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ryanmuckenfuss Regular Member
Joined: 26 Oct 2018 Posts: 20 Location: Fort Mill, SC
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:43 pm Post subject: Affordable Vintage Horns? |
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What are you guys favorite affordable (0- 600 USD) vintage horns?
Mine would have to be a Olds Ambassador or some form of a Conn 22b. _________________ Jupiter 1100s
Olds Opera
Yamaha Xeno
Olds Ambassador |
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JetJaguar Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 1518 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Olds Special _________________ 1938 Martin Handcraft Imperial #2 bore, 38 bell
Bach 7C mouthpiece
I'm looking for a Connstellation 5C-N or 5B-N mouthpiece
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 9367 Location: Heart of Dixie
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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A 1960s or earlier Conn 22B in good condition is a very good trumpet. Probably one of the best deals to be had, because there are (or were) so many of them out there. _________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham |
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BillyM Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 108
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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The 50's and 60's era Henri Selmer trumpets can be had for a reasonable sum and they are great horns. |
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Yamahaguy Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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LA Benge |
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tom pennell Regular Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Posts: 67 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Holton 48 |
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Dennis78 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2015 Posts: 673 Location: Cincinnati
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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tom pennell wrote: | Holton 48 |
+1
Pretty much any vintage Holton _________________ a few different ones |
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Rompson Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Love Conn 22b and other older Conn horns, especially the prewar 2b and the 8b.
Bach Mercury trumpets are also great, if you can deal with lack of tuning slides. They can sometimes be had for under 600. |
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giakara Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 3832 Location: Greece
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:18 am Post subject: |
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If you are lucky a Getzen Severinsen eterna .
Regards _________________ Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2015
Lawler TL6-1A Bb 2004
Lawler TL5-1A Bb 2003
Getzen eterna 910 C
Getzen eterna 850 cornet
Selmer Paris 3 valve picc
Yamaha 731 flugel
Carol mini pocket
Reeves/Purviance mpcs |
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Nixer Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:54 am Post subject: |
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Dennis78 wrote: | tom pennell wrote: | Holton 48 |
+1
Pretty much any vintage Holton |
I've had some good experiences with a late 50s Super Collegiate and early 60s Galaxy. The Galaxy in both trumpet and cornet. |
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VetPsychWars Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 7196 Location: Greenfield WI
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:07 am Post subject: |
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Buescher. Sneered at because “student horn”. So good you’ll cry when you play one.
Late 30s to 1956 is the best era.
Don’t believe me? Ask Dale, here.
Tom _________________ 1950 Buescher Lightweight 400 Trumpet
1949 Buescher 400 Trumpet
1939 Buescher 400 Cornet
GR65M, GR65 Cor #1 |
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Halflip Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1926 Location: WI
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:56 am Post subject: |
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VetPsychWars wrote: | Buescher. Sneered at because “student horn”. So good you’ll cry when you play one.
Late 30s to 1956 is the best era.
Don’t believe me? Ask Dale, here.
Tom |
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shofarguy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Sep 2007 Posts: 7013 Location: AZ
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:22 am Post subject: |
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I have come across only one vintage trumpet that I would consider buying. In fact, it was so good that, if it were ever for sale, I would contemplate selling my WT trumpet (if need be) to get it, knowing that I still can order a Wild Thing.
It was a particular Chicago era Benge ML. It was pristine and it had the most intoxicating sound in the upper register. It is the only trumpet I've ever played that sang out a high G with no trouble or significant effort. And what a captivating tone! I'm glad I was in a building where I could really hear the actual sound coming back so clearly.
All the other vintage horns I've played (at any value), including a #3 bore Martin Committee Deluxe, were easily met and eclipsed by my Wild Thing in sound and playability. _________________ Brian A. Douglas
Flip Oakes Wild Thing Bb Trumpet in copper
Flip Oakes Wild Thing Flugelhorn in copper
There is one reason that I practice: to be ready at the downbeat when the final trumpet sounds. |
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OldSchoolEuph Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Conn 22b NYS Early model. Still a fantastic instrument, and one that was ahead of its time.
Also 1950s Holton Stratodyne - but usually those top the spending limit specified unless you get lucky and the seller doesn't know what they have.
Also the 3 digit Yamaha Schilke clones occasionally stay down in this range on EBay. _________________ Ron Berndt
www.trumpet-history.com
2017 Austin Winds Stage 466
1962 Mt. Vernon Bach 43
1954 Holton 49 Stratodyne
1927 Conn 22B
1957 Holton 27 cornet
1985 Yamaha YEP-621
1975 Yamaha YEP-321 Custom
1965 Besson Baritone
1975 Olds Recording R-20 |
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 9367 Location: Heart of Dixie
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:49 am Post subject: |
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VetPsychWars wrote: | Buescher. Sneered at because “student horn”. So good you’ll cry when you play one.
Late 30s to 1956 is the best era.
Don’t believe me? Ask Dale, here.
Tom |
Yes, I've played some of Tom's vintage Bueschers and they are fine instruments. I liked one trumpet in particular, but I can't remember which model it was. _________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham |
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aTrumpetdude Regular Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:48 am Post subject: |
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My favs in this price range
Holton 48
King Super 20 S1
Conn 2b (borderline on price but can be found)
50's Selmer non-K mods also (K mods are great too but usually out of this price range)
Conn 6b
SUb $400 favs
Conn 22b
Reynolds Professional _________________ Scodwell Boston
90's Bach Strad MLV 65GH
1950 Bach Strad 38
1969 Conn 8b Artist
1980 238 CL
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scottfsmith Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jun 2015 Posts: 474 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:04 am Post subject: |
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I'm a Francophile .. LeBlanc/Courtois 60's-70's horns, Selmer Paris 50's - 70's horns, SML if you can find them, all available under $600, all awesome! My fancy Edwards horn is mostly getting stand time these days, the Sonic 707 plays for me instead of me working to play it. _________________ Thane Standard Large Bb / Monette Unity B6-7M mpc
Lots of vintage trumpets and mouthpieces |
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 2053 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Really like my Hüttl Silver Colibri 69 - bought it off eBay for 140 EUR. Big nickel silver bell and huge sound. _________________ 2019 Martin Schmidt eXcellence
1992 Bach 43GH/43
1989 Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 flugel
1980/2023 Custom Blessing Scholastic C 😎
1977 Conn 6B
1951 Buescher 400 Lightweight
AR Resonance, Frate, Klier |
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Uniquetrumpet Veteran Member
Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 182 Location: NYC
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Vega Power models and Triumphal are amazing if you can find one in decent condition. Also, The Selmer K Modified Lightweight is one of the easiest playing horns out there. |
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tom pennell Regular Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Posts: 67 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, with hindsight, I should have added my Super Collegiate, the Buescher 400 225 and the Vega Standard. Then again, what about the 22b,early model NYS or perhaps the King Liberty 2B.
Is there no cure for this?
Regards,Tom |
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