Pocket trumpet, B-flat
Maker
David G. Monette Company
Date1992
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelBobcat
Serial No.934
SignedStamped on left side of second valve casing: MONETTE / CHICAGOMarkingsStamped on right side of second valve casing: BOBCAT and 934
Stamped on valve spring stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionGold-plating over silver-plated brass, satin finish, triple loop, main tuning slide at second bow, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by one plastic key on spring anchor plate, protruding through very wide opening of hollow stem, Amado water key at first bow, trigger with finger ring at first and third valve slides, windway 3-2-1.
Gold mouthpiece, stamped: MONETTE and B6.
The “Bobcat” pocket trumpet displays typical features of Monette's style, such as the massive construction and simplified decoration features. It has a full-size trumpet bell.
DimensionsHeight: 236 mm
Tube length: 1338 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 10.8 mm, 9.2 mm, 12 mm, 11.89 mm (0.468 inches)
Bell diameter: 124 mm (4 7/8 inches)
ProvenancePurchased from David G. Monette, Chicago, Illinois, 1992.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number07055
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