, Holton had some of their Collegiate horns made in ... | |
| Trumpet sound? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I borrowed a school-owned trumpet, and its seems really old, but before i took out any of the valves ... A: Jenny, It sounds like you either have the valves back in the wrong casings, or you have them turned ... | |
| Selmer Paris K-MOD Lightweight 1966 | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1966 (38433) Selmer Paris. It's in terrible shape and has been since my grandpa bought it ... A: Stephanie, Any K-Mod horn is worthy of restoring as long as it isn't a total wreck. It has more ... | |
| vincent bach trumpet mouthpiece | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently brought a cheap olds ambassador from my computer. With it came an old worn mouthpiece ... A: Joss, Here is a link to everything you need on dating your mouthpiece. As far as a value it is ... | |
| Sherwood Master | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I just acquired a Sherwood Master with serial number 37,791, silver with a gold wash bell. ... A: Joe, I have been busy at the shop. This week I was actually out on a job out of town. The Sherwood ... | |
| My dad's trumpet | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: he had this horn with him everywhere and always played including on the ship. I'm trying to find ... A: Kathy, Truthfully you don't want to refinish it. The horn has more value if it is original. It is a ... | |
| Conn Refinishing | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: The lacquer on my 1952 Conn Constellation 28B (s.n. 416987) is mostly gone. I want to have the horn ... A: Ronald, Well it is against EPA regulations to make Nitro-cellulose lacquer anymore. The modern ... | |
| info on Boosey trumpet | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought what I think is a pretty awesome little trumpet (I used to play in high school, and ... A: Janet, You do have a nice old horn. The horn dates to 1920 and is a pro model. The NVA means it has ... | |
| info on my Leblanc trumpet | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I own a Leblanc that was my fathers trumpet.It is a large bore with a serial number on the second ... A: Wayne, Courtois has never published their serial numbers and they have not given much detail to when ... | |
| Thibouville cornet | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I found the following cornet in a music store and would like to know more about it. The ... A: Sorry for the delay but it is Kentucky Derby week and I am playing concerts every day along with ... | |
| Old Trumpet | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have this old trumpet which I'm unclear as to its origins, history, or just how great of a trumpet ... A: Mark, The Bundy was the entry level student horn from Selmer-Bach up until the early 1990's. There ... | |
| Thibouville cornet | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I found the following cornet in a music store and would like to know more about it. The ... A: Steve, The company was started by Louis Emile Jerome Thibouville in about 1867. They made ... | |
| silvertone trumpet | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a silvertone trumpet with 34052 stamped on it. How old is it,and what's it worth? A: Curt, Silvertone was a Sterling Silver bell made by King, and also the trade name given to ... | |
| Old Wurlitzer Trumpet | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: What information can you give me about a Wurlitzer Professional trumpet, that has three keys ... A: Angela, The horn was made in Czechoslovakia for Wurlitzer. They didn't make their own horns during ... | |
| Trumpet tuning | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Trumpets are often advertised as Bb-A and yet I had never heard of anyone tuning a trumpet to A ... A: Hey Cliff, To do it in A really depends on the sweet spot on each horn. Generally it is around 2 ... | |
| Trumpet tuning | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Trumpets are often advertised as Bb-A and yet I had never heard of anyone tuning a trumpet to A ... A: Cliff, You are not alone in your feelings. I have played with many people, over the years, that said ... | |
| trumpet purchase | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My son is in his 4 year of trumpet at middle school (8th grade now). We need to upgrade his trumpet ... A: Since the 43 isn't as popular there aren't any companies making copies of them, that I know of. I ... | |
| trumpet purchase | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My son is in his 4 year of trumpet at middle school (8th grade now). We need to upgrade his trumpet ... A: Christine, I feel of the two, the 37 is the better all around horn. Right now he is playing at an ... | |
| Silver Hamilton | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My brother and I both started our school music careers (mid-60s) on used cornets. Mine is a Conn ... A: Vicki, Unfortunately there isn't a lot of info out there from Grossman. The best website for older ... | |
| sticky valves | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Bought an F. Besson International about a year ago. The valves go down flawlessly and go back up ... A: Kevin, Some valves do not do well with side pressure. It sounds like you actually are forcing the ... | |
| Old's Ambassador trumpet | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an Old's Ambassador trumpet, with the serial number 246256 on the second key. Its bell is ... A: Armin, Any horn can be silver plated as part of a refurbish job. The Ambassador line is one of the ... | |
| CB 10 (getzen) | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me about the trumpet made by Getzen for the Canadian Brass (CB10) back in the 90's.? ... A: Mike, The Canadian Brass horns were popular but with a limited audience. Many players outside of CB ... | |
| Conn 22B (1949) | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I found an old conn 22B(serial#386943) and having played mostly lead on my bach 43 LT(1975), I find ... A: Mike, The 22B was "THE" horn choice of most symphony players in the 1925-1950 period. It actually is ... | |
| King Silver Flair | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a King Silver Flair that I bought new in 1973. It has been used very little and I'm ... A: Bill, Well the value will be determined by the wear to the finish and valves, work needed, and where ... | |
| King trumpet | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: ..I'm sure you get a million of these questions..but I have a King silver horn I played in ... A: James, The horn dates to about 1968-69. The model will be on the bell. The 932 on the slide is to ... | |
| L.A. Benge Trumpet | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Los Angeles Benge trumpet, serial# 11796, it is silver plated. It has the first slide ... A: Bob, The horn dates to 1973 and is a pro model. The designation will be on the bell. The normal horn ... | |
| w. ed voigt jr trumpet | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an old rotary valve trumpet. It has W. Ed Voigt jr Instr. Fabr. Markneukirchen i.s. ... A: Kelley, W. Ed Voigt was part of the Voigt family that made brass starting in the 1750's. They were ... | |
| Frank Holton | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have come across a Frank Holton "Super" cornet that I am thinking about buying. The 408xxx ... A: Cliff, Yamaha uses a different shank than the normal taper. The Yamaha pieces were designed by ... | |
| Olds Ambassador | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an Olds Ambassador that my step dad bought in the 40's during WWII. He said he took ... A: Darryl, The 49194 is the serial number. Rouse has the most accurate list that I know of. The ... | |
| Holton Collegiate Cornet | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I've read a few of the answers you given regarding the Holton Collegiate Cornet. I'm curious ... A: John, Sorry for the delay but we went out of town for Easter and spring break. The horn dates to ... | |
| Wurlitzer Majestic trumpet | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out a bit more information about a trumpet I came across with the name Majestic, ... A: Linda, The horn is not a Wurlitzer. The model is a Robenhoun and was made by the J K Gottfried shop ... | |
| Huttl trumpet | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Huttl trumpet, and was just wondering if you could give me a "ballpark" value of it. It ... A: Amber, The 700 line was a student to intermediate level horn. They play fairly well and have a warm ... | |
| A good used pro quality cornet for trad jazz? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have played trumpet for 40+ years and for most of those years have played a Los Angeles Benge ... A: I love those horns! Al Hirt had a hand in the design and he was one of the all time Dixieland ... | |
| A good used pro quality cornet for trad jazz? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have played trumpet for 40+ years and for most of those years have played a Los Angeles Benge ... A: Steve, Good question. There are a lot of horns that would be suitable. I like the sound of a ... | |
| Old Trumpet | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Recently I found what I believe to be a trumpet in the basement of my parents house. It is engraved ... A: You have established that it is a trumpet. The serial number would be one the middle valve casing. ... | |
| Keefer Trumpet | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Keefer trumpet with the serial #25193. The person who gave it to me told me that it was ... A: Karen, It looks like brass to me but the picture can be deceiving. I think I can see where the ... | |
| trumpet | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I found an old trumpet I forgot that I trade someone something for it. I am not sure it is a trumpet ... A: Vicki, The horn is a cornet and not a trumpet. The Emperor was a good intermediate level horn and ... | |
| olds trumpet | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that my Dad purchased new in the 60's and was passed down to me and have been ... A: Drew, The Opera was a pro model horn that was designed to be used in symphony work. They have a ... | |
