http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb Talk about Vintage Trumpets and Cornets. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:05:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/images/trumpetminer/misc/rss.jpg http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/bach-mercury-cornet-56429.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:29:27 GMT I saw a picture of a Bach Mercury short model cornet with the sherard's crook. I was wonedering how common these were. How did they play compared to the standard mercury? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Lancaster http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/bach-mercury-cornet-56429.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/1966-conn-2a-cornet-eb-56423.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:06:14 GMT See the instrument in the eBay auction at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250690867448&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I noticed it the first hour it was listed last week and I thought it was a Conn 35B trumpet in key of D as seen at Conn Loyalist at
http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/Conn35B1967image.html

Nobody bid the first few days so I thought I was the only one who noticed it.

Then 3 people started bidding against each other in the last 24 hours,
so I thought I didn't have a chance of winning it.

I needed to be with family away from the computer at the end of the auction,
so I asked a sick friend to bid on it for me in the last 10 seconds.

I was amazed that I won it.
A mint-condition professional made-in-Elkhart 1966 Conn Victor for $207.51 plus $12.87 for shipping, for a total of only $220.38.

Then I was more surprised when the seller told me that it has a 2-3/4" long Conn #5 mouthpiece, which means that it is really
a Conn 2A cornet in the key of Eb that is listed at Conn Loyalist at
http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/Conn2A1956image.html

Conn Loyalist says that the Conn 2A cornet is just 1/2 inch longer than my Conn 5A cornet.
Although the Conn 5A cornet has a .485 bore
while the Conn 2A cornet has a "slightly smaller" .421 bore.

It will be interesting to see if the tiny Conn 2A Eb cornet is compatible with a Wick 3B or Wick 2B cornet mouthpiece, which for me are very shallow mouthpieces.

Now if I can just get UPS to deliver the new cornet without crushing it. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Moshe Mizrachi http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/1966-conn-2a-cornet-eb-56423.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/besson-trumpet-w-no-sn-56418.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:36:39 GMT Hi all! I just took a Besson Bb Trumpet in to my shop from customer who destroyed the 2nd valve. Unfortunately, the instrument does not seem to... Hi all!

I just took a Besson Bb Trumpet in to my shop from customer who destroyed the 2nd valve. Unfortunately, the instrument does not seem to have a serial number to help me date it or a model. I did find this picture of the same bell engravings...

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Any ideas of model? Obviously I'm looking for a new 2nd valve if any knows of a source!

Brad ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets bjwantz http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/besson-trumpet-w-no-sn-56418.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/serial-number-search-56396.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:39:31 GMT This may be a dumb question but where can I seach the serial number for a Holton cornet? I know that it was made by Yamaha. I tried the... This may be a dumb question but where can I seach the serial number for a Holton cornet? I know that it was made by Yamaha. I tried the Conn-Selmer-King web site and they weren't any help.

The serial number is #005484.

Thank you,

thefish1 ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets thefish1 http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/serial-number-search-56396.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/besson-8-10-valve-guides-56388.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:52:43 GMT Hello, the ( plastic?) valve guides of my Besson London 8-10 are worn. Do you know if there is a place where you can find such old spare parts? Or... Hello,
the ( plastic?) valve guides of my Besson London 8-10 are worn.
Do you know if there is a place where you can find such old spare parts? Or may be do you know some compatible valves guides?
Thanks a lot.
Marc ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Voltrane http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/besson-8-10-valve-guides-56388.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/any-ideas-year-56385.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:20:41 GMT Hello Folks, I have a Beusher 400 trumpet, 225. It has a number of 302135 and a pat no of 2132329. It is in excellent condition and I may be... Hello Folks,

I have a Beusher 400 trumpet, 225. It has a number of 302135 and a pat no of 2132329. It is in excellent condition and I may be interested in selling, but not sure. Could anyone advise me on the year it was built?
It also has a mute and a couple of mouth pieces, and case. (but not original) Times are tough in this house right now so selling might be my only recourse.:-( Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets shotgunMiss http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/any-ideas-year-56385.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/seeking-advice-cornet-56382.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:22:20 GMT hey folks
let me start by stating that i may be ableto find the answers to theses q's by browsing through threads right under my nose- im just gona try this-sorry.
im looking into purchasing an older model cornet thats in need of no repairs.im pretty wierd about my possesions being in good shape. i have little knowledge on horns and i live in a place where my resources are LIMITED-other than the web. most people selling olds ambassadors on ebay dont have a return policy-frustrating.
mabey i need to slow my roll but im thinking i need anew horn to replace my cheapo rossetti trumpet.(also looking for a more compact horn with a mellower tone-was thinking about a pocket trumpet 4 a while).
any advice on a good ol horn 4 sell? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets blueandsilver http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/seeking-advice-cornet-56382.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/damaged-olds-super-repair-first-then-56377.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:50:58 GMT I just bought a 81,xxx serial number Olds Super today. There is a really bad dent in the bell - but otherwise the horn is in fairly nice original... I just bought a 81,xxx serial number Olds Super today. There is a really bad dent in the bell - but otherwise the horn is in fairly nice original condition. Valves are very clean and have excellent compression. No other significant damage.

