Aleahdavis

Just wanted to let you all know that the Silver Prince came in a couple of days ago, and it is in unbelievable condition. It is ten times better than I thought it might be. There are just a few small dents in the horn, and a dent or two in the small pipe that sticks out near the valves, but the gold finish on the inside of the horn is perfect as is the rest of the brushed silver finish on the body. Better yet, I think the seller even had it serviced not long before he sold it! the valves are smooth, the tuning slides are smooth, and the case is origional. I am just so excited! The cork on the spit valve needs to be changed, but that is such a small matter that it doesn't even really deserve mention. The sound is nice and clear and sweet. (best way I can describe it...) and the serial number is very low, putting it made somewhere between 1910 and 1920. For the age, and the price I paid I can hardly believe what a fantastic little horn this is! I have been practicing and pleasantly surprised how quickly it is all coming back to me. Its actually been 15 years since I last seriously played, but I guess its kind of like riding a bike... something you never really forget how to do. I am waiting now for an old King tempo I bought to come in so I can have a horn to teach my husband to play on!
Thanks for your help!
Tana Davis