If you would like something specific, let me know and I will accommodate you.Ī Carroll Purviance 4 * D1 mouthpiece. Additionally, I am at my limitation for photos here. If you have any questions please ask and I will do my best to obtain the appropriate answer. I am sorry not to be more descriptive in technical terms but I am not an expert in brass instruments. This horn has been professionally disassembled and cleaned. There is lacquer loss to some areas and minimal surface scratching – all expected for a horn of this age and with continual use. Overall in very good to outstanding condition in my opinion. I do not see any more numbers other than what I have stated. Serial number: 14727 / There is a Benge marking on the 2nd valve as well as a ML / There is a 3 adjacent to the first value. It created music for many years - and was used not only for work but for sheer joy, love and pleasure.and this is what I want more than anything else to carry on with whoever purchases it.
My hope is that this horn goes to someone who will not only use it, but will cherish it as my father did. I am willing to take reasonable offers if you would like to make one. I will not tolerate those types of messages so please refrain if you share that same opinion. However, I do not like people contacting me through, with an attitude of rudeness, stating what they think this horn should be listed at and that it will never sell. I realize there are differences in what these horns sell for and what someone is willing to pay for a musical instrument. As I stated above, this horn has been professionally valued on all levels. I have attached an image of an almost exact same horn as I am selling here. My Dad had countless stories of the star entertainers he played for, the musicians he played with as well as the venues he played in. He would want someone to continue to make music with them as he greatly loved doing for so many years. While going through my Father's personal belongings it was my intent not to sell his horns as the sentimental value is great, but after much thought and consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I do not want his instruments to continue to sit and not be used.
Benge serial numbers professional#
This horn was played in numerous professional engagements from Reno / Las Vegas showrooms and nightclubs to countless gigs all over San Francisco, Sacramento and LA.
He purchased this horn in around the mid 1970’s and played it until he passed away. He was a professional musician for over 50 years. This horn has been professionally serviced and valued. And, in later interviews, Elden indicated that he started making trumpets in 1935.Vintage 1974 -1976 Resno-Tempered Bell Silver Trumpet custom built by E. He also said that #560 was made in 1936.Ī subsequent letter from Elden Benge, he was communicating with the owner of trumpet #500. In a letter by Al Feldner, he reported a conversation Donald Benge stating that he started making horns in his basement starting with #525 in 1935. The above table was constructed based on the work of Joe Lill on his Benge Resource Page * Donald Benge was killed in a car crash in 2007. Sequence for Chicago and Early Burbank Large Bore Trumpets
sold to Leisure Time Ind., Moved to LAĬo.
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