| Old Trumpet | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Recently I found what I believe to be a trumpet in the basement of my parents house. It is engraved ... A: Peggy, You could have a trumpet or a cornet. If it is about 19" long it is a trumpet. If 17" or less ... | |
| BACH STRATAVARIUS MODEL 25 | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a bach stratavarius model 25 trumpet serial number 9636,been in storage since 1978,no dents ... A: Patrick, There are several factors that go into valuing a horn. Your horn dates to about 1951 in the ... | |
| What mouthpiece should I purchase | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there any specific mouthpiece that I can purchase to help me achieve the higher notes more ... A: Mark, There is no magic that will make a mouthpiece automatically make you play high. In general the ... | |
| 1984? Conn Trumpet Model | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I purchased what was supposed to be a Conn 22B trumpet with the serial number 435959, thinking that ... A: Mark, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town over the weekend. Your horn is a newer student 22B ... | |
| Frank Horton Trumpet | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My mom and dad just bought me a Frank Horton trumpet serial number 375404. How old is this? It is ... A: Francis, Your horn dates to 1964. Without knowing which model it is I can't give you a value. I can ... | |
| Wurlitzer Professional Trumpet | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Mike, Recently purchased a "Wurlitzer Professional" trumpet on eBay for my son who goes off to ... A: Mark, Wurlitzer had several makers doing horns for them in the early 1900s. Your horn dates between ... | |
| Refinishing Olds Ambassador Cornet? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently bough an Olds Ambassador cornet off of eBay for $90. There is a slight amount of silver ... A: Jeremy, There are two questions here. First, the stripping of the silver will require you to polish, ... | |
| reconditioning | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me if it is advisable to my have my '58 Olds Ambassador which has no dents or dings and ... A: Kenny, I would have the horn cleaned and the valves adjusted with new corks and felts. Other than ... | |
| trumpet | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if you can tell me more about my trumpet. like when it was made etc? im have a zenith ... A: Emma, The LaFleur company started in 1862 and made some brass up through 1917 when they were bought ... | |
| trumpet bore size | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I have been playing trumpet since 1966. I have a Getzen Severinson Eterna 1973 that I purchase ... A: Jeff, The best way to measure the bore is at the second valve crook. Get a caliper and pull the ... | |
| old trumpet inquery... | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a trumpet that has "pioneer" elkhart, ind. engraved on the bell. the serial number ... A: Sean, Pioneer is a stencil name that was made by Conn, Buescher, Blessing, and Pedler. I guess it ... | |
| Trumpet not working | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My son has been playing the trumpet at school since September 2009. After cleaning the valves last ... A: Kelly, Even though the valves clicked in one, or more are backwards. Many horns today have guides ... | |
| Valuation | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find a reliable source to give the value on my Selmer Paris Signature Grand Prix ... A: Ronald, Most large music stores can give you a good idea of retail value. Remember that if you sell ... | |
| besson c trumpet | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am the owner of a besson C trumpet that I obtained second hand around 1976. I learned to play on ... A: Hans, Interesting horn that you have. Since it says "special made" it wasn't a regular horn in the ... | |
| Frank Holton Cornet | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a Frank Holton cornet from a friend, and he claims that it is a 1927 cornet, the ... A: Tim, The serial does date the horn to 1927. The cornet is designed to play in Bb and A. They were ... | |
| Bach Trumpets | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Hoping u could shed some light on my beloved Bach Stradivarius. I hold a manufacturing receipt ... A: Steve, Very nice to have the receipt! The bell is a standard for the XL bore. It is brighter and ... | |
| refinishing | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a King Silvertone cornet that I have owned since 1944. If I removed all of the gold colored ... A: Bob, I would just polish it and leave it raw silver. It won't tarnish unless you are not going to ... | |
| Martin Eb Imperial Cornet | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Martin Cornet. I have owned this instrument for over 25 years, and it was a friend of my ... A: Andrew, The horn dates to 1950 and is a fairly rare horn. There are very few Eb Martin horns around ... | |
| benge LA 5 Trumpet | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a Benge LA trumpet, SN # 11977. It is stamped on the 2nd valve with ML and ... A: Mary, They are valuable to a point. The older LA horns have more value and demand than the newer ... | |
| later olds trumpets | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I'd like your input on the topic of later model Olds trumpets. I've read a lot about the ... A: Ron, Olds had some quality problems starting in the early 1970s and running through their last ... | |
| F Besson trumpet | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: ive recently been given a F.BESSON 'Prototype' Trumpet/cornet by a friend, i was wondering if i gave ... A: Ben, The serial dates the horn to about 1888. However, I believe you probably have a cornet and not ... | |
| Question about Selmer flugelhorn | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I have an old flugelhorn, made in France by Henri Selmer. The serial number is #956 (might ... A: Peter, The horn was made in 1934 and is a pro model. Selmer copied some of the Couesnon design and ... | |
| RE: VINTAGE CORNET | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: some years ago I came across a well-worn cornet %26 am curious as to its origin its. The valves ... A: Colin, The horn is actually a Clippertone. They were pro horns made in the 1920-1930 period by ... | |
| Bach Strad- quality of production in 1997 | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Would a Bach Strad trumpet manufactured in 1997 be of good quality or should I be looking for a ... A: MG, There are good and average horns from every time period. As long as it plays well and the fit ... | |
| Hüttl Premier Superior | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I gave seen a silver (goldplated inside the bell)Hüttle Premier Superior, serial 8402, in almost ... A: Tore, They are nice older horns. This one is a top pro model with a French bead bell rim. Probably ... | |
| Stradivarius trumpet | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Stradivarius model 25 viticeu bach MT.VERNON new york u.s.a serial number 4037 trumpet. ... A: integrity, Your horn dates to about 1938. The NY Bach horns are well thought of by collectors and ... | |
| old cornet | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: j have a cornet silverplate? the stamp on the frontside sais: Exposision Universelle 1900 de ... A: Sulger, No it isn't rare. Couesnon was the largest brass maker in the world in the early 1900s. ... | |
| vintage trumpet suggestions | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I started playing a few months ago after 20 years away; I'm the original owner of a 1977 Olds ... A: Joe, Surprising but I think the Mendez is close to the 2 mouthpiece. The 3 is the middle of the Olds ... | |
| Identifying Old Trumpet | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an old silver plated trumpet with wonderful tone,However,I have been unable to identify it,no ... A: Chris, You have what is known as a stencil horn. Many makers did horns for individual stores to call ... | |
| age and approx value of trumpet | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I received a silver and gold plate USA Buescher trumpet from my grandfather. It has serial #239390 ... A: Amy, The horn is a pro model from 1928. The 10-22 is a very good horn for the old time jazz sound. ... | |
| re-plating trumpet | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: This is a follow-up regarding Bach trumpet with "Bright Silver" plating. The finish is darker than ... A: Kevin, Yes nickel plate can be stripped. It is much harder than silver and takes a different ... | |
| Unlacquering a Trumpet | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Hey just today I was cleaning my trumpet and the lacquer started coming off. Is there a way to strip ... A: Dakota, First how old is the horn? There are two basic types of lacquer, air dry and epoxy. Most ... | |
| Besson 1896 Trumpet | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Mike Pawul, I have a Antique Besson & Co. 1896 Prototype 50 Medals Of Honour Chicago Bore Trumpet ... A: John, The horn is a cornet and not a trumpet. The picture makes it look like the bell rim has ... | |
| vintage trumpet suggestions | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I started playing a few months ago after 20 years away; I'm the original owner of a 1977 Olds ... A: You are very welcome! The older horns that play well are the Conn 22B (not the new student one but ... | |
| Value of Gold plated Benge Trumpet | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a gold plated Benge Trumpet that I haven't played in many years. It was purchased for me by ... A: Cindy, The horn is a nice pro model that is fairly rare to find. The value depends on the condition ... | |
| Flugel tapers | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: How can I identify the taper on a flugel mouthpiece? I have a Schilke 15F flugel mouthpiece that ... A: Brandon, The Yamaha has a slightly different taper than normal US mouthpieces. Here is a link to ... | |
