TrumpetMaster - Vintage Trumpets / Cornets http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/ Talk about Vintage Trumpets and Cornets. en Thu, 17 May 2012 06:44:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/images/misc/rss.png TrumpetMaster - Vintage Trumpets / Cornets http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/ martin Committee - An Ebay Scam? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67396&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:21 GMT All, What do we think - Is this a scam or not? The Ebay seller has a location in Bularia, with no sellers history and the Martin Committee is... All,

What do we think - Is this a scam or not?

The Ebay seller has a location in Bularia, with no sellers history and the Martin Committee is apparently in Los Angeles.

Personally I am not convinced that I could bring myself to bid on this.

Martin Committee, 1946, Serial # 159186 | eBay ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Sidekick http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67396 Ebay - Am I out of line? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67383&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:59:44 GMT A couple days ago, I saw an Indiana Band Instrument cornet offered on Ebay labeled as an early 1900s. Since Indiana Band didn't exist until 1928, and the serial number indicated as it appeared to be, circa 1931, I dropped the seller a note and gave him the correct data as well as the webpages that could confirm everything. Today I got a reply thanking me, and that's nice, but the offering remained unchanged. I thought that a bit lowdown. Is it none of my business and I should let it lie, or stick him again?


INDIANA BAND SILVER PLATE CORNET EARLY 1900 | eBay ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Head2wind http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67383 Martin Handcraft Imperial bell http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67374&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 03:56:21 GMT

I looked to see if this has been covered here in the past, but couldn't find any reference to it, but I've got a question for all you Martin Handcraft Imperial folks out there.

Between the lion's paws (on the bell engraving) there is a number or a letter. I've only seen, or heard of, either a "37" or an "M". On the other trumpet blog site, there was speculation that it was the year of manufacture. This is doubtful since some of the horns, with "37" were manufactured in other years, earlier or later. This also wouldn't account for an "M" on other horns, like the one Mike (trumpetMD) had that Trent previously owned. The large bore Imperial (that A.N.A pointed out that recently sold on Ebay for $1550+ had "M" on the bell between the paws, as does the one I just purchased.

So, what I'm wondering is: could this be a bell designation? Wasn't Martin copying the Bach 37 bell on some of their horns? I read elsewhere that the "M" was for Committee (COMM=M) So, I guess it stands to reason that with the earlier Handcraft Imperials, you were getting a Bach 37 type bell. Then with the advent of the Committee in the late-30s, a Committee bell was also available on the Imperial Handcraft.

Any other thoughts on this...

-Blair ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Vega Power http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67374 Olds Recording Cornet http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67372&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 23:54:56 GMT a few months ago my sister-in-law was complaining that her horn was broken. I went to the home where she lives [she is in a facility for older folks and others that need care]. she had removed her valves and had them in the wrong order. the horn was a mess, the slides were stuck, the m.p. was stuck and the horn was so dirty it was green where the slides were supposed to move and I couldn't see down the m.p. I took her my old King Master to play and she was a happy camper. I took the horn to my favorite tech and all around good guy and he removed the m.p. and looked down the lead pipe and the horn was really nasty [m.p. was almost tototally closed. I left the horn and he unstuck all the slides cleaned the horn and put new corks in. I put the horn out in the garage and today got it out to mess with. I put in a Kelly 4B and this horn plays sweet. I have no idea when it was made #1348XX made in L.A. Do all the recording cornets play this well and how well do the trumpets of this era play [Recording]? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Dave Mickley http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67372 <![CDATA[1940's (??) US Selmar Trumpet]]> http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67367&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:06 GMT This is a US Selmar serial#4072 which was given to me. Not a true trumpet player, mostly piano, guitar, violin..etc. I thought it was pretty cool... This is a US Selmar serial#4072 which was given to me. Not a true trumpet player, mostly piano, guitar, violin..etc. I thought it was pretty cool piece. From what i could dig up, seems by the serial # it is early to mid 40s from the Elkhart, Indiana factory. Would like some more info on this if anyone's got some! Thanks! Pics here: Selmer Trumpet - a set on Flickr
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]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets jbptunes http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67367 Need help identifying a maker/model/year http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67361&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 01:51:12 GMT I need some help identifying a maker/model/year of a trumpet. I've looked around several places on the Internet, but had no luck.

First off, it's a Trumpet, not a Coronet. It's silver (possibly silver-plated?).

I found the the number "709" stamped on the valve body, under the "1 2 3" that mark the valves. I also found the same number stamped on the first bend in the lead pipe.

The only other marks I found on it was the words "Student Model" and "American Made", which is surrounded by some type of big leaf design engraved in the bell.

I think it's in the original case, but it's in rough shape.

"709" on the valve body
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"709" on the lead pipe bend
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"Student Model" and "American Made" engraving on the bell
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Case it came to me in
http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/...192012_002.jpg

I posted the question as far as getting help identifying the trumpet in a brass/trumpet discussion forum, and the answer I got was that it was most likely made in the 1940's or 1950's, and that it's "what was/is called a 'Stencil' horn, most likely manufactured by Conn, or similar manufacturer at the time. The 709 was most likely the model number - but because this was a student model, stencil horn for a music store, or distribution company - there is probably not more information available."

I would like to fix it up to play it, but I want to know if it's worth it.

The valves all move freely, but all the slides are stuck shut.

The supports have all come loose at some point in it's life and someone did a VERY poor job of trying to solder them back on, and one must have broken off at some point because neither of them match.

The bell section that attaches to the valve body has also come loose and again, someone did a VERY poor job of trying to solder it back together.

There are some minor dings and dents here and there, but none that interfere with it's playability.

