Archive for June, 2009
Bach 239G– Sold.
For sale, Bach 239G. Raw brass bell and slides, lacquered valves (no stinky hands). I played this horn at the 2009 ITG solo competition finals.
The 239G bell is a tighter sound than the 229, and the gold brass mellows it out a little bit. The result is a compact fluid sounding horn, suitable for solo work, but also played with a few fantastic quintets, other chamber applications, and for several years as principal trumpet for area and academic orchestras.
A few words about the leadpipe. The original, and the one currently mounted, is a 25C. It plays very nimbly with this pipe, and although not always the first choice for others, it seems to fit this instrument. The horn plays responsively and people often mention how easily it plays above the staff. This would be a good pipe for someone new to the C trumpet. I also have a 25S pipe, which improves intonation and allows all open fingerings, at the cost of requiring more air. I can have either pipe mounted before I ship it, at no cost.
Condition is what you would expect of a professional trumpet. Slides, valves work flawlessly, a couple of dents in the bell and one at the tip of the third valve slide. First valve brace has been removed, which fixed a chippy high F.
I can include both pipes for $1400– check or Paypal. Trumpet only. Feel free to contact with any questions.
