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The3rdbill New Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2017 Posts: 7 Location: Denton, TX
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:24 am Post subject: Could this be a Ditson Victory? |
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A few years ago I traded a guitar effects pedal for this Cornet that a guy found in the attic of his historic house and I believe it may be an antique Ditson Victory.
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oxleyk Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Does it have "Ditson" engraved on it? |
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The3rdbill New Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:40 am Post subject: |
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oxleyk wrote: | Does it have "Ditson" engraved on it? |
No, but it has Victory engraved on it, and to my understanding not all of the Czech made Ditson horns had their name on them. _________________ Billy D. Bennett III |
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oxleyk Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:13 am Post subject: |
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I think the assumption that it's actually a Ditson is premature. Did they make long cornets? The only Ditson photos I have found are of short models. Was Ditson still in business when long cornets became common in the US? |
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The3rdbill New Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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oxleyk wrote: | I think the assumption that it's actually a Ditson is premature. Did they make long cornets? The only Ditson photos I have found are of short models. Was Ditson still in business when long cornets became common in the US? |
The only reason I made that assumption, is because a local brass repair shop told me that it most likely was a Ditson based on the photographs I provided. However, they may have been just trying to sell me a repair/cleaning service. Who knows. I came here because I thought out of all of the brass enthusiasts, someone could help me out a little. The horn is certainly old (pre 1950's) because of the proprietary mouthpiece size, and it is still an interesting decorative piece and very functional horn. It has a great bright and brassy sound. Much more so than the Conn cornet I played for my 6 years in marching band. _________________ Billy D. Bennett III |
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