Bell engraved with "Resno-Tempered Bell 6 Custom Built by E. Benge 1122 W. Burbank Blvd Burbank Calif." Horn is brass with serial number 7033 . The horn was cleaned, lubed, among other things, in 2004. Only owner was the Vice President and General Manager of Getzen company until 1981 and was also a professional jazz musician. Case and mouthpieces are not included.
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Hi Mike, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: Resno-Tempered Bell Trumpet 6 Custom, built by E. Benge at 1122 W. Burbank Blvd Burbank Calif Serial number 7033 Case and mouthpiece not included. DIMENSIONS CONDITION: Cleaned, lubed, valve pads refelted and aligned, in 2004. PROVENANCE: Inherited; client's father was the vice-president and general manager of the Getzen company $800-1200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
