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Old 09-19-2004, 05:12 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Heavens2kadonka
I know I'm reviving a dead topic, but WOW, why doesn't trumpet makers use that kind of engraving on the bell anymore? That is the most gorgeous accent I have EVER seen on a horn! I wish I could see a close-up of what the bordering says.

Van
I guess they just decided it wasn't cost efficient enough or something. I'd love to see someone start reproducing horns like that. I think if someone did, they'd have a pretty good market.
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