Patric_Bernard

So here is a criaglist post i just found. do you guys think its a good deal?

1927/1928 conn 22b silver trumpet

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EdMann

The valves, from a distance, look iffy. You should inspect first, particularly on craigslist, and negotiate. This comes from experience. CL is great for that; it's just you and the seller.

Ed Mann
MySpace.com - Ed Mann - 51 - Male - LA, California - www.myspace.com/jazzlips

MFfan

I would agree with the advice given so far. The Craigslist offering looks like a Concert Grand model with all the tubing? I imagine you are familiar with the connloyalist site with info on most Conn models and photos. As a possible alternative, there is a 22b New York Symphony on shopgoodwill.com - Welcome now that looks decent. It is #3502674 .Auction ends on 4/8 and bids are up to 89.01 with 14 bidders.

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Dave Rafferty
07 Barrington Trumpet,
1972 Reynolds Medalist
55 Besson 8-10 trumpet
55 Roth by Reynolds Cornet
73 Olds Ambassador Cornet
30's Czech small bore Trumpet
Getzen 80 cornet,
33 American Standard cornet
www.kalamazooconcertband.org

Jimi Michiel

I've found some great deals on Craigs List. Last year I got a silver plated Bach Strad in pretty good condition for $600. A few months ago I bought several Getzen student horns from Craigs List for students of mine. I got them for around $100, put a little work into them, bought new mouthpieces, and sold them for $250. My students got excellent instruments for a third of what the music stores are selling the POS Bach TR300s, I made a few bucks and everyone wins!

-Jimi

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EdMann

Got my Selmer K-Mod in PERFECT condition for around 600 and about to pull the trigger on another horn there. I also rented my office through cl. If you're careful, they're terrific.

Ed Mann
MySpace.com - Ed Mann - 51 - Male - LA, California - www.myspace.com/jazzlips

MFfan

I just bought a very nice Olds Ambassador cornet, deluxe case, mute, Bach 5c, Olds 7c from a local party for $50. As a surprise, the lacquer is in very good shape A 1973 model. Good valves, slides and tone quality. Was a school instrument for lister's son, who changed instruments.

They also had a passable Bundy trumpet for $40 which I took a pass on.

That K-mod reference makes me envious!

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Dave Rafferty
07 Barrington Trumpet,
1972 Reynolds Medalist
55 Besson 8-10 trumpet
55 Roth by Reynolds Cornet
73 Olds Ambassador Cornet
30's Czech small bore Trumpet
Getzen 80 cornet,
33 American Standard cornet
www.kalamazooconcertband.org