Thread: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is?
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:36 AM   #6 (permalink)
Claude Gnocchi
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Re: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is?
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Originally Posted by Gregert View Post
The Benge Claude Gordon is a awesome horn. I've been playing one since 1983 and I love it. I had it cutomized slightly by Ted Weir in Pittsburgh, PA. They are a large bore (.464) horn so yes...they take lots of air and control. The intonation is excellent in all registers and it has a big "fat" sound which I enjoy. I'll never get rid of my CG...no matter what!

Pittsburgh, PA
I'm with you on that one...I just bought a MINT CG Benge Los Angeles model (1979?) and it is truly a great trumpet...I also have about 20 other horns from Bundys to custom-made Harrelsons but I think I have now found my best-playing and most versatile trumpet!
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