| age of horns | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Mike recently you helped me with a question on my Conquest. trumpet I need your expertise again . ... A: Jim, Sorry for the delay but I had a business trip without internet access. Also thanks for your ... | |
| vintage trumpet suggestions | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I started playing a few months ago after 20 years away; I'm the original owner of a 1977 Olds ... A: Joe, Sorry for the delay but I was on a business trip and didn't have internet access. For rock and ... | |
| Trumpet re laquer | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Question Mike what is an avrage ballpark price to re laquer a trumpet? Ibought a conn conquest ... A: Jim, The Connquest was the step up horn from the Director line. They play well and have a good ... | |
| Reynolds model c | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have my father's FA Reynolds model c model 9478. It is severally dented (flattened halfway in for ... A: Matthew, Reynolds made some fine horns over the years. Your horn dates to about 1942 and would be ... | |
| Stradivarius Bach Model 72 | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Mike I own a Stradivarius Bach Model 72 Serial # 171619 from Elkhart Indiana with silver finish. ... A: Todd, The horn dates to 1979 and it is a pro model. The value is determined by the finish (silver or ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Conn Victor 10A long model cornet which I purchased in 1958. It has the coprion bell and ... A: Phil, The value of the horn is determined by the wear to the horn and valves, past work done and ... | |
| Olds & Son military model | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Old's & son military model trumpet. The ser no. is 270xxx and is hand-hammered finish ... A: Frank, Sorry for the delay but I have talked to a few people that know a lot more about Olds than me ... | |
| Conn 20B Trumpet | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: first of all, thank you for your informative answers. my friend gave me a Conn 20B Trumpet, serial ... A: Yaron, The horn is one of the Director line from Conn. They were very good student horns and play ... | |
| How to get my range up? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I play trumpet for a while now, but it seems I can't get my range up. I havent been very ... A: Mingas, The best advice I can give you is to get a teacher. They can make sure your setup is correct ... | |
| Cornet | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: a friend of mine has come in possession of Weltklang cornet made for Rudall Carte & Co.Ltd. However ... A: Georgie, Weltklang has been making low brass instruments for about 100 years. Rudall Carte %26 Co. ... | |
| trumpet value | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have acquired an AMERICAN VICTORY trumpet with a stamped # 48341,and would like to have an idea of ... A: Jill, The American Victory name is a stencil used by several makers. The one that did the most with ... | |
| Olds Ambassador Trumpet | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this cornet on ebay for $65. It has some dents on the bell as if it were dropped on it's ... A: Many people feel the Ambassador is the best student horn ever made. They play well and the cornet ... | |
| trumpet identification | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a trumpet from an Uncle. The only clue i have to identify it is the word ... A: Mykal, The horn is what is called a stencil. A maker will build a horn and then put a name on it ... | |
| Leblanc Trumpet ( b flat ). | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver Leblanc trumpet that i bought second hand and played for several years with the ... A: Frank, LeBlanc didn't make their horns but had them made by Courtois. They are great players and in ... | |
| holton elkhorn wisconsin trumpet | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am helping my mother who happily inherited her father's trumpet from the 1930's. I am clueless in ... A: Cathy, I can't tell you the model without seeing the horn. However I can tell you that it dates to ... | |
| Bach mercedes II | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to learn about the Bach Mercedes II.I have a couple of trumpets I bought on Ebay ... A: Pat, There were several different lines of Mercedes through the years. The Mercedes line was a pro ... | |
| Holton ST302 MF | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I do have a question related to Company G. Leblanc Corp. which used to manufacture Holton trumpets. ... A: Gisbert, LeBlanc and Holton are now a part of Conn-Selmer. As they have bought up the larger makers ... | |
| King Cleveland 602 | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this cornet on ebay for $65. It has some dents on the bell as if it were dropped on it's ... A: Richard, Welcome back to the trumpet family! The 602 you have is from about 1967 right after King ... | |
| 1956 Holton Collegiate | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: A: Ed, Community bands are the best things in music for performance! Nothing is better than a group ... | |
| selmer manhattan trumpet | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a manhattan trumpet with serial #898. I paid 25.00 at a garage sale. It is brass with ... A: David, The Manhattan was a mid level model from Selmer through the 1925-1950 period. They play ... | |
| Comback player needs new PC | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I played 1st & 2nd chair high school (all the usual band groups), played church and even toured a ... A: Russell, First off welcome back to the family! As I read your question you have said the thing that ... | |
| Best commercially available jazz trumpet | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I appreciate your feedback on the Vincent Bach Mt. Vernon 1964 trumpet. I have the ... A: Well a regular music store would probably ask $3000 but it would need to be mint with no previous ... | |
| Frank Holton "Super" Cornet | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have come across a Frank Holton "Super" cornet that I am thinking about buying. The 408xxx ... A: Cliff, The Super Collegiate is a great player! They have a copper bell tube with a plasma welded on ... | |
| Selmer of Paris k-modified cornet | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Selmer of Paris K-modified cornet from about 1963 or '64, nice condition, lacquer ... A: No, it is the serial. Maybe someone fitted it with a K-Mod lead pipe at a later date. Also it is ... | |
| Slide fluid leak | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a model 37 Strad that is from around 1979. My daughter has started playing it in junior high ... A: Bryce, There could be two problems. First the cork needs to be replaced because they get old and ... | |
| Aristocrat 235 | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a trumpet for a 12 year old boy learning at school. A friend has offered (for free) ... A: Jason, The horn dates to 1936 and was a pro model at that time. It is a very good player and would ... | |
| Comparison? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Iam am looking for a trumpet for my son who has really taken off learning to play. We leased a Bach ... A: Rob, Well it is great to hear he has taken off and loves to play! The Bach is a "made in China" horn ... | |
| Selmer of Paris k-modified cornet | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Selmer of Paris K-modified cornet from about 1963 or '64, nice condition, lacquer ... A: David, Are you sure the serial number is 1944? That would date the horn to 1937 and the K-Mod was ... | |
| Cornet's value | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I would like to sell my Conn Constellation Silverbell that I have owned since the 60's. It is in ... A: Joe, Nice looking cornet! The horn looks like a 38A but I can't tell for sure if it is a 37 or 38. ... | |
| 1956 Conn 22B | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a vintage horn from eBay for my son. According to the Conn Loyalist web-site, it ... A: Keith, Please notice the 5 prefix before the serial number. That dates the horn between 1995-2000. ... | |
| Getzen eterna | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: How did Getzen distinguish their 1987 horns as Severinson models. There is a horn for sale that ... A: Gerorge, Doc wasn't associated with Getzen at that time. The Eterna 900 was basically the same horn ... | |
| tone king trumpet | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: i found this horn in my grandparents basement. i was trying to reaserch it but i cant find any ... A: Michael, Tone King was a house brand that was stenciled for the New York Band Instrument Company. ... | |
| raw brass and satin finish | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I've been toying with the idea of picking up a vintage horn [second trumpet or a cornet]. I ... A: That really depends on where you have the horn done. Typically a refinish will be between $200-500 ... | |
| Roth-Reynolds trumpet | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My Uncle passed and left me a Roth Reynolds trumpet he played while in the band at Cal. The number ... A: Rob, The horn dates to 1959 and is the student model in Reynolds line at the time. They are known as ... | |
| Need a recomendation | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My grandson, who is in sixth grade, joined band and plays the trumpet. He really enjoys it and has ... A: The main difference between the 1000S and 1002S is the bell size. The 2 has a 5" bell and a more ... | |
| value Couesnon Trumpet | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the value and what you think about a trumpet I recently purchased. It is a pre ... A: Bill, The horn is from the mid to late 1950's. Couesnon made some top notch players and some total ... | |
| Trumpet value | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bach strad model 37 serial ML. 149xxx any idea of it's worth A: James, The horn dates to about 1977 or so. The value depends on the finish (silver or lacquered), ... | |
