anchovie28

Good Evening-

I have been given a very old trumpet and would like to know the history on it. The very old case has the H.N. White Cleveland Ohio diamond turned on it's side sewn into the padding inside the case. On the opposite side of the case it has the straps that I guess are used to hold the trumpet into place inside the case. I have the original mouthpiece also. The trumpet itself is in pretty good condition but I haven't cleaned it because I really don't know what it is made out of. On the bell, it is etched The Inspirator made by The New York Instrument Company and then it has the number 1198. On the second valve, the number on it is 1038 (I think). Could someone please help me by giving me some info on it. I would like to know how to clean it.

Thank You,
Krista Shively
Morris, Illinois

samdaman

Welcome to TM!!!

Sounds like an interesting find you have there! As for the history, I am no expert. As for cleaning, it's pretty easy if you have the stuff for it. You will need:

1) A snake
2) A Valve casing rod and hanky (A pencil also works too)
3) Slide grease or vaseline
4) A bathtub filled up with lukewarm water

Before you go cleaning it though, could you post some pictures on here. There might be some problems that need to be attended to before you disassemble it (Bracings, joints, etc.). You still probably could if you wanted to though, but I always like to be on the safe side. For more instructions go to http://www.musichem.com/articles/trm...r_students.htm

Have fun and if you have any questions, just ask!!! Everyone here will be more then happy to help.

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