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jamiefoxer · 07-11-2005, 11:14 AM

More info guys,

I called Selmer headquarters and inquired about the Serial Number. This is the data I got back.

It's INDEED a Selmer Claude Gordon, Model 57, made by Bach. It was last sold in August 2003 (however, this model has been discontinued for the last 5 years). It is professional quality.

I couldn't get an actual year it was made nor an estimate in price (i'm hoping some of you guys can provide that info.

And I DID buy it already (good ol' Ebay!)

I had a feeling this horn was worth way more than $425.00. You can see it here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Does anybody know a general price estimate for Selmer Claude Gordon trumpets? The only indicator I could find on the net showed a used CG horn for $975+ shipping, but I wasn't sure if that was a general price for the horn.

And what did you mean by "BIG" horn? Is it too large to play? I'm 5'7, 130 pounds. Is it heavy or too long to play?

I sure hope the Ebay you thought was fishy is not the one I got. Why did you think it was fishy?

The seller assured that the lacquer finish corrosion was not reflective of a corroded metal (which is bad). Either way, I'll see what I can do to repair whatever may be wrong with it. I'm thinking this trumpet is probably worth a lot more than it was sold for.

07-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
jamiefoxer New Friend Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 23	More info guys, I called Selmer headquarters and inquired about the Serial Number. This is the data I got back. It's INDEED a Selmer Claude Gordon, Model 57, made by Bach. It was last sold in August 2003 (however, this model has been discontinued for the last 5 years). It is professional quality. I couldn't get an actual year it was made nor an estimate in price (i'm hoping some of you guys can provide that info. And I DID buy it already (good ol' Ebay!) I had a feeling this horn was worth way more than $425.00. You can see it here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Does anybody know a general price estimate for Selmer Claude Gordon trumpets? The only indicator I could find on the net showed a used CG horn for $975+ shipping, but I wasn't sure if that was a general price for the horn. And what did you mean by "BIG" horn? Is it too large to play? I'm 5'7, 130 pounds. Is it heavy or too long to play? I sure hope the Ebay you thought was fishy is not the one I got. Why did you think it was fishy? The seller assured that the lacquer finish corrosion was not reflective of a corroded metal (which is bad). Either way, I'll see what I can do to repair whatever may be wrong with it. I'm thinking this trumpet is probably worth a lot more than it was sold for.