| King Trumpet | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My father bought me a King trumpet around 20 years ago, while I was still in primary school. I ... A: Nathan, The date is about 1978-79. The horn should have a name on the bell along with a number. The ... | |
| King super 20 | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in a King Super 20 Symphony Silversonic trumpet. The serial number dates it back to ... A: Ken, For the first 10 years, or so, that the factory was in Eastlake the horns were just as well ... | |
| raw brass and satin finish | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I've been toying with the idea of picking up a vintage horn [second trumpet or a cornet]. I ... A: Joe, Let me break this into two different questions. First raw polished brass: The brass will ... | |
| Urgent Trumpet care | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: How do you clean the exterior/surface of the trumpet? What type of cloth should I buy to prevent ... A: Not sure which website you found that on but it is only partly correct. The more you use it the less ... | |
| Need a recomendation | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My grandson, who is in sixth grade, joined band and plays the trumpet. He really enjoys it and has ... A: Jupiter puts either of those horns to shame in sound and finish. The Schiller is an ok Chinese horn ... | |
| c.g conn trumpet | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a C.G Conn trumpet on the mouthpiece reciever the model number reads 22B. The serial number ... A: Stephanie, The 22B was one of the top selling pro Symphony trumpets of all time. They are still ... | |
| Urgent Trumpet care | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: How do you clean the exterior/surface of the trumpet? What type of cloth should I buy to prevent ... A: John, Invest in a microfiber cloth to wipe the horn down after playing. Blitz Manufacturing in ... | |
| American Standard | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a trumpet that reads American Standard,Dixie Music House,Chicago. It doesnt ... A: Aaron, You are correct that the 1XX is the serial number. The Cleveland Music Company made horns for ... | |
| Conn 60B trumpet | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me date a horn. I bought it used when I was in high school around ... A: Brian, The 60B was a .458" bore model that was produced for the professional market. Here is a link ... | |
| Need a recomendation | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My grandson, who is in sixth grade, joined band and plays the trumpet. He really enjoys it and has ... A: Jim, Finding a new pro horn is very difficult for $800. However, I would suggest you look at lightly ... | |
| coronot | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My folks have hung on to my great-grandfather's silver coronet, and now are looking at possibility ... A: Patrice, Without seeing the horn I cannot tell you what condition it is in. You don't mention a ... | |
| B&S FLugel horn | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have the offer of a B&S Model 144 flugelhorn in excellent condition but cannot find out anything ... A: Ian, The horn is a student model and would compare to the student model from Jupiter. I don't ... | |
| Selmer Grand Prix 1940-41? | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My brother-in-law recently brought out a trumpet that he'd purchased in France in 1941. He is trying ... A: Bill, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town for Christmas and without internet access. You do ... | |
| Vintage Cleveland C trumpet | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I've got a great Cleveland Musical Instrument Co. C/Bb horn. It's silver, goldwash bell. Pistons ... A: Nathan, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town for Christmas and without internet access. The ... | |
| USA Cornet | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Mike, Back in the late 70's while playing trumpet in middle school band, my great uncle gave me ... A: Brian, Sorry I am out of town and don't have internet access. I am borrowing a computer to answer a ... | |
| trumpet value | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1900 hdrs concours silver trumpet made in paris...just asking what the value might be. ... A: Chris, Sorry I am out of town and don't have internet access. I am borrowing a computer to answer a ... | |
| Jerome Callet jazz trumpet | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Pawul, I am not looking for an appraisal specifically, however I am looking for a range of ... A: Kyle, Sorry I am out of town and don't have internet access. I am borrowing a computer to answer a ... | |
| YTR 6335 serial number | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at buying a YTR 6335 HGS for my son who is moving up from an entry level trumpet. The ... A: Donald, There is a problem with dating Yamaha horns. They skip around on the numbers and there is no ... | |
| Getzen Eterna | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: What would you say is a reasonable price for silver-plated Getzen Eterna in excellent condition ... A: Blane, They are both great horns. I think the Eterna is a slight bit brighter than the Flair. But ... | |
| trumpet case | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a King Silver Flair trumpet case from the mid 1960's. Mine was nearly stolen years ... A: Danny, Those are tough cases to find. Most music stores can redo the latches by taking off the old ... | |
| Bach TR300 | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a keyboard background and also play a little guitar. I am interested in learning how to play ... A: YES, the valves are the heart of any brass trumpet. Poor action means the playability suffers ... | |
| family heirlooms | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I have recently acquired 2 cornets from my fathers collection. My questions are in regards to ... A: Mike, The better the shape the closer the price would be to the top. The Kanstul made Meha horns are ... | |
| Bach Mercedes II | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband has asked me to sell his beloved Mercedes II trumpet which I purchased new for him in ... A: Susan, I can't believe he was in a room with his teacher! I guess there wasn't a whole lot of ... | |
| Bach Strad Age/value Question | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Stradivarius Bb trumpet that I acquired in 1993 in high school. I purchased it ... A: Isaac, The model 37 is the most popular of the Strad horns. The horn dates to about 1972 and is from ... | |
| Telecaster Trumpet | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Telecaster Trumpet on Ebay. I need a #2 piston. I don't have a clue as to who made it. ... A: Gary, It is hard to tell from the pictures but I believe it is a stencil horn from York or Elkhart ... | |
| Trumpet slides | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Do all Trumpets and Cornets have 4 slides. A: Gary, Well you ask an interesting question. There are some that have less because of the way they ... | |
| trumpet identification | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I belong to a local group namen Hambur Antique Study Group. We host experts on various topics at ... A: Janet, Couesnon was one of the largest makers of brass instruments in Europe in the early 1900's. ... | |
| family heirlooms | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I have recently acquired 2 cornets from my fathers collection. My questions are in regards to ... A: Mike, Sorry for the delay as I was out of town. The Besson is from around 1905. Those cornets are ... | |
| Selmer Deville | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Selmer Deville Trumpet which I played growing up. It have not played it in a long time but ... A: Al, Sorry for the delay but I got called out of town. The parts like springs and felts are still ... | |
| trumpet purchase | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: i will like to know which affordable ebay trumpet should i buy for my high school son. i bought a ... A: Luis, The problem with buying cheap horns isn't always the sound. You mention he already has a ... | |
| Buying a cornet | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My son is 13 and has a hand-me-down 25 year old student besson cornet witn no adjustable slides. We ... A: Debbie, I would suggest staying with a used cornet since he isn't sure he will continue. Any of the ... | |
| Getzen trumpet | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Getzen trumpet with 92PB were the mouth piece goes and is brass copper and silver. it has a ... A: Clinton, Getzen had a fire in 1963 that destroyed all their records up to that point. With that ... | |
| Trumpet Valuation | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought a trumpet for myself to learn when I was 15 and It has sat in my bedroom for some years now ... A: Davye, The horn dates to 1921 and is a pro model. Most likely it is a cornet and not a trumpet. ... | |
| holton collegiate trumpet | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I own a Holton collegiate trumpet with a serial number 112458. Im trying to gather information on ... A: Kyle, The horn was built in 1932. The Collegiate was still a pro horn at that time. The value is ... | |
| king silver sonic | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I'd be interested in what you might know about a King Silver Sonic 100th Anniversary model trumpet. ... A: Ken, They are nice to look at! However, I cannot compare it to the Super 20 Silver Sonic. The weight ... | |
| Trumpet | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I currently own three trumpets and I'd like you to rank them on playing ability. They are: King 600 ... A: Tyler, The horns are all solid players. The 600 is a straight student horn but it matters when it ... | |
| trumpets | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: @@@@@IMAGE:41044:Trumpet-2049/2009/12/king-tempo_1.jpg##### ANSWER: Barrington, I usually see them ... A: Well they are different type horns. It depends on what type of playing you do. The Tempo is a warmer ... | |
