Custom E/Eb Bell Tuned Trumpet with Case

Product Information Brand: Custom made. Type: E natural/Eb Soprano Trumpet. Bore: Bore 0.460 (Medium Large).

Bach Strad case included that holds both bells. Custom Built Bell Tuned E/Eb Soprano Trumept.

I play Eb cornet in one of the bands I participate in, and Bb cornet in a municipal band. I have played since 1960 or so. I taught band for a while, and have played and collected cornets and trumpets all these years. My little devil is not included! There has been interest over the years for a trumpet in E natural for various reasons, probably mostly to play the Hummel in the correct (original) key.

I have played Eb and D trumpets for years, and was interested in this horn, but have recently decided to cut back on performing, and to sell off a lot of my collection. I assume the valveset is Chinese, and it has the serial number of 4.

I don't know who made the bells. I was told by the person I got this from that it was built by a tech who at one time workd for Thein. This trumpet was acquired around a year or so just to experiment with.

I had my tech shorten the first slide to the correct length for E natural, and I made a brass spacer to adjust that slide to Eb. This horn has two bells, one to play in E natural, the other for Eb, and separate third slides for each key and a spacer to adapt the first slide to Eb. The trumpet is tuned by adjusting the bell. This instrument is a bit like the Schilke E3L, but not as bright and edgy as the Schilke.

I have played it on the Eb side during sessions with our (non traditional) Brass Bande for the Eb Soprano and it was capable of playing in tune, with some care from me. This instrument is a custom made instrument in good playing condition. The case is a Bach Strad style hard side case with a replaced handle and one of the latches doesn't have a good spring. I have not included a mouthpiece, assuming if you are interested, you likely have one.

I have thoroughly inspected this instrument, replaced the felts and corks and aligned the valves as needed, and made sure that it plays properly, and has proper tone for your beginner. I have cleaned the instrument thoroughly, polished all slides to prevent corrosion from locking the slides and valves, and properly lubricated the instrument with high quality lubricant. Many teachers do have preferences, and this can affect a student's progress.

I will, however, flatly state that many of the "bargain basement" new instruments from the unknown manufacturers (even when they are branded, you may not know who made them) are inferior. Parts for repair, or even the repairs themselves are not available, due to odd pieces, or inferior materials.

Internal dimensions and correct alloys are critical on all musical instruments. A shiny (or odd colored) instrument with inferior playing qualities will soon discourage even the most eager student.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE. THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE PROPERLY PACKED, AND INSURED FOR THE SALE PRICE. Other locations please contact me. I WILL NOT insure this instrument for less than the sale price.