Getzen Eterna Severinsen Model

thecaptian12975 · Regular Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 69

I found my Severinsen Model in a pawn shop for $200 ive played a lot of trumpets and it is the best trumpet i found. Im just looking for more people who find this horn as amazing and theyre feedback on the best playing horn ive found.
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1976 Getzen Eterna Severinsen Model ML
195? Getzen 80 "Super Deluxe" Cornet
1925 King Liberty Model Artist Bore
2007 Giardinelli GTR-512
1975 Olds Ambassador
1997 King Silver Flair 2055T
'04-'05 Bach Soloist

Smokin Joe · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:54 am Post subject:

You just can't beat those old Severinsens, I have one from 1973 that had been locked in my closet since 1978 and I decided to give it to my 11 year old. I had it professionally cleaned and the leadpipe replaced,and also had the gold valve trim kit put on it. Except around the valves (the usual spots) the horn looks brand new and the valves exceptionally fast.

You can check out the horn on youtube, my son posted a video of himself playing it under the name "Trumpet Chris".

Joe

ford850 · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:57 am Post subject:

Those old Severinsen/ Eternas are great horns. They are a bit on the bright side but I just love them. I had to replace the leadpipe on the one I have now and I used a Bach 25 pipe; it still plays well, lights up still and is darker now as well. Fun horns.
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Mark LaSavio
Shires CVLA
Kanstul Destino Bb
Getzen Renaissance 20S
Stomvi Master Bb cornet
Belcanto C

mpre53 · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:49 am Post subject:

I have serial #SK 3817. According to Mary Rima at Getzen, that would date its manufacture to sometime in 1967-1968. I bought it used from a friend in 1972, after he picked up his Bach 43.

They're really great horns.

oxleyk · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 4180

I have one that I bought as a comeback player almost three years ago. It plays great but I wish it had a thumb saddle. A little more resistance would be good too--it's very free-blowing and sometimes difficult for me to control. I've enquired about getting the .458 tuning slide but haven't found one for a good price. I don't know if that would change the way it plays.

Kent

LaBestia · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

I saw an ad in a local paper with a gentleman selling a Getzen Severinson.
He says he bought it new 2 years ago. Did Doc go back to Getzen somewhere between the Destino and his new horn?

thecaptian12975 · Regular Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 69

Winghorn · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:

Actually, the early Severinsens came with both a .460 tuning slide and a .458 tuning slide. I am not aware of there ever having been a .468 slide.

Regards

Steve Allison

cb3 · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject:

musicmork · Heavyweight Member Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1530

I just sold my 1964 3 digit Severinsen. I needed the money badly.

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MARK /aka "musicmork"/ aka " The Creator "
TRUMPET: Getzen , Olds
MOUTHPIECES Bach 3-C, Schilke 13a4a
CORNET: Holton Galaxy (Awesome horn)
KEYBOARDS: Kurzweil PC88MX,Yamaha S-30, Casio Privia 575R

thecaptian12975 · Regular Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 69

musicmork · Heavyweight Member Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1530

Captain,

What MP make and size do you use?
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MARK /aka "musicmork"/ aka " The Creator "
TRUMPET: Getzen , Olds
MOUTHPIECES Bach 3-C, Schilke 13a4a
CORNET: Holton Galaxy (Awesome horn)
KEYBOARDS: Kurzweil PC88MX,Yamaha S-30, Casio Privia 575R

ohiotpt · Heavyweight Member Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 988

doublebell · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Roger Voisin once told me that the major problem with this horn was that Getzen didn't charge enough for it.
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pedaltonekid · Heavyweight Member Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1711

My first pro horn was a Getzen Severinsen model that I bought in 1976. It served me well for many years.

When I was in college literally everyone in my symphonic band played a Bach Stradivarius, except for me. I had the good fortune of playing first chair though. I eventually sold the horn, but wish now that I had kept it for my collection.

I purchased a Getzen 700 for my 8 year old daughter, even though she hasn't started playing yet.
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thecaptian12975 · Regular Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 69

ford850 · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject:

Yes, a 1B should mellow things out a bit.
I changed the pipe because the original one was rotted out and of all the choices I had sitting in my drawer the 25 worked best.
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Mark LaSavio
Shires CVLA
Kanstul Destino Bb
Getzen Renaissance 20S
Stomvi Master Bb cornet
Belcanto C

MarkZ · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 615

I own SK253XX. Could be circa '73? My parents bought it (new) for me as the upgrade from a Bundy. I've played it ever since. Valves are still like buttah, finish is great. I occasionally darken mine with a Schilke Symphony Series piece, otherwise I play GR.

Bruin · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject:

roytrpt · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject:

I'm back in the "way back machine" selling trumpets in Boston in the 70's & 80's. Getzen never secured the market in the northeast. Marching bands were dying, followed by "stage bands" (thanks prop. 2 1/2). Concert band and orchestra were hanging on in stronger programs. The Severinsen played great, but sounded quite different from Bach behind the bell. Played great, didn't sell. Bach sounded more refined...behind the bell...for most.

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