| trumpets | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: hi iv been serching for along time triying to find a place whear i can buy a 1962-1970 king tempo ... A: Barrington, I usually see them on eBay every other month. Sorry but I just sold two of them last ... | |
| Blessing ML-1 Trumpet | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a Blessing ML-1 trumpet online but am a bit concerned. The seller gave me the serial ... A: Teresa, The ML-1 is a very good horn. I consider it a low pro model. It plays full and with good ... | |
| Buescher Trumpet | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I've owned a Buescher True Tone since 1952. 225 Patent 2132329, 29928. Any insights to its quality ... A: George, The model 225 is the Buescher 400. It was the top of the Buescher line for many years. ... | |
| vintage trumpet | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I own a vintage trumpet with bell stencil METRO LOCKIE Music Exchange Los Angeles S/N 224XX. ... A: Lisa, I have been given two stories about Nova. The first was they were a small company in Los ... | |
| cornet, trumpet, mouthpiece choices | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I recently asked you about some possible cornet options for a second horn for my 12 year old ... A: Joe, The Director was a good pick up. Your son would benefit from a 5C but the jump from a 7C to a ... | |
| Value of Benge Trumpet | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I am the original owner of a Benge trumpet I purchased in 1976 while I was in high school. It is a ... A: Joanie, The horn is a great player and is one that holds value for collectors. It should go between ... | |
| TRUMPET VALUE | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a student trumpet my daughter used about 10+ years ago and we bought it used.I want to sell ... A: The horn is a standard student cornet by King. Make sure you don't try to sell it as a trumpet since ... | |
| Harman mute falls out | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mike...got another one for you... I recently decided to buy a new Harman Wah-Wah mute to replace ... A: The CB horn was probably made by Getzen. I bet it goes pretty high in bidding. I really like the ... | |
| trumpet | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an old trumpet i bought for 50 cents at a yard sale and ive never seen one like it i was ... A: Michael, It sounds like a great deal! The horn is a Selmer Paris Grand Prix model. They were pro ... | |
| Vintage Horns | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired two trumpets... Wurlitzer Lyric, with serial number 45398, is there a way of knowing ... A: Greg, The Wurlitzer is tough to know for sure without matching the features to horns produced at ... | |
| cornet, trumpet, mouthpiece choices | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I recently asked you about some possible cornet options for a second horn for my 12 year old ... A: If you look at Conn the Directors from the 1960's are still very good. Other Conn horns would be the ... | |
| 1966 holton collegiate trumpet | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am just starting trumpet as a middle-aged mom with a 10 year old daughter who plays beautifully. ... A: Ellen, What a mom to take up trumpet to play with her! The Collegiate horns from the 1960's are ... | |
| Buffet Crampon Trumpets | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: First; its nice to meet you - my name is John. In reading your about you section I find that we have ... A: John, I do most of my sales on eBay. I started a website but haven't completed it yet. I didn't ... | |
| a 1960's horn | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: my dad got his first trumpet in 6th grade when he was 12 in 1960. i tried it out and i love the tone ... A: Stephan, The horn sounds like a stencil. That is a horn made for a company by another manufacturer ... | |
| bundy vs tr300 | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that says its a bach bundy made by selmer...ebay is selling several trumpets that ... A: Greg, The Bundy and TR300 are different horns. The easiest way to tell is the Bundy has a straight ... | |
| Buffet Crampon Trumpets | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: First; its nice to meet you - my name is John. In reading your about you section I find that we have ... A: We do have a very similar past. But you have multi instrument talent. I would love to meet you if I ... | |
| "Cheap" key of C trumpet | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm an 81 year old retiree who started playing the trumpet for fun about two years ago and (through ... A: Jim, Welcome to the trumpet world! You have two great horns in your Conn and Buescher. With a 1 1/2C ... | |
| cornet similar to my trumpet? | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: This may seem like an odd question, but...I play a Yamaha 8310z trumpet in my concert band. I love ... A: Carlos, You have a few issues with what you are looking for. A cornet does not play the same as a ... | |
| King Tempo 600 | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I ran across a King Tempo 600 trumpet in an antique shop the other day. I am considering its ... A: Jeff, King didn't start the tempo line until 1963. So the horn you are looking at is from 1987. The ... | |
| cornet, trumpet, mouthpiece choices | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I recently asked you about some possible cornet options for a second horn for my 12 year old ... A: Joe, The King Tempo 602 and 603 aren't built the same as the older King Cleveland 602 or King 603. ... | |
| Bach Trumpet Models | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to purchase a first trumpet for my 9 year old. I've been viewing a Bach TR700, Bach ... A: Robert, In the Bach system the lower the number the better the horn. For a beginner I wouldn't ... | |
| Mouthpieces | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I played trumpet in Jr high many years ago and I am looking into it again. My question is what ... A: Daniel, Everyone has their own opinion on this. But the Bach 7C is the most widely used mouthpiece ... | |
| old Wurlitzer "Professional" Bb/A inquiry | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: my name is Chris Anderson; I'm a trumpet MuEd major at BGSU, in Ohio. One of my relatives bought a ... A: BGSU is a fine school and I have had a few friends go there. Wurlitzer went through many periods ... | |
| Holton | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching for information on COLLEGIATE HOLTON TRUMPET serial 170030 but have not found ... A: Teresa, If you asked me the question there is no record of it in my history file. So maybe the ... | |
| Bach tr series | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My son is renting a Bach tr500 right now and I am looking to buy him a new one off ebay. I was just ... A: Marlene, The Bach numbering system calls for the lower numbers to be the better horns. So the TR500 ... | |
| Poor compression fix | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: .. I always enjoy what I can glean from your answers and I need your advice myself now .... ... ... A: David, Let me do a bit of detective work for you. The large slide you speak of is the tuning slide. ... | |
| cornet purchase | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: my 7th grade son plays the trumpet [bundy] and i'm thinking of getting him a used cornet as a second ... A: I like the Committee but the valve scares me. If it won't pull back up it needs more than oil. Plus ... | |
| New Bach Omega | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I bought my daughter a new Bach Omega trumpet, and have not found a lot of info on it's ... A: Adam, The Omega is still made here. Several years ago they changed it a bit because it was taking ... | |
| cornet purchase | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: my 7th grade son plays the trumpet [bundy] and i'm thinking of getting him a used cornet as a second ... A: Joe, The horn dates to 1974 and Olds quality was ok but starting to go down at that time. They were ... | |
| Buescher Truetone Trumpet | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Buescher Truetone Trumpet model 15, serial number 177940. I would like to know its age ... A: George, The horn dates to 1925 and the model 15 is a cornet. Is the lead pipe S shaped and does it ... | |
| Besson student? model trumpet | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me date a Besson trumpet I bought between 1990-1995. I bought this Besson ... A: Anita, It is very hard to find Besson serials that deal with horns made after 1952. The numbering ... | |
| King Silvertone Trumpet | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to understand what the "Artist Bores" stamped on my King Silvertone trumpet - serial ... A: Dan, The horn dates to the late 1920's and King used the word Artist to mean it was a large bore ... | |
| Conn Director 18B | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Conn Coprion 18B Director which is near mint condition(little wear around 1st/2nd valve ... A: Eugene, I'll answer this in three parts. The horn you have has a great sound and is a good player. ... | |
| lat 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a late 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet. Serial number 436XXX. Is this a horn still ... A: Well there were several changes. Immediately after Selmer took over they changed the thickness of ... | |
| My Getzen 700s | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: 00 ( no dents or scratches) about 3 months ago. I know it's great horn but what i'm trying to figure ... A: Joshua, The 700 was designed after the 900 model with some changes over the years. The 700 has had ... | |
| Selmer C | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Previously asked you about various C trumpets. Sold my Blessing B152 as I need an upgrade in ... A: Hey Brad, Thanks for the info on the 72. Selmer has a reputation for worn valves on their older ... | |
