E. Benge Trumpet - Los Angeles Serial Number 19676
Bell engraved with "Resno Tempered Bell; Custom Built by E. Benge Los Angeles Calif." The name "Paul Parish" is engraved inside the bell. Paul Parish was a professional jazz musician and Vice President and General Manager of Getzen company in Elkhorn, Wisconsin until 1981. Serial Number is 19676 engraved on the middle valve. The horn is in excellent condition and beautifully engraved with floral patterns. Comes with hard case and three mouthpieces; One Vincent Bach 10C, Three Maynard Ferguson F.B.L FD Made in England mouthpieces. Horn was flushed, silver cleaned, and valves lubed, among other things, in 2004.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Mike,
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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 19676, mid 1970s
Comes with hard case and three mouthpieces; (1) Vincent Bach 10C, (3) Maynard Ferguson F.B.L FD mouthpieces (made in England).
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
$1000-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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