Martin Handcraft "The New Master"

Brass crusader · 04-23-2008, 04:35 PM

Hello, all

I just picked up an old Martin Handcraft at an antique store.
It's a Martin Handcraft "The New Master". The serial number indicates a 1929 date of manufacture. It has a silver bell, with rather nice engraving. The body of the horn is brass. It doesn't however, have the loop in the leadpipe that the Dasants have.

I may try and post photos later, if possible.
Does anyone know anything about this model? Mine is in excellent shape, only a few dings in the crook. It's a real tight leadpipe-bell wrap, and has long, narrow braces.

It came with the original, terribly musty case, and the original Martin "Elkhart Indiana No. 8" mouthpiece.

Hopefully somebody out there will know what I bought!!
Thanks
~

MFfan · 04-23-2008, 05:40 PM

Was "The New Master" engraved on the horn? I don't see any mention of such a model on Horn-u-copia. Silver bell feature is interesting.

Toobz · 04-23-2008, 06:50 PM

The sax line had a Master (AKA Typewriter) model. It was their top of the line until the Troubadour replaced it, followed by the Handcraft Imperial and then the Handcraft Committee. My guess is it's one of their better models they offered. But to be honest, I have never heard of a NEW Master model before. Sounds like an interesting horn, especially with that silver bell. Makes you wonder if it was a custom horn for somebody. Lucky you for finding it !

Have you played it yet ?

Brass crusader · 04-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Hey,
When I googled it, I found one mention somewhere here on TM from someone who had one. Therefore, I don't think it's custom.
It's also got a leadpipe that's brass until just after the cluster, than changes to rose brass. The valves were really quite sticky when I found it, so I was only able to play octaves and all that stuff. It's currently in the vat getting cleaned. The leadpipe was absolutely filthy. The bell flare is very gradual, somewhat similar to a Committee, I think. A small bell, too.
The engraving does say

Martin
H a n d c r a f t
The New Master
Elkhart
Ind

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd valve slides are stuck, but should be loosened up.
I'll try to post some pics when I get around to it. It might be going to my tech tommmorow, as I'm picking up some horns and might get it de-dented while I'm there.

Thanks for the input

04-23-2008, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brass crusader Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Buffalo Brand: F.E Olds and Son, Yamaha Posts: 93	Martin Handcraft "The New Master" Hello, all I just picked up an old Martin Handcraft at an antique store. It's a Martin Handcraft "The New Master". The serial number indicates a 1929 date of manufacture. It has a silver bell, with rather nice engraving. The body of the horn is brass. It doesn't however, have the loop in the leadpipe that the Dasants have. I may try and post photos later, if possible. Does anyone know anything about this model? Mine is in excellent shape, only a few dings in the crook. It's a real tight leadpipe-bell wrap, and has long, narrow braces. It came with the original, terribly musty case, and the original Martin "Elkhart Indiana No. 8" mouthpiece. Hopefully somebody out there will know what I bought!! Thanks ~
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MFfan Piano User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Brand: Barrington,Besson,Roth Posts: 453	Re: Martin Handcraft "The New Master" Was "The New Master" engraved on the horn? I don't see any mention of such a model on Horn-u-copia. Silver bell feature is interesting.
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Toobz Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prescott Valley , AZ Posts: 534	Re: Martin Handcraft "The New Master" The sax line had a Master (AKA Typewriter) model. It was their top of the line until the Troubadour replaced it, followed by the Handcraft Imperial and then the Handcraft Committee. My guess is it's one of their better models they offered. But to be honest, I have never heard of a NEW Master model before. Sounds like an interesting horn, especially with that silver bell. Makes you wonder if it was a custom horn for somebody. Lucky you for finding it ! Have you played it yet ? Last edited by Toobz : 04-23-2008 at 09:06 PM.
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04-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brass crusader Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Buffalo Brand: F.E Olds and Son, Yamaha Posts: 93	Re: Martin Handcraft "The New Master" Hey, When I googled it, I found one mention somewhere here on TM from someone who had one. Therefore, I don't think it's custom. It's also got a leadpipe that's brass until just after the cluster, than changes to rose brass. The valves were really quite sticky when I found it, so I was only able to play octaves and all that stuff. It's currently in the vat getting cleaned. The leadpipe was absolutely filthy. The bell flare is very gradual, somewhat similar to a Committee, I think. A small bell, too. The engraving does say Martin H a n d c r a f t The New Master Elkhart Ind The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd valve slides are stuck, but should be loosened up. I'll try to post some pics when I get around to it. It might be going to my tech tommmorow, as I'm picking up some horns and might get it de-dented while I'm there. Thanks for the input
	__________________ ~Brass Crusader Yamaha Xeno Custom w/ reverse leadpipe 1947 Olds Super Recording trumpet 1947 Olds Special trumpet 1952 Olds Ambassador cornet 1967 Olds Special cornet 1970's Yamaha 631 Flugel w/ Rose brass bell 1970's Conn 17b Coprion director Other assorted Conns and Olds Yamaha and Bach Mouthpieces 1929 Martin Handcraft "The New Master" 1935 Conn 22B NY Symphony Special tpt

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