| Buffet Crampon | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a Buffet Crampon trumpet (stamped 493 on 2nd valve), can you tell me anything about ... A: Matthew, Buffet didn't make their own brass. They were made by a few different companies. So without ... | |
| lat 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a late 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet. Serial number 436XXX. Is this a horn still ... A: Mike, The horn dates to about 1967 or so. Selmer turned the Aristocrat into a total student horn in ... | |
| Value of a Holton Collegiate Trumpet | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks for the help and assistance. My son, now 42, was given a Holton Collegiate Trumpet to ... A: Jim, First I would say the brass is not coming off. Those horns were coated with a gold colored ... | |
| Age and Model - Buescher | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired 2 vintage Buescher trumpets and was unsure of the date and model of both horns. ... A: Elliot, You are correct on the first horn. It is an Elkhart from about 1924. They were pro horns ... | |
| Rudall Carte Flugelhorn | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have one of the above instruments, serial number 48720. I bought it from an antique dealer where ... A: David, The horn is somewhere from the period between 1920-1938. Rudall had good brass and the horn ... | |
| Selmer C | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Previously asked you about various C trumpets. Sold my Blessing B152 as I need an upgrade in ... A: I am not sure how to ask a follow up question since I haven't done it but I think there is a block ... | |
| trumpet K & H | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have bought a Kühnl & Hoyer + case + two mouthpieces ( JK 7C und Meister Hablowetz S3.number ... A: Nicola, Kuhnl and Hoyer has been making horns since 1948 and has some very nice playing models. The ... | |
| Want to upgrade | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: What do you suggest I buy for my Middle School child? I have a $1,000 budget and want something of ... A: There are several good horns that you can upgrade to that are in that range. If you get used you can ... | |
| locating serial number on concertone trumpet | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a concertone trumpet that was first played in the 1930's. It is silver plated, and I have ... A: There are several people that had their horns stenciled with the Concertone name. The majority of ... | |
| Director Trumpet | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: We just bought a Director Trumpet Conn. limited 18B and the serical number is S27690, I read your ... A: Sandra, The S serial number was used in 1973 when Conn was building their horns in Abilene Texas and ... | |
| Besson 927 Soverign Cornet | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the above in lacquer made during the Boozey & Hawkes years and in "as new" ... A: Jack, It may be discontinued but there are still a lot of them out there. The horns from the B-H era ... | |
| info request | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Holton Collegiate trumpet 373512. Can you give me any background on it or sites to ... A: Robert, The horn dates to 1963 and is a good student/intermediate model. It has a medium large bore ... | |
| King Trumpet - Small bore, Liberty Model | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing research on my own about my Trumpet, but haven't been able to find out a definitive ... A: I can't tell from the pictures if the horn has gold plate or just gold color lacquer. The ... | |
| King Super 20 | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have bought a King Super 20 late model. On the bell is engraved "King Super 20 King Musical ... A: Tore, The Super 20 evolved over the years but your horn is still a pro model and will still have the ... | |
| Stradivarius Vincent Bach Trumpet | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My father purchased me a Vincent Bach Stradivarius trumpet back in the early 1960's and I have held ... A: Fred, There are a lot of factors that go into determining value on a horn. It depends on whether the ... | |
| Bach TR300 serial number dating | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bach TR300 that I bought new in 1993. It was probably old stock at the time. The serial ... A: Dave, While they share some features the Bach is not like a Blessing student model. Blessing has ... | |
| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a vintage Frank Holton Trumpet, made in Chicago serial number: 26576. What year was it made ... A: Glen, Your horn dates to 1914 and most likely is a cornet and not a trumpet. There really weren't ... | |
| King Trumpet - Small bore, Liberty Model | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing research on my own about my Trumpet, but haven't been able to find out a definitive ... A: Anne, The Liberty model was the top of the King line in the 1920s and 1930s. Your horn dates to 1930 ... | |
| value of a trumpet | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Buescher custom serial#321454. Purchased it in 1944 (approx). Just had it restored and ... A: Alfred, The value to seel or insure it is completely different. Since it is a custom it is fairly ... | |
| King 600 Tempo | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: ! I have a King 600, my folks bought it for me when I was in 5th grade (1984). Here's the ... A: Robyn, Interesting about the serial. That number definitely dates it to 1985. King didn't make the ... | |
| bach ml | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i played trumpet in high school and still have the trumpet in question. I am currently trying to ... A: Jacob, Most likely it is either a 1530 or a TR200 or TR300. It should have the number on the ... | |
| Getzen Eterna | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Mike... I have found an older Getzen Eterna trumpet for sale. From all appearances it is in good ... A: John, The original Eterna is the 900 series. They don't usually have the 900 on them. The other ... | |
| King Super Tempo Trumpet | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I know someone that is selling a King Super Tempo trumpet serial number 167311. What do you know ... A: Matt, Sorry but I went on a short vacation and the service continued to send me questions. King ... | |
| buescher trumpet Truetone | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Have a mint condition horn in original case. Silver. On the second valve is "LP 829839. Want to ... A: Richard, I believe the number you gave me is 82983 and the 9 is below that, is that correct? If so ... | |
| besson 927 sovereign cornet | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: i am considering purchasing a besson 927 sovereign cornet for my 13 year old daughter. the ... A: Simon, What a dad you are! The 927 is a fantastic player and top notch horn. If the horn has this ... | |
| Henri Selmer Trumpet | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that has Henri Selmer Paris GRAND PRIX Geneve 1927 Liege 1930 Henri Selmer in ... A: Mehmet, The horn is a standard pro Grand Prix model by Selmer France. It was produced in 1950 and is ... | |
| need a trumpet | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: We just found out that our 10 year son needs to get an instrument for band. He wants to play the ... A: Cas, It will be tough to find one in a hurry for that price. You can go to Ebay and find one but ... | |
| King cornet and York trumpet | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I actually have two questions: 1. What can you tell me about the King "Commander" Model ... A: Dennis, There isn't much I can tell you about the Commander that isn't on the White site. They play ... | |
| Frank Holton Trumpet | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been given a silver toned trumpet with some engraving on the bell. The engraving is ... A: Carrie, The horn is a Holton Collegiate from 1932. The Collegiate was a pro horn at that time but it ... | |
| What kind of trumpet? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: She has been playing for 1 year & is in the middle school band.She will be playing trumpet for at ... A: OK John, I wouldn't go into an intermediate then and stick to student models. In new horns there is ... | |
| Getzen Trumpets - Different Models | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Mike: My daughter is in 8th grade and is starting her fourth year of playing trumpet in her school ... A: The 700 is a good low pro horn and would carry her through high school. With a normal cup mouthpiece ... | |
| Getzen Eterna 799 II vs. Eterna 900 | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I've recently purchased a Getzen Eterna 700 II but it seems very similar to the Eterna 900 other ... A: Peter, The 700 is a little darker sounding and blends into a section better. It is almost set up the ... | |
| Besson Coronet | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Have came across a Besson..believe it is a model 709...was told the serial number begins with ... A: Eric, Sorry but I was out of town for the weekend. The 709 is an intermediate level horn and is a ... | |
| Trumpet from the UK | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: im having trouble researching my trumpet's origins and was hoping you could help? I have no idea ... A: Louise, LaFleur was a dealer in London from 1862-1917 when they were bought by Boosey. Boosey ... | |
| frank holton mouthpiece | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My name is Denise Royal. Ernie Royal was my grandfather. I have some of his old mouthpieces that ... A: Denise, The mouthpiece is a pro piece and designed to go with the Revelation line of Holton horns. ... | |
| about the king 2000 trumpet | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what year was this king trumpet made around? king silver 2000 Serial ... A: Bota, He is talking about the 1055 Silver Flair which has one brace. In 1979 the 1055 became the ... | |
| Pioneer Deluxe, Made in Holland | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I play trumpet and have a friend at work that brought me a trumpet that her brother played in junior ... A: Allen, I believe it is a stencil horn made by Schenkelaars of Holland. They operated from about 1928 ... | |
