I just can't figure this one out...

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16214&item=3761621252&rd=1

I'm not planning on buying anything, but is this legit? It looks like an exact copt of a Strad, down to the valve casings, and even the case.

So is it an Indian POS or legit?

WAKeele · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:43 pm Post subject:

Wow, you got me on this one.

I wonder if it's part of the ever growing world of Conn/Selmer?!?
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Don Key · Regular Member Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 60

Wow... that's a tough one. Google doesn't find anything for that name. It might as well have "Don Key Trumpet Company" stamped on the bell.

You may have found the only horn on the internet that will benefit from the Szczesiul modifications.

Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

Hmm, that seller used to be highly active in obtaining old, beater student horns and having them restored (maybe at the college in Minn. that teaches that stuff?) I know that way back when I watched a few of his auctions... they seemed to go in batches just around this time of year. He's still using the same handwriting on his ID cards!

Bill Scott · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:32 am Post subject:

I"d guess it's a Chinese horn. The Asians are getting good at naming horns with 'American' type names that don't give away their origin.

On that note, I did find an 'Andersen' horn made in Asia that actually played well! The fellow who owns the local music store knows and hates most of the Chinese and Indian trumpets as much as most of us. Then, he found this line of horns made in Asia. I played the horn---solidly built, good valves, blows about like a Bundy. It's a good student horn for just under $300 and parts are available. The company also makes a very good copy of the Selmer Mark 6 saxaphone.

So, look for more Chinese horns without Asian sounding names. I'd expect sooner or later the quality will go up as well..............
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