Description
This Selmer Depose two tone trumpet is in mint condition. It has98%+ of the original lacquer with 96%+ of the silver accents. There are only a couple of very minor dings that we were able to find in the horn. There is a ding in the bell flair next to the bell ring and a couple of dings in the back of the bell. Please see the photos for more details. The serial number for the horn is “12730” making this a 1953 vintage horn. Above the serial number on the 2nd valve casing are the words “Henri Selmer Paris” in laurel leaves. The engraving on the bell is gorgeous reads “Henri Selmer Paris” surrounded by laurel leaves “Depose Brevente France & Etranger Selmer Fabrique en France par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancort, Paris Made in France”. All around the words are beautiful scrolling leaves and flowers. The horn comes in a replacement Bach case which is still in excellent condition. A good used Selmer “Special” 4 mouthpiece is included. This trumpet plays beautifully up and down. The valves have fantastic action. This horn is a very flexible horn and it responds very quickly to the player. This is one of those horns that plays as beautifully as it looks!
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish:
It has approximately 96%+ of the silver accents finish.
It has approximately 98%+ of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all of the tuning slides are loose.
Lead Pipe Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Back Bell Bow Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: Almost no dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
Bell Diameter Approximately: 4 5/8 inches.
The Mouthpiece: A good used Selmer “Special” 4 mouthpiece is included.
The Stand: If pictured, not included.
The Case: Good used condition (general wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Henri Selmer Paris Depose Brevete France & Etranger Selmer Fabrique en France par H. Selmer & Cie Place Dancourt, Paris Made in France (on the bell) Henri Selmer Paris (above ther serial number on the second valve casing) S (Selmer S’s on the water keys) “Special” 4 Made in France Henri Selmer Paris (on the mouthpiece).
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