| ID |
Instrument |
Maker |
Model |
Serial# |
Manuf. Date |
Key/Pitch |
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| 8013 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
745 |
1940 |
|
 |
| ML bore (0.460")
whwright: This trumpet was originally owned by a guy named Richard Schulz, who apparently played in the Eddie Fitzpatrick Orchestra up and down the west coast. I can find no further documentation on Richard Schulz, but the person I bought the trumpet from was told in 1988 that Richard died "years ago."
The trumpet appears to have been repaired and refinished at least once, and it was done very well. All the engraving is crisp and sharp, the valves are perfect, and the horn plays wonderfully. This is my first trumpet with the "underslung" third slide ring, and I am surprised how natural it feels.
|
| 7687 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
1501 |
1946 |
|
 |
| wlwright: According to Joe Lills research, this is the first or second large-bore Benge. Elden Benge made if for his good friend Frank Anglund when Mr. Anglund started playing for the NBC orchestra. Whether it is the first or second or third or whatever may be disputed, but I feel pretty confident that it is the earliest large-bore Benge that is in original unrestored condition. When I play it I feel like I am holding a piece of trumpet history. And I am just strange enough to think it is cool that Elden Benge himself probably baked the lacquer in his kitchen.
It is entirely possible that Mr. Anglund did not like the way it plays; one of Anglunds students told Joe Lill that while taking lessons number 1501 was "loaned" to him for about a week, which would imply that by then Anglund had stopped playing it himself. After Anglund death in 1960 (he was right around 57 at the time) it appears that the horn worked its way through the Anglund family.
Whether or not Mr. Anglund liked it, I SURE DO. This horn has quickly become my main player. It simply plays itself. Every note makes it resonate in my hands, and it plays in tune. It does not really "extend" my range, but it sure makes the range I have easier to work with. And to my surprise, it plays softly just as nice as it plays loudly.
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| 7549 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
3X+ |
18311 |
1976 |
|
 |
|
|
| 7494 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
2781 |
1949-50 |
|
 |
| Bore: .450
|
| 3717 |
Trombone |
Benge |
190 |
|
|
|
 |
| Numbers: On connector 176687, on hand slide 8017
|
| 3381 |
Trombone |
Benge |
Freelance 170 |
159764 |
|
|
 |
| .500 bore
|
| 3093 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
583 |
1938 |
|
 |
|
|
| 2831 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
34231 |
|
|
 |
| Engraved: CUSTOM BUILT BY E.BENGE LOS ANGELES CALIF
|
| 2258 |
Trombone |
Benge |
160 |
|
|
|
 |
| Bell 8in
bore: .535
light weight brass slide with no oversleeves
satin brushed re-finish
|
| 1750 |
Cornet |
Benge |
Commander |
438016 |
|
|
 |
| Bore .468
Bell 5 in
|
| 1748 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
Claude Gordon |
16797 |
1975 |
|
 |
|
|
| 1738 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
Lenore 90 |
119068 |
1990 |
|
 |
| Anniversary model Benge. These trumpets were brought out in 1989 to celebrate 50 years of Benge production from 1939 to 1989, although this trumpet was built in 1990. engraving indicates its 50th Anniversary designation.
amado water key is not original
.460 bore
|
| 1664 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
3338 |
1951 |
|
 |
| Chicago Benge authenticated by Zig Kanstul
|
| 1643 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
147xx |
1974 |
|
 |
|
|
| 1642 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
3954 |
1952 |
C |
 |
| ML bore
|
| 1021 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
40-321068 |
1990 |
|
 |
| Anniversary model Benge. These trumpets were brought out in 1989 to celebrate 50 years of Benge production from 1939 to 1989, although this trumpet was built in 1990.
engraving indicates its 50th Anniversary designation.
amado water key is not original
.460 bore
|
| 946 |
Fluglehorn |
Benge |
|
19145 |
1976 |
|
 |
| #5
Resno-Tempered Bell, Custom Built by, E-Benge, Los Angeles, Calif.
|
| 874 |
Trombone; Bass |
Benge |
290 Pro Symphonic |
|
|
|
 |
| Rose Brass 10 inch bell
.562 bore
Dual independent valves
|
| 507 |
Trumpet |
Benge |
|
16501 |
1975 |
D |
 |
| In D
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