Thread: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is?
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Old 07-08-2008, 07:02 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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
Actually, I think the CGs are .468. The MLP (3x+) are .464....

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