| CG Conn Trumpet model and value | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I have been trying to research a trumpets serial number and value this morning and seem to be ... A: Blair, The horn dates to 1906 and is probably a cornet and not a trumpet. Christene Derksen runs the ... | |
| My Trumpet | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a trumpet from a pawn shop.. i was wondering how i could tell when it was made.. the ... A: Hunter, The Connquest was a student horn and a step up from the Director. The model is 77B and your ... | |
| brass "trumpet", "coronet", etc | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a brass "trumpet" type instrument that has 8 valves. It is 12 inches long and the bell is 3 ... A: Diann, They are childrens toys and the ones I have seen have a reed in them (like a harmonica) which ... | |
| Capri Trumpet | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought for my son a Capri Trumpet(silver).The only info I got is that the previous owner ... A: Well they are two different types of instruments. Brass playing requires a buzz into the mouthpiece ... | |
| Hard to find trumpet values | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to sell my Getzen Eterna Severinsen trumpet #sk1139 for a correct but easy to sell price. Is ... A: Stephen, Yes Ebay is the easiest way to get your value. The price depends on the finish wear, valve ... | |
| trumpet info | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a Holton Trumpet serial#882161 for my 9 year old son. Do you have any ... A: Mitch, You didn't say what model it is so I will have to give you info based on the TR602 student ... | |
| Capri Trumpet | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought for my son a Capri Trumpet(silver).The only info I got is that the previous owner ... A: Joan, The Capri is an intermediate level horn by Getzen. They usually sell between $200-400 so you ... | |
| trumpet value/ID | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I'd like some info on a vintage trumpet we may purchase. I know nothing about trumpets, so please ... A: Barbara, The Superior was an intermediate level horn made by King and labeled with the Cleveland ... | |
| C trumpet | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Looking to upgrade my C trumpet. In my stable now is a Kanstul built French Besson Bb I bought new ... A: Brad, I am in a serious state of envy right now! WOW, you spent all that money and she still is ... | |
| Trumpet condition and care | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My son is starting his second year in the school band (7th grd) playing a trumpet, we rented a Conn ... A: Mark, You got a very good deal for $70. Both are good student horns and would carry your son into ... | |
| Trumpet Identification | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Mike, It seems that we have a similar background. After a number of successful years of playing ... A: Shawn, The horn sounds like a combination of different parts. The valve block and slides, I would ... | |
| Good Buy on Weril Alpha Student Cornet? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter needs a good cornet for beginner band. I came across a Weril Alpha Bb Student cornet ... A: Karen, Weril has been in business for over 100 years. They are from Brazil and make some good ... | |
| King 601 trumpet | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's silver King 601 was stolen in the early 1990's. She is sentimental about that ... A: Yvette, Sorry but I was out of town on a job the last few days. King was purchased by United Musical ... | |
| Estimated Value | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Mike - I have a Bach Stradivarius trumpet that I played in high school and college. It wasn't new ... A: Michael, Your estimate of age is right on. There isn't a list printed with exact numbers but your ... | |
| trumpet general information and repair parts | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sivertone trumpet made in Elkhart Ind. My parents purchased it for me around '68-'69. The ... A: Mark, The horn was made by E K Blessing company in Elkhart Indiana. They made the Silvertone line ... | |
| Holton trumpet | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a Frank Holton Revelation trumpet. Which number is the serial number? Finally - I ... A: Teddi, Sorry for the delay but I was out of town on a job for a few days. The serial number is on ... | |
| Olds Ambassador Trumpet | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased an Olds Ambassador Trumpet, serial number 444663 from an antique store. It seems to ... A: Rodney, The Olds Ambassador is one of the finest student horns ever built. They rival many "so ... | |
| M. Koriot Trumpet/Coronet | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My brother has a trumpet or coronet with the name M. Koriot engraved on it as well as flowers and ... A: Marianne, The name was used for a line of horns imported into the US from Europe in the 1920-1940 ... | |
| King Liberty | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I purchased a King Liberty (#152576) for $200. Appears to have a satin silver ... A: Pete, The horn looks to be in good shape. It is from 1932 and is one of the last made before the ... | |
| King Cornet | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have my cornet from 4th grade. 1932. I loved playing it and with the training bugled my way ... A: Lois, I can't believe you said "almost inspiring me to play again". I have several friends in their ... | |
| trumpet | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I just got this trumpet and it is engraved with Henri Selmer Paris under that it say's selmer, made ... A: Mike, You did very well indeed! The Selmer Paris horns are pro models and are very collectable. Plus ... | |
| Trumpet for Husband | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm a string player and have no idea about brass! My husband has asked for a trumpet as a gift. ... A: Neressa, I am not sure of the injury he had but it is very difficult to find a left handed starter ... | |
| Trumpet made in dayton ohio | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about trading a drum set for a trumpet and the guy that has the trumpet says in his ... A: Matt, There are no makers in Dayton unless it is a small one or two man shop. More likely it is what ... | |
| Holton trumpet | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Is Holton a good trumpet for a beginner? I played a Conn in elementary school and move onto a Bach ... A: Cyndi, The 602 model Holton horns are well constructed and are good student horns. I have never ... | |
| first wind instrument for 8-year-old | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Pawul: Would you recommend trumpet as the first wind instrument for an 8-year-old boy? My son ... A: Mary, It doesn't take more skill to play the trumpet over the others. I would start him on cornet ... | |
| Bundy H. & A. Selmer Elkhart, IND cornet | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: The numbers 26939 are stamped on the center valve; I assume that is the serial number. It has some ... A: Cameron, The horn could be from several time periods. Possibly it is from around 1960 and was made ... | |
| How to build up endurance after 25 year layoff | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: After a 25 year layoff (I'm 42) I just picked up the trumpet again. First of all, I wish I hadn't ... A: Nick, First welcome back to playing again! It is difficult to work up endurance after being off a ... | |
| Beginner Trumpet | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: We are looking for a trumpet for my 5th grade son to use in the band. This will be his first year ... A: Amy, I have played a few of them and they play ok. However they are made with a cheaper brass and ... | |
| Besson Trumpet | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a super small mini mini trumpet that measures only 9-1/2" long. The bell size is 3" in ... A: Richard, The horn is a knock off of an older Besson model. They are made in India and will play ok ... | |
| Bach Mercedes trumpet | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Mike, I have a silver plate Bach Mercedes Bb trumpet serial number 112830. I'm thinking it ... A: Brian, The horn is either a Mercedes made with Bach Strad parts and made in 1975 or a Mercedes II ... | |
| King Cornet | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an old King Cornet - Cleveland 602 - that I played in junior high in the 70's and held on to ... A: Tom, There aren't any real sites to do that. If you take it to a store they will base the price on ... | |
| King "Master" Cornet | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Investigating a cornet for sale. I do not play. This is a gift for a player. What is a King ... A: Blaine, The King Master line was one of the finest cornets ever made. They have a wonderful full ... | |
| Vintage (?) Getzen | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Mike - Got your info from a post in the Trumpet Masters forum. Wondering if you might have any ... A: Curt, WOW what a beauty! The horn is a custom made model from Getzen before their factory fire in ... | |
| BUESCHER TRUMPET | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A BUESCHER TRUE TONE TRUMPET, MODEL 232, LP, SERIAL #54431, SILVER PLATED WITH CASE. HAVE ... A: Ken, The 232 became the Aristocrat model and was a pro horn. The serial number dates your horn to ... | |
| KIng silver tone cornet | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently came across a King Silver Tone cornet,Master series. The horn looked good except the ... A: Milton, I can't believe they engraved it deeper than the factory. That weakens the structure but ... | |
| Age and value of my cornet | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: "Hello, I have had this besson cornet for around 30 years. I bought it used. The bell engraving says ... A: Kathy, You have a very collectable Besson cornet. The 40 medals of honor was used between 1886 and ... | |
