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Originally Posted by gmcmurry  I picked up a Martin Imperial because I just thought it was a good deal. It is serial number 707389. I really didn't think it was going to be such a nice playing trumpet but find myself liking the way it plays.
I always wondered how old it was. It seems like such a high serial number.
Can anyone tell me what I might have?
Greg |
It's possibly after LeBlanc bought out the Martin name. I'd check
LeBlanc serial number list's, it might give you some idea of it's age.
As for the reintroduction of the Imperial, I believe that was around 1950.
Non-handcraft Imperials were student/intermediate horns, but
were still decent players.