Early B&S trumpet

tom pennell · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:02 pm Post subject: Early B&S trumpet

On little more than a whim, I have just bought an early (pre reunification), B&S trumpet. The horn itself is an especially handsome thing, with first and third slide triggers, trombone style water keys, nickel trim etc. Think Besson 10-10 but with a slightly more open wrap. Even the M.P received looks distinctly "Bessonish". Serial number is 135xxx.
I have been unable to find any info on this, or similar GDR B&S's hence this post. Are there any TH members who have knowledge/experience of these horns?
Regards Tom

Ozzbo · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:11 am Post subject:

I have one as well. Mine (s/n 238xxx) is a reverse leadpipe version and XL bore .470 with nickel trim and stop rods on 1st and 3rd triggered slides.
The horn plays amazingly well, but the valves needed a lot of work to get them running smoothly.
These early East German horns are great values out there in the used market and fairly rare to find in good condition.

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Brassnose · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:16 am Post subject:

They come up pretty often on German eBay, as do their rotary relatives. I may need to check them out ...
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tom pennell · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the comments on the early B&S's. I knew nothing of the early horns and simply went on the reputation of the current products. Yes I know, trusting!Given that I only paid AUD$150.00 for it, I thought it worth the risk. I think I have well and truly got my moneys worth. Now to experiment with M.P's.
Regards Tom

tom pennell · Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 2:58 pm Post subject:

A postscript to my earlier post. Just received some info from B&S in Germany. They advised that the model is a Record 2000, dating from 1977. Any anecdotal info on this model would be gratefully received.
Regards Tom