Benge trumpet but dont know what it is?

mikeysmezz · 03-18-2007, 01:40 PM

I have this Benge trumpet that was given to me by my father when i was in high school. I havent touched it in about 10 years. i am ready to sell it but i dont know what to ask for it cause i dont know what it is. if anybody could help me i would greatly appreciate it.

Resno - Tempered
Bell
Custom Built
By
E-BENGE

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

There are 2 letters on the second valve: CG

s/n: 29856

i think its a 78 or 79 model and i think CG means Claude Gordon.

Richard Oliver · 03-18-2007, 03:13 PM

CG = Claude Gordon.

You're right.

Regards,

Richard

fcirkse · 03-18-2007, 05:34 PM

Yes, it's a Claude Gordon model Benge. I sold one a while back on Ebay here:

eBay: 1979 Benge CLAUDE GORDON -CG- Trumpet - GREAT Shape -NR (item 230086445402 end time Feb-10-07 21:17:36 PST)

In that listing is a copy of an advertisement showing Claude endorsing the Benge. They are really nice playing horns! I also have a Selmer CG which is very similar. I couldn't decide which one to keep so the Benge went.

meauxhorn · 03-19-2007, 11:54 PM

You have a Claude Gordon Benge model. Great horn, very light with a unique bore configuration. You can read about it on Jim Donaldson's Benge info. page. I own one and have grow to enjoy using it. Had it re silvered about 10 years ago and it came back like new except it had a small pin hole in the bell tail. I've since patched this and continue to use it regularly. It takes alot of air support to play but has a great tone. I'd hold on to it if I were you. meauxhorn

Gregert · 02-02-2008, 09:02 PM

The Benge Claude Gordon is a awesome horn. I've been playing one since 1983 and I love it. I had it cutomized slightly by Ted Weir in Pittsburgh, PA. They are a large bore (.464) horn so yes...they take lots of air and control. The intonation is excellent in all registers and it has a big "fat" sound which I enjoy. I'll never get rid of my CG...no matter what!

Pittsburgh, PA

Claude Gnocchi · 07-08-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregert

The Benge Claude Gordon is a awesome horn. I've been playing one since 1983 and I love it. I had it cutomized slightly by Ted Weir in Pittsburgh, PA. They are a large bore (.464) horn so yes...they take lots of air and control. The intonation is excellent in all registers and it has a big "fat" sound which I enjoy. I'll never get rid of my CG...no matter what!

Pittsburgh, PA

I'm with you on that one...I just bought a MINT CG Benge Los Angeles model (1979?) and it is truly a great trumpet...I also have about 20 other horns from Bundys to custom-made Harrelsons but I think I have now found my best-playing and most versatile trumpet!

bigtiny · 07-08-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregert

The Benge Claude Gordon is a awesome horn. I've been playing one since 1983 and I love it. I had it cutomized slightly by Ted Weir in Pittsburgh, PA. They are a large bore (.464) horn so yes...they take lots of air and control. The intonation is excellent in all registers and it has a big "fat" sound which I enjoy. I'll never get rid of my CG...no matter what!

Pittsburgh, PA

Actually, I think the CGs are .468. The MLP (3x+) are .464....

bigtiny

DCB · 07-08-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtiny

Actually, I think the CGs are .468. The MLP (3x+) are .464....

bigtiny

You are correct.

Peace

03-18-2007, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikeysmezz New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Benge trumpet but dont know what it is? I have this Benge trumpet that was given to me by my father when i was in high school. I havent touched it in about 10 years. i am ready to sell it but i dont know what to ask for it cause i dont know what it is. if anybody could help me i would greatly appreciate it. Resno - Tempered Bell Custom Built By E-BENGE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. There are 2 letters on the second valve: CG s/n: 29856 i think its a 78 or 79 model and i think CG means Claude Gordon.

03-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,206	Re: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is? CG = Claude Gordon. You're right. Regards, Richard

03-18-2007, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
fcirkse New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 9	Re: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is? Yes, it's a Claude Gordon model Benge. I sold one a while back on Ebay here: eBay: 1979 Benge CLAUDE GORDON -CG- Trumpet - GREAT Shape -NR (item 230086445402 end time Feb-10-07 21:17:36 PST) In that listing is a copy of an advertisement showing Claude endorsing the Benge. They are really nice playing horns! I also have a Selmer CG which is very similar. I couldn't decide which one to keep so the Benge went.

03-19-2007, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
meauxhorn New Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is? You have a Claude Gordon Benge model. Great horn, very light with a unique bore configuration. You can read about it on Jim Donaldson's Benge info. page. I own one and have grow to enjoy using it. Had it re silvered about 10 years ago and it came back like new except it had a small pin hole in the bell tail. I've since patched this and continue to use it regularly. It takes alot of air support to play but has a great tone. I'd hold on to it if I were you. meauxhorn

02-02-2008, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gregert New Friend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Benge trumpet but dont know what it is? The Benge Claude Gordon is a awesome horn. I've been playing one since 1983 and I love it. I had it cutomized slightly by Ted Weir in Pittsburgh, PA. They are a large bore (.464) horn so yes...they take lots of air and control. The intonation is excellent in all registers and it has a big "fat" sound which I enjoy. I'll never get rid of my CG...no matter what! Pittsburgh, PA Last edited by Gregert; 02-02-2008 at 09:04 PM.

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