Yet another new addition

dwindham · 11-07-2006, 02:46 AM

After only being back playing for a few months my horn collection has grown again. I saw a deal for a pro tec double case with a horn/mpc I couldn't pass up.

The horn is a 1953 Blessing Standard that came with a Mt Vernon 17c2 mouthpiece.

After a good bath the horn plays nicely but the valves have a different feel than I'm used to.

My 7yr old has already taken to the horn and wants to learn on it. Seems like a solid enough horn to start with. I'm sure a band director will hate it with no first or third valve rings :)

Is this a good horn for him to start on?

brian moon · 11-07-2006, 09:15 AM

17c2?

There is a "2" on the end?

rowuk · 11-07-2006, 12:28 PM

If it is reasonably in tune and your seven year old can hold it properly, I see no problem. After your child starts to develop, he/she will want something new and shiny anyway - that can have 1st/3rd and pinky rings or saddles. I started on a Holton Clarke model long cornet (built in the 20s or 30s) with no rings or hooks. I still perform with it from time to time today!

dwindham · 11-07-2006, 01:35 PM

yep 17c2. Its an old Mount Vernon Bach mouthpiece. I'll have to snap a pic of it. Rather worn but no issues on the business end :)

dwindham · 11-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Found more info on the mt vernon 17c2

Clifford Brown First Blessing Super Artist Cornet,
then Blessing Super Artist Trumpet Bach 17C1 and 17C2
(which are no longer made)
The near equal mouthpiece is Bach 10 3/4 CW

Came from this site : http://abel.hive.no/trompet/playerhorn/

brian moon · 11-07-2006, 02:08 PM

Something new every day, interesting.

Dale Proctor · 11-07-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwindham

After only being back playing for a few months my horn collection has grown again.....

Be careful, or you'll end up with a closet full of horns (like me

). I have sold 5 of 6 the past couple of years, though (but have bought 3 or 4 more!) It's a disease, just ask my wife.

dwindham · 11-07-2006, 02:53 PM

Good news. I'm about to move to a bigger house :)

I'm trying to convince the wife I need to get a 20-30s peashooter style horn to hang on the wall as decoration in the new gameroom. (preferrably still playable too)

Scary part is I still wouldn't mind a piccolo and I'm a sucker for deals on vintage horns and Christmas and my birthday are around the corner.

So far 2 of the 3 are older than I am by quite a bit but that's the fun part to me.

Right now I'm dangerous on those budget vintage horns. I only spent $125 plus S&H for the double case and Blessing trumpet.

The Holton was a gift so I'm only in the hole $140 plus went today and picked up a new case from Brook Mays fire sale for $15 so daddy can use the double and have the "new" case for the Blessing.

Dale Proctor · 11-07-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwindham

I'm trying to convince the wife I need to get a 20-30s peashooter style horn to hang on the wall as decoration in the new gameroom. (preferrably still playable too).

Too bad I didn't know earlier. I sold a VERY nice looking one on eBay a couple months ago to Jerome Callet (yes, the real one), pretty cheap. Satin/polished silver finish, no dents, but the valves leaked pretty badly. Playable, but better as a wall hanger.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=110017979662

11-07-2006, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	Yet another new addition After only being back playing for a few months my horn collection has grown again. I saw a deal for a pro tec double case with a horn/mpc I couldn't pass up. The horn is a 1953 Blessing Standard that came with a Mt Vernon 17c2 mouthpiece. After a good bath the horn plays nicely but the valves have a different feel than I'm used to. My 7yr old has already taken to the horn and wants to learn on it. Seems like a solid enough horn to start with. I'm sure a band director will hate it with no first or third valve rings :) Is this a good horn for him to start on? __________________ Yamaha 6335S 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty 1919 Holton IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

11-07-2006, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian moon Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bloomfield Township, Mich Posts: 565	17c2? There is a "2" on the end? __________________ Revelation 3:20

11-07-2006, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	If it is reasonably in tune and your seven year old can hold it properly, I see no problem. After your child starts to develop, he/she will want something new and shiny anyway - that can have 1st/3rd and pinky rings or saddles. I started on a Holton Clarke model long cornet (built in the 20s or 30s) with no rings or hooks. I still perform with it from time to time today! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

11-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	yep 17c2. Its an old Mount Vernon Bach mouthpiece. I'll have to snap a pic of it. Rather worn but no issues on the business end :) __________________ Yamaha 6335S 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty 1919 Holton IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

11-07-2006, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	Found more info on the mt vernon 17c2 Clifford Brown First Blessing Super Artist Cornet, then Blessing Super Artist Trumpet Bach 17C1 and 17C2 (which are no longer made) The near equal mouthpiece is Bach 10 3/4 CW Came from this site : http://abel.hive.no/trompet/playerhorn/ __________________ Yamaha 6335S 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty 1919 Holton IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

11-07-2006, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
brian moon Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bloomfield Township, Mich Posts: 565	Something new every day, interesting. __________________ Revelation 3:20

11-07-2006, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 85	Good news. I'm about to move to a bigger house :) I'm trying to convince the wife I need to get a 20-30s peashooter style horn to hang on the wall as decoration in the new gameroom. (preferrably still playable too) Scary part is I still wouldn't mind a piccolo and I'm a sucker for deals on vintage horns and Christmas and my birthday are around the corner. So far 2 of the 3 are older than I am by quite a bit but that's the fun part to me. Right now I'm dangerous on those budget vintage horns. I only spent $125 plus S&H for the double case and Blessing trumpet. The Holton was a gift so I'm only in the hole $140 plus went today and picked up a new case from Brook Mays fire sale for $15 so daddy can use the double and have the "new" case for the Blessing. __________________ Yamaha 6335S 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty 1919 Holton IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

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