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radiobob
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camelbrass
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Yes I saw that. It is very pretty.
I've always liked the look of the super deluxes from the 50s but most you see have the lacquer coming off in handfulls. The silver bell really sets it off.
What do they play like?
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Trptbenge
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What a great looking horn! It is amazing that so many vintage horns play and look so good. I played an EK Blessing Super Artist from the 50's (Cliffords horn) and it was an incredible horn.
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Getzen
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Wow, now that is a nice looking horn. I have been looking for one for my personal collection. Although, as a rule, I don't like to spend that much on one. I prefer getting the rougher ones and repairing them myself.
Anyway, radiobob is right. Based on the serial number I would guess that it was made in the mid to late 50s.
And as for the lacquer, yes a lot of the older horns do have problems with the lacquer falling off, but that is just like saying old cars are rusty. The quality of lacquer and the methods used back then are subpar, to say the least, compared to today's standards. not to mention the fact that the horn is nearly 50 years old. |
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HMHustead
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| Nice Horn, Love the Getzen Company. One thing, a Sterling bell will produce more brilliant tones (See Strad 43 Sterling) and a mellow tone, as the text suggests. |
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Getzen
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| Call me crazy, but how could it produce both brilliant and mellow tones? |
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rebelatheart
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I once asked for a description of sterling silver bells and got answers all over the place. I guess the only way to know is to play one
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