Recommendations?

dwindham · 08-16-2006, 11:29 AM

I'm a comeback player and wanting to pick up an old vintage trumpet. Any suggestions on knowing what ones to look for etc?

I currently have my Bach T200S intermediate horn from high school. I'm a comeback player who likes the appeal of a vintage/unique horn.

I'm also light on budget so any "sleeper" type models to watch for?

Looks arent as high a priority as I have naturally acidic skin and have worn my Bach down to bare brass in the common places from holding in.

Thanks.

Dale Proctor · 08-16-2006, 12:15 PM

One good choice is a Conn 6B Victor trumpet. Plays as well as, if not better than a Connstellation, but usually sells for a lower price. I bought this one (made in 1960) on eBay for $300, and it is like new. Plays great, about as well as my vintage Bach Strad, only different (maybe a little more versitile sound). It's pretty cool-looking, too.

oldlou · 08-16-2006, 12:23 PM

I probably should not divulge this, but, my advice for a sleeper would be any of the York trumpets with an underslung third valve ring and a 'French Roll' bell edge treatment.Their close cousin, the Blessing Artist or Super artist is almost the same instrument, but, a bit more dear in price and in my estimation no better. I have two of the Yorks and like them even better than either of my Strads. Another to 'try' to find would be any King Liberty Model, with the Silvertone at the very top of the Liberty list.

OLDLOU>>

dwindham · 08-16-2006, 12:24 PM

Beautiful looking horn. I'll have to add that one to the list.

TrentAustin · 08-16-2006, 12:38 PM

You can also find good deals on Selmers occasionally. I just picked up two that do need some TLC but got both for less than $700! I plan on spending a few hundred and then being able to either keep them for my collection or selling to a student who wants a nice horn.

-T

08-16-2006, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 72	Recommendations? I'm a comeback player and wanting to pick up an old vintage trumpet. Any suggestions on knowing what ones to look for etc? I currently have my Bach T200S intermediate horn from high school. I'm a comeback player who likes the appeal of a vintage/unique horn. I'm also light on budget so any "sleeper" type models to watch for? Looks arent as high a priority as I have naturally acidic skin and have worn my Bach down to bare brass in the common places from holding in. Thanks.
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08-16-2006, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Brand: Bach, vintage Conn Posts: 636	One good choice is a Conn 6B Victor trumpet. Plays as well as, if not better than a Connstellation, but usually sells for a lower price. I bought this one (made in 1960) on eBay for $300, and it is like new. Plays great, about as well as my vintage Bach Strad, only different (maybe a little more versitile sound). It's pretty cool-looking, too.
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08-16-2006, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldlou Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 507	Vintage trumpets I probably should not divulge this, but, my advice for a sleeper would be any of the York trumpets with an underslung third valve ring and a 'French Roll' bell edge treatment.Their close cousin, the Blessing Artist or Super artist is almost the same instrument, but, a bit more dear in price and in my estimation no better. I have two of the Yorks and like them even better than either of my Strads. Another to 'try' to find would be any King Liberty Model, with the Silvertone at the very top of the Liberty list. OLDLOU>>
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08-16-2006, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
dwindham Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 72	Beautiful looking horn. I'll have to add that one to the list.
	__________________ 1965 Holton Revelation Cornet 1959 Olds Special 1939 King Liberty IT Security professional Comeback hobbyist player

08-16-2006, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Brand: they have brand names? ;) Posts: 1,460	You can also find good deals on Selmers occasionally. I just picked up two that do need some TLC but got both for less than $700! I plan on spending a few hundred and then being able to either keep them for my collection or selling to a student who wants a nice horn. -T
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