It does have a pretty decent sound, if I hold the bell on.

If you have any clues, and have the time to get back to me on it, I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks! ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Saizmijamaza http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67361 What Instrument is this? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67336&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 19:50:39 GMT I have the instrument on this page Getzen Alto Trumpet (http://mytrumpets.info/alto.html) But I dont know if it is an Alto Trumpet, Frumpet,... I have the instrument on this page
Getzen Alto Trumpet

But I dont know if it is an Alto Trumpet, Frumpet, Marching mello, or what key it is in. Plus I cant find any history of this instrument, or at least Google cant. The only differences from my horn compared to the picture's (link above) is that mine is an Elkhorn Deluxe.

Also what kind of mouthpiece do I use? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets Will Willcoxson http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67336 Calling all Connoholics http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67335&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 19:40:20 GMT I am suprised none of our Connoholics Horn lovers have not jumped on that E- Bay 1954 Conn 20A Cornet. No mention has been made about it. Seems these... I am suprised none of our Connoholics Horn lovers have not jumped on that E- Bay 1954 Conn 20A Cornet. No mention has been made about it. Seems these have the really extra large bore of .485. Should make a great Jazz Cornet.

Looks to have a similar design like a Olds Recording Cornet. Item# is 270887191762 with a Buy It Now price of $349.00 with free shipping. Cornet looks to be in great condition. One of our Connoholics needs this Cornet to ease their pain.

I too am suffering being a Kingoholic. Having to look at that silver plated King Golden Flair and no money at the momement to make a offer. Even if I am at this momement off the horns. I feel like I still need it. LOL ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets study888 http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67335 Played my 40B last night http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67331&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 16:56:32 GMT I had gotten away from playing the 40B on R & B gigs. I have no idea why. I think maybe it was because I thought people liked my shiny gold Eclipse. The Eclipse is a great horn, but wow, the 40B is so much easier on the loud jobs. I was beating myself to death in the first set. I couldn't hear myself and was (I imagine) overblowing to compensate. I was pretty beat at the end of the first 90 minute set. I switched to the 40B and cruised the rest of the way. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets mike ansberry http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67331 Help me identify this GETZEN model http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67327&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 15:45:17 GMT This horn should be from around 1987-88....says ETERNA II on the leadpipe,GETZEN on the right side of the valve casing...and on the left side RA... This horn should be from around 1987-88....says ETERNA II on the leadpipe,GETZEN on the right side of the valve casing...and on the left side RA 21XX......

so ,that's a real low serial number....I'd assume it's a special model............

included in the case is a leaflet about the Renaissance trumpet... the fotos look identical....is that what the RA stands for??? renaissance artist...or renaissance advance???

getzen always included pamphlets for other products with their horns,so I'm not ASSUMING this is a Renaissance trumpet


...looking to hear from those Getzen afficionados!!! :) ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets sirspinbad http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67327 My Mystery Horn! http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67326&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 15:39:39 GMT Here's the scoop. I picked up this horn on eBay for chump change simply out of curiosity and novelty. It has a nice bright tone, plays fairly easily, etc. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like a Bb/A horn. It has no brand markings anywhere, but it does have a serial number. I've talked to all kinds of trumpet specialists, a couple of professors, brought it up on Facebook, other forums, music stores, and nobody's been able to help me figure out what this thing is. With all of the research I've done, I'm thinking ROUGHLY 1920s, MAYBE HN White. :dontknow: On a side note, I do have the trim ring that goes around the pipe just after the main slide. You can see it sitting in the case. Gets rid of that ugly spot there. Problem is, when I put it on the slide doesn't want to fit back in.






]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets brandondeleo http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67326 1951 Conn 48B Vocabell restoration? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67320&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 12:41:42 GMT Hi, I'm new to the the forum. I'm just getting back into playing the horn , haven't played since high school over 16 years ago. I just picked up a 1951 Conn 48B Vocabell from the local classifieds for $25! I almost didn't buy it cause I'm not familiar with vintage horns and I just thought it was an old weird looking piece of crap. I figured for $25 I could use it to learn restoring and tinkering on so I got it anyway. After a little research it seems this is a fairly rare horn and was a top model pro back in the day which is exciting for me. I'm amazed at how easy it is to play and how amazing it sounds compared to my old 74' Bach Strad I had. The Conn is a much better horn to my feel and ears, even in it's current condition which needs work. Anyway, I'm trying to decide what level of restoration I want to take the Conn to. I'm thinking I'll just do everything shy of a re-laquer cause I don't want to put too much money into it at this point and don't want to risk changing the sound. Any thoughts?

http://s1175.photobucket.com/albums/...rrent=48b1.jpg

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]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets n8r http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67320 <![CDATA[Hope this isn't a scam]]> http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67312&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:37:33 GMT Bb/A Silvered Brass Trumpet :Charles E George The Vega Company, Boston" | eBay

I don't see how it could be. No buying it away from Ebay, none of the usual signs. But something about being from the collection of Ronald Bell is sounding very familiar. A large bore with a 5 bell should be an interesting horn. ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets mike ansberry http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67312 Vintage And Rare http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67310&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:37 GMT Anyone ever heard of Vintage Instruments - Buy Vintage Instruments for sale online | Vintage Instruments on Vintage & Rare ? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets bamajazzlady http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67310 Is this a rare horn? http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67305&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 00:50:11 GMT Was browsing CL and came across this. TRUMPET FROM PARIS FRANCE (http://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/3006494712.html) What is it and is it... Was browsing CL and came across this.

TRUMPET FROM PARIS FRANCE

What is it and is it worth anything? ]]> Vintage Trumpets / Cornets acarcido http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=67305