Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one?

Firestas'1 · 04-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Hello all,

I saw this on e-bay today and had never seen one before.
Benge 3X .460bore Silver Professional Eflat Trumpet - eBay (item 180234242150 end time Apr-27-08 12:02:45 PDT)

Have any of you had any experience with one of these horns?

What is your opinion of it?

Thanks,

Johntpt · 04-22-2008, 07:27 AM

That one looks pretty cheap, but unless it's just for playing around the house you'd be better off saving up for a good Eb.

JU

French Besson · 04-23-2008, 03:49 PM

As of this minute, its at 450.00..even if its a UMI, its worth that or more. If it plays..thats a plus..450.00 doesn't buy much these days..if I needed a horn in that key, I wouldn't hesitate

dstrad · 04-23-2008, 04:23 PM

I wouldn't waste my money on it. For E flat/D I prefer tunable bell models. I have a B&S I bought used for $900.00. great horn.

Doug

French Besson · 04-23-2008, 04:36 PM

The key words in your reply are "I prefer". The original poster may not have the budget for a higher end horn. 450.00 will buy little of anything, these days. If the horn will make music, its worth 450.00

WFUnix · 04-27-2008, 12:14 PM

I borrowed an LA Benge Eb/D from a friend for a couple of months several years ago. The Eb side had poor intonation, but the D side was more manageable. Maybe UMI improved things on the Eb/D? The ad doesn't mention the D tuning slide. That would be another turnoff for me, as I would want a horn to play in both keys.

jazz9 · 04-27-2008, 01:08 PM

So how exactly does an Eb/D horn change pitches? Does it switch bells for different tunings?

04-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Firestas'1 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Brand: Bach Posts: 369	Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? Hello all, I saw this on e-bay today and had never seen one before. Benge 3X .460bore Silver Professional Eflat Trumpet - eBay (item 180234242150 end time Apr-27-08 12:02:45 PDT) Have any of you had any experience with one of these horns? What is your opinion of it? Thanks,
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04-22-2008, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Johntpt Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toluca, Mexico Posts: 158	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? That one looks pretty cheap, but unless it's just for playing around the house you'd be better off saving up for a good Eb. JU

04-23-2008, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
French Besson New Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? As of this minute, its at 450.00..even if its a UMI, its worth that or more. If it plays..thats a plus..450.00 doesn't buy much these days..if I needed a horn in that key, I wouldn't hesitate

04-23-2008, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
dstrad New Friend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Brand: Bach Posts: 33	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? I wouldn't waste my money on it. For E flat/D I prefer tunable bell models. I have a B&S I bought used for $900.00. great horn. Doug

04-23-2008, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
French Besson New Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? The key words in your reply are "I prefer". The original poster may not have the budget for a higher end horn. 450.00 will buy little of anything, these days. If the horn will make music, its worth 450.00

04-27-2008, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
WFUnix New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 18	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? I borrowed an LA Benge Eb/D from a friend for a couple of months several years ago. The Eb side had poor intonation, but the D side was more manageable. Maybe UMI improved things on the Eb/D? The ad doesn't mention the D tuning slide. That would be another turnoff for me, as I would want a horn to play in both keys.
WFUnix New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 18

04-27-2008, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jazz9 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2007 Brand: Bach Posts: 283	Re: Benge Eb on E-bay. Anyone ever played one? So how exactly does an Eb/D horn change pitches? Does it switch bells for different tunings?
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