VINTAGE 1951 MARTIN COMMITTEE Bb TRUMPET
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6795857 | Key: Bb |
| Finish Material: Brass | Valves Type: Piston |
| Bore Size: Medium | Color: Brass |
| Brand: Martin Committee | MPN: Does Not Apply |
As shown in the photographs, the trumpet comes with a new hard carrying case, five mutes, four mouthpieces, a marching music holder, and the finger holder. The mouthpieces are; a gold 3C, Bach 7C, Bach 10-1/2C, and Bach 17C1.The Martin Committee trumpet was originally designed in the late 1930s for the Martin Band Instrument Company by a "committee" of diverse players and teachers.The horn became widely adopted in jazz music because of its warm, rich sound and flexible intonation.... They have a unique sound that has been described as "dark and smokey".Miles Davis played custom-made Committees throughout his career. Other notable players include Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Maynard Ferguson, Art Farmer, Wallace Roney, and Chris Botti.Vintage Martin Committee trumpets are highly sought after. Medium-bore versions from the 1940's-1960's frequently command well over $2000 on a popular online auction site. This trumpet has serial number 175796 and was made in 1951
