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Originally Posted by lmf  Mel,
According to Osmun the B-Stock classification simply means:
B-stock instruments have had minor damage or cosmetic blemishes. They are brand new, in perfect working order, carry the full manufacturer's warranty and represent exceptional value.
If the flugelhorn works, don't worry.
However, when accepting a Stock B horn, you need to try it out first or have some guarantee you can return it for a full refund should it not meet your approval. You may never know how many times the B-Stock instrument has been returned, ir it may appear worse than what was described.
Best wishes,
Lloyd |
Thank you for the information. However, since the phrase Special "B" Grade are actually engraved on the bell, below the serial number, using the same font types, I am not so sure that this is actually a "B" Stock instrument, or it has some other meaning. If the instrument had some manufacturing blemish, I would not image that the information would be actually engraved on the bell, along with all of the other bell markings.
Mel