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Originally Posted by Robert Rowe  Incorrect.
The Imperial became an intermediate model, subsequent to the introduction of the Committee.
The Indiana was designated as the student model, although (in my opinion, as well as many Committee owner/players) the Indiana is now considered a finer horn, in respect to tone and playability than the Imperial. I, and many others, use an Indiana as a "back-up" and "rehearsal"-horn.
The Imperial is "flashed-out" with much nickel trim and adornments, making it appear to be "fancy".
None-the-less, the Imperial is a fine horn; ... one could do worse than to play a later-day Imperial (Trumpet, Cornet or Fluegelhorn). I have several of each.
Robt |
Not wanting to pick a fight with RR, and perhaps I am incorrect, but, I disagree. The Handcraft Imperial in every aspect was a top end, detailed, quality horn. After the Committee was introduced as the Handcraft Committee, in the very late 30s, the Handcraft Imperial was discontinued and the Imperial was introduced. Perhaps this was in the very early 40s, but the ones I have seen were all late 40s or perhaps 50s and beyond. They may not have been designated as student horns. The Indiana may have gotten that title. I'm not sure. However the two that I have owned did not compare with the earlier Handcraft Imperial, the Committee or some other student level trumpets of the day that I have also owned. Two that come to mind are the mighty 40s and 50s Olds Ambassadors or, a horn I think is underated, the 40s-50s Blessing Standard. I never felt the later Imperials held up and the ones from the 60s were even less worthy. Just my opinion, but I stand with it.