I would like to sell the horn, but I'm unsure whether to have the bell damage repaired and then sell the horn, or sell the horn as is. I'm not interested in keeping it as I have a couple of keeper trumpets already

Comments??

Thanks! ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets tyleman http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/damaged-olds-super-repair-first-then-56377.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/exacerbation-n-1-conn-40b-56375.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:25:40 GMT Just want to share photos of the newest aquisition before it is sent off to Oberloh for overhaul. Got it on Ebay last week, Complete, it has two... Just want to share photos of the newest aquisition before it is sent off to Oberloh for overhaul. Got it on Ebay last week, Complete, it has two minor dents in easy to fix places, valves have good compression, all the slides are free and the valves move reasonably well. My only concern is the leadpipe that looks like it may have corrosion internally. The case looks like new and the latches are great yes pan is there on the bell, sorry I can't get a good photo of him. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets entrancing1 http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/exacerbation-n-1-conn-40b-56375.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/ebay-ad-caution-56365.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:05:28 GMT Listed probably today, King super 20 Symphony Silver Sonic. curious as to why a low start was listed, i clicked on it. Wasn't a Super 20, but a Liberty. it's a Silver Sonic bell, and in quite good shape. in the 330,000 range( '60's?), but not what the seller has in the text. I sent him a query explaining what he had there. We'll see if i get a return answer........Buck:shhh::oops::roll: ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Buck with a Bach http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/ebay-ad-caution-56365.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/just-got-silver-flair-56356.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:18:50 GMT Found this pre-UMI King Silver Flair poorly listed on eBay a couple days ago and just got it in the mail... She was a little worn and beat up, but I... Found this pre-UMI King Silver Flair poorly listed on eBay a couple days ago and just got it in the mail...
She was a little worn and beat up, but I cleaned her up with a salt and baking soda bath that shined her up nicely
The leadpipe's slightly bent and there are names engraved in a bunch of places but she still plays very well!


(Click for gallery)

Just wanted to share my find :D ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets jush http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/just-got-silver-flair-56356.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/finally-56336.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:48:20 GMT I just my very own (not parent bought) 1946 King Tempo trumpet!! For only $160, this horn is eager to scream the high notes! I acquired a King 7M and... I just my very own (not parent bought) 1946 King Tempo trumpet!! For only $160, this horn is eager to scream the high notes! I acquired a King 7M and a King 7K mouthpiece with the horn, which I have no idea what they are in comparison to the Bach C's. Does any one have any info on this horn at all? The serial number is 280xxx. This is a fantastic, intermediate horn that I just love playing.
And it's the first horn in my collection that is silver and gold!! Oh man this sooo beats my Besson!!
I just need to replace the valve stems and valve caps and finger buttons. One valve stem was cut in half, then put back together with superglue and metal jammed through the middle of the valve stem ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Trumpetman67 http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/finally-56336.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/paul-cavour-56335.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:29:17 GMT Hi there, I've seen a horn that I like the look of, but can find only a little bit about it. It is a Paul Cavour Bb Horn circa 1935. Made in Italy I think.

If anyone knows about this horn can you please help me out and tell me something about it. Is it good / junk what sort of sound it makes etc.


Here is a link to the only info I've found.

Musica Viva Instrument Gallery: Bb trumpet: Paul Cavour


Thanks very much. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets al_atkinson http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/paul-cavour-56335.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/rumor-olds-hammered-military-56334.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:25:56 GMT I understand this may be available if anyone has been looking.....NOT MINE Image: http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/OLDSNUT/2.jpg I understand this may be available if anyone has been looking.....NOT MINE


]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets A.N.A. Mendez http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/rumor-olds-hammered-military-56334.html http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/bostonian-56317.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:52:43 GMT My sons and I were shopping locally today and came across a Bostonian horn. Not sure if it falls into the Trumpet or Cornet area....it was shaped... My sons and I were shopping locally today and came across a Bostonian horn. Not sure if it falls into the Trumpet or Cornet area....it was shaped like a classic trumpet - but it was shorter .

It has a number of 118083 on the #2 valve. Each Valve is also numbered 1 2 3. Heavy little thing... too.

There are a few dents on the horn - but none that are noticeable on the bell. The valves are spring loaded on the bottom and uneven, but I think workable. I didnt look into this much more, but I wanted to get in here to talk to you all and see if you all could help me decide to purchase it or not. The asking price is around $70. The original case is there, and it is in okay shape...nothing to write home about. The mouthpiece is still in the horn....looks as though it doesnt come out....but I'm sure it will. I took a couple of pics with my phone cam....but I cant get them loaded here.....gggrrrr ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets ~Star~ http://www.TrumpetMaster.com/vb/f140/bostonian-56317.html