NEAR MINT & Orig 1940 Martin Handcraft Imperial Trumpet

CLEAN, As New Compression, Committee's Fraternal Twin!

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If you're looking at this item, it means that you are interested in it. Me too! I try to sell things that are special, please enjoy your visit and purchase.There are two ways to purchase merchandise from me:

1.'Buy it now or best offer'

2. At open sale

Items are initially listed with a 'buy it now or best offer', giving you agreat opportunity to negotiate directly with me and acquire fresh inventory. If the item does not sell after the first week, I will usually relist itin an open sale format, starting at $1, with . Bargain hunters may wish to compete with other buyers in this format.Please scroll down for more pictures, and good luck!

Now this drop dead gorgeous Martin Handcraft wasproduced just on the cusp ofthe introduction of the Handcraft Committee model, and is nearly identical to the first version of the Committee, with Deco detailing and the lion and crown on the bell. Besides some minor cosmetic variations, both instruments share the same geometry, with the distinctive, reversed & tapered tuning slide, and wide bell throat. In terms of the air column and design, this is a Handcraft Committee.

This example is in EXCEPTIONAL condition, with almost no play wear. Light speckling of the original lacquer is the most notable sign of age. The horn, however, has minimal play wear, with clean and fresh looking slides, interior surfaces, and most importantly valves. The valves on this horn are supple, slick, and seal like the International Space Station. Drawing either the first or third valve slides results in a hiss that lasts for over 6 seconds. Compression that rivals a Schilke or Yamaha actually.

The tone of this horn... All I can say is that with eyes closed, it is a Committee. No questions asked, a perfect Handcraft Committee voice- warm, lush and lovely. An amazing horn. This is what this instrument sounded like when it was new in 1940, and quite frankly it still looks kind of new.

Have a careful listen below to Kevin Dean playing a similarly clean Handcraft Committee. I sold the trumpet in the film for $4600 (yes it's a normal medium #2 bore) to a very happy collector. This Handraft Imperial sounds just like the Committee.

Questions about this horn, or upcoming instruments, please call Randy at [phone removed by ].

Please check my current and upcoming listing for the following vintage gear:

1921 Martin 'Super-Fine' ornate tenor saxophone in gold plate w/ extensive custom engraving (featured in film below)

Early Conn Wonder 2-Tone Cornet

Selmer '23 Special' Tenor Trombone

Selmer K-Modified 25 Large Bore Trumpet

Couturier Long Model Conical Bore Cornet in Full Gold Plate w/ Engraving

**Movie Alert**

Please tune into a number of 'Jazz, Period.' installments, which feature horns from my business in the hands of great artists. Al McLean and Kevin Dean take up a number of vintage saxophones and trumpets in my ongoing video exploration of the Montreal Jazz community.

Some horns you will see and hear are a 1944 Martin Handcraft Committee trumpet, three vintage Selmer Mark VI saxes (tenor, alto and soprano), gold plated Buescher Big B alto and Besson flugelhorn, a unique full body engraved Martin C Melody, and a gorgeous Conn Artist Special cornet dating to 1940

Visit my YouTube page to view over 50 films about Jazz andvintage horns.

Click below to seeand hear a Handcraft Committee:

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Canadian buyers will be required to pay GST, or HST where applicable. Quebec residents to pay GST & QST. Please visit my other sales for a selection of recently acquired musical instruments and cameras.

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