Piccolo trumpet, A
Date1958-1959
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelCustom Committee
Serial No.205003
SignedEngraved on bell: The / Martin / ELKHART – IND - / · U·S·A·MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: 205003
Stamped on valve stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, German-silver (ferrules, water key parts, upper part of valve casings, valve caps), mother-of-pearl finger buttons, single loop, main tuning slide at first bow, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by two unequal lugs on spring anchor plate, steel pistons, single water key at main tuning slide and third valve slide, trigger with adjustable finger ring at third valve slide, windway 3-2-1.
Silver mouthpiece, stamped: Martin // 7P.
Dating based on the Martin Band Instruments serial number list, compiled by Lars Kirmser.
DimensionsHeight: 220 mm
Tube length: 651 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 9.7 mm, 7 mm, 9.1-9.5 mm, 9.5 mm (0.375 inches)
Bell diameter: 90 (3 5/8 inches)
ProvenancePurchased from Steve Dillon, Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1996.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number07195
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