How much does a Selmer trumpet cost?
Selmer trumpets range in price from $50 to over $5,000. The exact cost comes from the model, age, and condition. Trumpets from brands such as Bach and King fall under Conn-Selmer, which can also affect the price. Be sure to consider a range of instruments from Selmer to find the best one.
How old is my trumpet?
Trumpets will usually have a serial number on either side of their center valve. Depending on the brand, the serial number can tell you when or where the trumpet was made, allowing you to determine its vintage status and age.
Where should I sell my trumpet?
Where to sell used trumpets
- Pawn Shops. The advantage of selling directly (not pawing) to a Pawn Shop is how fast the transaction can be made.
- Local music shops.
- eBay.
- Facebook groups/marketplace.
How do I know what model trumpet I have?
The first place I would check is the top of the bell. That’s the standard spot to engrave a brand and/or model. Another common place is on the mouthpiece receiver, where you plug the mouthpiece into the leadpipe. One of those should have some sort of name on it.
How can you tell what year a trumpet was made?
Type in the serial number printed on the outside of your second valve. They have serial number counters that know what year the trumpet is made.
How big is a Selmer 24B professional trumpet?
Henri (PARIS) Selmer K-MODIFIED 24B marked. Bb Professional model Trumpet; Made in France; Ca 1968. Serial# 42877. The Trumpet measures 18 3/4″l. more with a 4 3/4″ Bell. Weight without the mouthpiece is 2 lbs. 6.7 ozs. Medium/Large bore.458″ measured inside the second valve slide itself.
When did Henri Selmer start making Armstrong trumpets?
1931 Selmer buys the bankrupt Millereau brass maker at rue Gambey 15, Paris, and starts producing trumpets there 1933 start of Armstrong or Balanced models around #500
What are the Pistons on a Selmer trumpet?
The pistons are numbered 19,11,21, valve housing is numbered 19,20,21& top valve caps are numbered 7,8,9. Mother of Pearl concave capped valve buttons. Beautiful engraving on the Trumpet. The Trumpet is equipped with a 1st. valve slide trigger for auto tuning& 3rd. slide push ring.
Is the btr-300 trumpet a hard shell case?
The BTR-300 trumpet includes a mouthpiece and ABS hard-shell case. Condition (see photos) My daughter played this for one school year before switching to another instrument. She took great care of it but it did develop a few minor dings and scratches.
