TrumpetMaster - View Single Post - '26 Model 9 True Tone or Mid-Late '60s Reynolds Emperor?

selmer53 · 03-31-2008, 06:07 PM

Hiya Mike & OldLou!
The Buescher I'm refering to is a trumpet, although I do own a beautiful '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet that sounds very warm and rich. As far as the Buescher is concerned, I'm not in any rush to replate it (silver), but it's been suggested that I might want to send it in for the valves to get a replating and have the corks, springs, etc. replaced to original factory specs. Is this a worthwhile endeavor? I haven't received it as of yet (any day now!) so I have no idea what the condition of the valves will be or if they need to be re-aligned. The seller said it still plays great and the slides still "pop", so that's probably a good sign.
My question is...if I do decide to have the valves looked at, do I send it to Conn-Selmer (who bought out Buescher in the 60's) or could a local tech do this just as thoroughly? I'm in NYC, so any suggestions would help. I know exactly who to go to for clarinet work, but not a clue for great trumpet/cornet workmanship.
Thanks for your thoughts & comments guys!

03-31-2008, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
selmer53 New Friend Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	Re: '26 Model 9 True Tone or Mid-Late '60s Reynolds Emperor? Hiya Mike & OldLou! The Buescher I'm refering to is a trumpet, although I do own a beautiful '57 Reynolds Emperor cornet that sounds very warm and rich. As far as the Buescher is concerned, I'm not in any rush to replate it (silver), but it's been suggested that I might want to send it in for the valves to get a replating and have the corks, springs, etc. replaced to original factory specs. Is this a worthwhile endeavor? I haven't received it as of yet (any day now!) so I have no idea what the condition of the valves will be or if they need to be re-aligned. The seller said it still plays great and the slides still "pop", so that's probably a good sign. My question is...if I do decide to have the valves looked at, do I send it to Conn-Selmer (who bought out Buescher in the 60's) or could a local tech do this just as thoroughly? I'm in NYC, so any suggestions would help. I know exactly who to go to for clarinet work, but not a clue for great trumpet/cornet workmanship. Thanks for your thoughts & comments guys!