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Because the Tanabe Band Instrument Co. Completely ceased operations in 1954, this instrument is a certified pre-1954 antique and a fascinating piece of early Japanese musical heritage. The bell features a gorgeous, ornate floral hand-engraving that reads:Greatest Name in the World – TANABE – Founded 1897 – Band Instrument Co. TOKYOCondition Details:Finish: Stripped down to beautiful bare brass and polished. It has a wonderful vintage look and a warm, resonant patina. Playability: The horn plays well! The valves move freely and the slides are functional. Wear/Damage: There are a couple of tiny, minor dings on the body that are barely noticeable and do not affect the sound or playability. It could use a fresh set of valve felt pads/washers to optimize the action, but it is playable as-is. Included: Includes the cornet and a mouthpiece. NO CASE IS INCLUDED. Please review all photos carefully to assess the physical condition. This is an incredible find for collectors of rare brass winds or anyone looking for a unique, historical horn with a wonderful story.

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Great inexpensive practice horn / second instrument for a student! We bought this horn specifically for our daughter to keep at home after she joined band. Her school instrument was large and heavy, and carrying it back and forth every day became a hassle. Instead, we bought this one so she could leave the school horn at school and still practice at home. This horn is definitely not pretty. It has several dents, including noticeable dents around the bell, along with scratches, wear, and other cosmetic imperfections. Please look closely at all of the photos for the condition. The important part: it plays great. All three buttons/valves work well, and it served its purpose perfectly as a home practice instrument. This would be a great choice for a student who already has a school-issued instrument and wants an affordable horn to leave at home. No more hauling a big, heavy instrument back and forth every day. Expect dents and cosmetic wear. It is not being represented as a collector-quality or cosmetically clean horn-the value here is having an affordable, playable instrument for practice. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. If your kid is tired of lugging a big school horn home every afternoon, this is exactly the reason we bought it.

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Darby Silver Trumpet 45 (Made by Blessing USA). Sounds & Plays Great: Serial # 484880. Darby Silver Trumpet 45, made by Blessing USA, is a high-quality musical instrument perfect for jazz and standard trumpet playing. With a sleek silver finish and silver brass construction, this trumpet sounds and plays great for both beginner and advanced musicians. It features a medium bore size, piston valve type, and a Bb key, making it a versatile and reliable choice for any trumpet player. Additionally, the set includes 2 mouthpieces and hardshell case, providing everything needed for a great playing experience. In Good Condition with only a few dings that I tried to show. Great trumpet for a beginner or an advance player. Comes with 2 mouthpieces: Vincent Bach 7EW & King 7C. All slides and valves move freely.

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Smooth Valves and nice playing trumpet. Good Condition overall for year. Comes with Case also.

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Olds Ambassador Cornet from 1943 is a vintage musical instrument with a brass bell material and a brass finish. Made in the United States by F. Olds, this cornet is serial number 117538 and is still in playable condition. This rare find is a classic piece for collectors and musicians looking for unique and historical brass instruments.

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Used Conn 23B – Bb Trumpet (with hard case and Vincent Bach 7C mouthpiece). Ideal for a very high level student, or a professional needing a Bb trumpet as a secondary horn. Fantastic Condition: very minor denting and scratching, but nothing obvious from more than a few feet away. There is some wear on the main tuning slide, which is shown in the images. However, this trumpet is clearly well maintained, plays like-new, and looks absolutely beautiful. Trumpet and mouthpiece are cleaned, slides are greased. Valve oil is included, with instructions on how to oil the valves.

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This Holton T602R trumpet has just been serviced by New York’s top woodwind tech Emile Catricala and plays perfectly through the entire range. Valves are in great condition and move smoothly. For an advancing player to succeed on trumpet they need a free blowing instrument with excellent compression, and this one fits the bill perfectly. There are some small cosmetic imperfections (see pictures) but nothing that affects tone or playability.

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Vintage Conn Trumpet Victor PLAYS WELL! Elkhart 1930s Opera Glass Tuning Patina. Playing – This is good playing horn. Tuning slides and valves move well. Valve compression is very good for it’s age. Serial Number – SN 292219, I think, placing it’s manufactor in 1933. The Serial number is almost worn off and is very hard to read. Overall it looks good with a dark patina. The bell engraving is almost worn off. Someone has engraved their name and number on the bell. Evidence of previous repair and modification. Serviced – Horn has been completely serviced including chemical cleaning, hand-washing, and ultrasonic clearning. Springs, felts and corks have been replaced as needed. Play tested to ensure playability. Case – Includes a modern case in good condition. Mouthpiece – Includes an Olds 3C mouthpiece in good condition. It has some tool marks. This is a vintage horn. Vintage horns can be wonderful to play but are not new. They do not always function like a modern horn with a character all their own. They are not suitable for beginners. Experence: I’ve been playing brass instruments for 40+ years and love helping others in their musical journey. Check out my other items. New items added daily.

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