VINTAGE DON E. GETZEN CARAVELLE TRUMPET WITH CASE AND 7C MOUTHPIECE READY 2 PLAY
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1191277 | Key: Bb |
| Finish: Lacquered | Model: CARRAVELLE |
| Finish Material: Brass | Valves Type: Piston |
| Brand: Getzen | Bell Material: Brass |
| Skill Level: Intermediate | MPN: Does Not Apply |
VINTAGE DON E. GETZEN CARAVELLE TRUMPET WITH CASE AND 7C MOUTHPIECE READY 2 PLAY. Serial number 254906. This appears to be a pretty early version of the Carravelle trumpet. I am going to be very picky about condition as I have been a trumpet player for 47 years. Let's start with the minor issues ( None of which affect the playabilty of the horn). I see two places where there appears to be brace resolders they are solid and were done well as they were the main two lead pipe to bell brac...es (See Pictures 4 & 5). The other thing is purely cosmetic. There are various little dings here and there and a lot of the lacquer finish is worn off again, none of this is critical in any way. Now the good....The valves are fast and light and all of the slides work. The valves have great compression as well. It plays like a medium large .459 bore horn. One of the cosmetic things I really like is the full pinky ring for the right hand instead of a pinky hook. I have never seen this model with one of these but it appear to be original to the horn. It will be shipped with a generic 7C mouthpiece. It also comes with a case that has seen better days and is in rough shape but has working hinges and latches and will protect the trumpet. This horn will not win any beauty contests but will make a reliable back-up trumpet or marching band horn. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as I am always Happy to answer. I ship worldwide!