| re: Conn 22b Victor cica 1956 follow up ??? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: What would be a fair price to pay for one that has few scratches and recently re conditioned.Also ... A: Derrick, Well a Victor redone is somewhere between $200-500 depending on the repairs that were done ... | |
| value of King Cleveland 600 trumpet | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a trumpet that I played in Jr high school ( along time ago) and I'm thinking of selling it. ... A: Lori, The 600 is a very good student horn. The value depends on the finish, wear to the horn and ... | |
| Help | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Jack D. Dusek wasn't able to answer yourHi Mike: I acquired a Holton Trumpet ... A: Steve, The horn is a model 101. They are professional symphony players designed to compete with the ... | |
| SelmerTrumpet Valve Guides | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: my name is Joe Epps. I have a brass repair shop in Wollongong,NSW Australia. I have been working on ... A: It sounds like you know what you are doing and have adapted by making the part. There are guides ... | |
| Which trumpet to buy next | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My Son is a member of a state champion marching band. He has a Yamaha intermediate trumpet (unsure ... A: Diane, The DCI trademark is high and bright sounds. The King and Dynasty marching horns are designed ... | |
| Conn 22B trumpet serial # 615156 | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: considering looking at this trumpet for sale. Could you tell me if this is a NYS,Victor or a ... A: Derrick, The trumpet dates to 1956 and would be a Victor model 22B. It is a pro horn and plays very ... | |
| cornet | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a King Silver Tone 244811 meduim bore in good condition. What is it worth? It has an ... A: Paul, The horn has a solid Sterling Silver bell and dates to 1940. King was the first to use those ... | |
| fischer trumpet? | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i just helped a WWII vet clean out his shed and he gave me all kind of things. one of which is a ... A: John, Carl Fischer sold trumpets and cornets for many years. They had their horns all made for them ... | |
| selmer paris trumpet | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: serial number 19198. can you tell me how old is it and what model and quality please? no matter what ... A: Pat, I can't tell you a model without knowing the engraving and numbers on the lead pipe. I can tell ... | |
| 2nd hand trumpet | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Buescher trumpet in a brown case. It says Aristocrat on it. I'd like to sell it 2nd ... A: Donna, I would need to see some pictures to give you a good price. However, if you are going to sell ... | |
| Blessing Super Artist | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I was just given a Blessing Super Artist cornet with the # 90123 that I will use for a small school ... A: Clinton, You should contact a tax advisor. I do not believe he can take a deduction for just giving ... | |
| Repair Eterna by Getzen Severinson Model or buy new | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be playing the trumpet next year in band. We received the above used trumpet from ... A: You could easily get $500 for the Getzen if she takes care of it. You are correct that the Yamaha ... | |
| Repair Eterna by Getzen Severinson Model or buy new | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be playing the trumpet next year in band. We received the above used trumpet from ... A: Amy, The horn you have dates to about 1977. It is a pro player and worthy of restoration in most ... | |
| Pioneer trumpet | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: bought a Pioneer trumpet says it was made in Elkart ind. are these vintage horns? this is aboput ... A: Joe, They were student horns made by the Pan American division of Conn. Pan Am stopped making horns ... | |
| olds trumpet | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i have an olds trumpet model super, s.n. 11913 made in L.A. i am 79 years young, and just found i ... A: Dave, Welcome back to the trumpet world! The Super was a great trumpet and your horn dates to 1939. ... | |
| besson b flat silver plated cornet | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a "newish" b flat cornet and wish to find out it's date of manufacture. ... A: Penny, The term you use "newish" refers to the look right? The horn is very old in reality. The horn ... | |
| York Trumpet Research | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am researching this York trumpet for a family member. He is the original owner. It was purchased ... A: Gene, I don't show a model number for that particular horn. It is a pea shooter design and would be ... | |
| DEG Dynasty Bugle | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have bought a DEG Dynasty Contrabass Bugle. It meets the specs for a Model M378. It has a .670 ... A: Jim, I think you need to contact a few of the groups through DCI. There are several marching groups ... | |
| boston special edition trumpet | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have found a boston special edition trumpet for sale Serial number 0201218. I am looking for a ... A: Kathryn, I don't have any reference to the Boston except the old Boston horns from the 1920-1930 ... | |
| C. G. Conn 22B Silverplate Trumpet | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: We found a vintage silverplate C. G. Conn 22B trumpet in it's original case at my mom's house this ... A: Linda, Sorry I was out of town over the weekend. You have a very nice horn there. I wouldn't do ... | |
| King Silvertone Cornet | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a king Master Silvertone cornet. It has a couple of patches that were expertly done for most ... A: Adam, Sorry I was out of town over the weekend. The horn has an interesting history and if it is ... | |
| Conn Trumpet | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have come across a Conn trumpet that is approximately 50 years old. My 10 year old is interested ... A: Heather, Conn made a wide variety of cornets and trumpets in the late 1950's. Most played very well ... | |
| flugelhorn | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I bought a Henri Paris Selmer Bb Flugelhorn in 1974 new and I am wondering what it is worth today. ... A: Bruce, The Selmer Flugelhorns were built well and have decent intonation. The value would be ... | |
| 1994 Bach Omega | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I just bought a 1994 Bach Omega silver trumpet. I am a sophomore in high school and I have ... A: Alex, When they were new they went for about $800. The horns from the 1990's were made from Strad ... | |
| 1000B Conn | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought a 1000B Conn Trumpet for our Grandson who will be in beginner band. I ... A: Donna, The 1000B was originally the intermediate version of the Doc Severnison model that Conn made ... | |
| 1926 Buescher A/B flat | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a Buescher trumpet with a serial number indicating it was made in 1926. It has a switch for ... A: Todd, The model 11 was one of the more popular horns from Buescher in the 1920s. They play well and ... | |
| trumpet valuation? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: number printed on it 94660. with box. do you have any idea of its value? hope to hear from you soon. ... A: Nicola, The Invicta was an intermediate level horn that Selmer UK had made for them. They used ... | |
| LeBlanc Paris Trumpet | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a LeBlanc Paris silverplated trumpet with the number 19460 that my husband has had since the ... A: Melanie, The horn is around 1966 or so. The LeBlanc horns were made by Courtois and are very good ... | |
| henri selmer paris trumpet | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i found this trumpet in a garbage pile i don't play and was looking to find out its value its in ... A: William, The value is determined by the model, the condition and type of finish, the wear to the ... | |
| Student Trumpet | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Mike, My son is 12 years of age, is in the local school band and is currently playing a used big box ... A: John, The Conn-Selmer company owns Conn, King, Bach, and several other brands now. I suggest the ... | |
| selmer sterling london vintage trumpet | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I would appreciate any informationyou might have regarding my horn serial # 41071. In excellent ... A: Bill, Selmer London was a separate company and really didn't have anything in common with the Paris ... | |
| Trumept corrison | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: First I would like to thank you for reading my question. I always remembered seeing red dots on my ... A: James, The small red spots are called "red rot" and are caused by the Zinc in the brass separating ... | |
| Holton trumpet mouthpieces | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: How do you tell what size a Holton trumpet mouthpiece is? I have several that appear to be ... A: Donna, The best way is to take a Caliper and measure the width of cup and depth. Then use a ... | |
| Conn 26A "Director" cornet | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Heya Mike! Once again, long time since I've written. Been playing lots with an orchestra and ... A: Rick, Good job on your 80A pickup. The 26A was the first of a long line of Director horns. I have ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ?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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ? 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "New" old Strad | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: A business associate gave me a trumpet he hasn’t 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ?????? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Starting to play again - recommendation on trumpets and mouthpiece | 2/15/2008 |