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How old is my trumpet?
Trumpets will usually have a serial number on either side of their center valve. Depending on the brand, the serial number can tell you when or where the trumpet was made, allowing you to determine its vintage status and age.
How do I identify a trumpet?
The first place I would check is the top of the bell. That’s the standard spot to engrave a brand and/or model. Another common place is on the mouthpiece receiver, where you plug the mouthpiece into the leadpipe. One of those should have some sort of name on it.
When was the first trumpet used?
The first known metal trumpets can be traced back to around 1500BC. Silver and bronze trumpets were discovered in the grave of King Tut in Egypt, and other ancient versions of the instrument were found in China, South America, Scandinavia, and Asia.
What is a trumpet worth?
Beginner trumpets usually range in cost from $400 to $1,200. Intermediate, or step-up trumpets usually range in cost $1,200 to $2,300 and entry level pro trumpets (still largely played by advanced students) around $2,400 and up.
Are old trumpets good?
They are very well constructed and consistent. Lee Morgan recorded and performed using both the trumpet and cornet Ambassador. They are not too bright or too dark… good horns and still fairly cheap and plentiful.
Who is a famous trumpet player?
What Makes a Great Trumpet Player?
- Louis Armstrong. Louis Armstrong is arguably the best trumpet player of all time for his influence over jazz music.
- Miles Davis. Miles Davis was an exceptional trumpet player, bandleader and composer.
- Chet Baker.
- Dizzy Gillespie.
- Fats Navarro.
- Clifford Brown.
- Freddie Hubbard.
- Donald Byrd.
What brand of trumpet is best?
Top 10 Best Trumpet Brands
- Yamaha YTR-2330S.
- Bach Stradivarius 180S37.
- Getzen 590S-S.
- Mendini by Cecilio MTT-L.
- Jean Paul USA TR-330.
- PJean Paul USA TR-430.
- Mendini MTT-30CN.
- Kaizer TRP-1000LQ.
How big is the bore on a Selmer Bb trumpet?
The bore measures 0.470″ Selmer Radial Bb trumpet S/N 54,9xx is marked 75 and B on the leadpipe and measures 0.464″ One owner writes: Selmer produced horns in batches of 33, with valve numbers running consecutively 1-99. My horn’s valves are numbered 4, 5, and 6.
When did Henri Selmer start making Armstrong trumpets?
1931 Selmer buys the bankrupt Millereau brass maker at rue Gambey 15, Paris, and starts producing trumpets there 1933 start of Armstrong or Balanced models around #500
When was the Selmer Paris 80j 85, 909 made?
S/N 76,0xx was purchased new from the factory in Paris “around” 1980. Another Selmer S/N 76,0xx was purchased new on March 10, 1983, directly from H. Selmer et Cie, Paris. (from original receipt) Selmer model 80J S/N 85,909 was reportedly “made” in 1998.
What is the serial number of a Selmer Clarinet?
Granlund Woodwind Repair serial number list for Selmer (Paris) clarinets Selmer (Paris) clarinets Professional clarinets since 1885. The Series: is the letter in the serial number itself and not the model Series. Example: Selmer, Series 10S, #B0478 is a B Series made in 1980. We have no information on Selmer clarinets made before the L Series.