Info on Vintage Selmer Paris Horns?

Original_Username · 04-21-2008, 07:40 AM

Well, it's Original here again.

I was browsing through some online shops and noticed one where there were a couple of used Selmer Paris K-Modified's and a Selmer Paris Radial 2.

Now, I know that the K-Mods were built before the Radial was, but I thought I'd get some info on these horns, such as quality compared to modern day trumpets, intonation, slotting, etc.

Also, there was a Martin Handcraft, but I don't know how they are. Any info on those either? I seems that there aren't any rings or intonation aids on the horn at all. Was the horn THAT in tune?

Richard Oliver · 04-21-2008, 09:45 AM

I own a '58 K, #25 large bore. Projects wonderfully. It's very well built. Has withstood the last 50 years admirably.

It's not as in-tune with itself as a Xeno I tested and my CHS Yamaha Bb. It is as in-tune if not better than some new trumpets I've played.

Alan Rouse knows bunches and is a nice guy. Emailed him prior to buying the K (was my comeback horn 2+ years ago), and he answered my questions.

Selmer Paris Central

pittbull · 08-23-2008, 01:34 AM

I own a selmer k modified that my father bought in 1960 and own a benge professional and I believe that the selmer beats it hands down any day of the week

MFfan · 08-23-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pittbull

I own a selmer k modified that my father bought in 1960 and own a benge professional and I believe that the selmer beats it hands down any day of the week

Glad you have a 60 model going. My dad bought one the same year for use in college and beyond. Had it ten years, they got a Yamaha 734. Wish I had the Selmer back now, as could appreciate it more these days after learning so much on the forums.

Bucaneer61 · 08-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I own both a Selmer Radial Bb and a Radial C (The Bb is a ML & the C is An XL bore) -- The best horns I've ever had, including a K-Mod and a DeVille. Except, that is for a 1960's Bach Strad Vindabona - that horn was magical, but I could never get the owner drunk enough or distracted enough to take possession.

04-21-2008, 07:40 AM	#1
Original_Username Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 87	Info on Vintage Selmer Paris Horns? Well, it's Original here again. I was browsing through some online shops and noticed one where there were a couple of used Selmer Paris K-Modified's and a Selmer Paris Radial 2. Now, I know that the K-Mods were built before the Radial was, but I thought I'd get some info on these horns, such as quality compared to modern day trumpets, intonation, slotting, etc. Also, there was a Martin Handcraft, but I don't know how they are. Any info on those either? I seems that there aren't any rings or intonation aids on the horn at all. Was the horn THAT in tune? __________________ Bach TR300 Bb Trumpet Bach 1.5 C Mouthpiece

08-23-2008, 01:34 AM	#3
pittbull New Friend Join Date: May 2008 Location: brighton colorado Posts: 10	Re: Info on Vintage Selmer Paris Horns? I own a selmer k modified that my father bought in 1960 and own a benge professional and I believe that the selmer beats it hands down any day of the week

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Bucaneer61 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buckhannon, WV Posts: 28	Re: Info on Vintage Selmer Paris Horns? I own both a Selmer Radial Bb and a Radial C (The Bb is a ML & the C is An XL bore) -- The best horns I've ever had, including a K-Mod and a DeVille. Except, that is for a 1960's Bach Strad Vindabona - that horn was magical, but I could never get the owner drunk enough or distracted enough to take possession. __________________ Selmer Paris Radial Bb ML 27 Jan. 1972 - Bach 3C Selmer Paris Radial C XL 17 Jan. 1972 - Bach 3C 24 thrt 24 bkbore Selmer Invicta Cornet Getzen 580S Shepherd's Crook Cornet - circa 1973

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Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,342	Re: Info on Vintage Selmer Paris Horns? I own a '58 K, #25 large bore. Projects wonderfully. It's very well built. Has withstood the last 50 years admirably. It's not as in-tune with itself as a Xeno I tested and my CHS Yamaha Bb. It is as in-tune if not better than some new trumpets I've played. Alan Rouse knows bunches and is a nice guy. Emailed him prior to buying the K (was my comeback horn 2+ years ago), and he answered my questions. Selmer Paris Central

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