Getzen Severinsen Model
Ragarone
plated. I've had this trumpet for well over 15 years now. The serial
number on the valves is SK33610. I'm trying to figure out what this
trumpet is worth and what, if anything, the serial number means. Does
anyone have a suggestions on finding values for trumpets like this one?
Thanks,
Ragarone
jason haskins
(bottom valve caps, screws that fit).
Dr. Trumpet
<jason....@softhome.net> wrote:
SK1402= probably about 1972 or early 1973.
SK33610=in the late 1978-1979.
Getzen Corp has been successful at getting all kinds of parts for me on an
even older horn. It is only horn before 1964 that are hard to find repair
parts for (like my bass trumpet).
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Kelly McDowell
about a year ago for about $450.00. It was in pretty good shape (a few
little dings) and the silver plating was about 99%. The "Doc" is a decent
horn... not a pro model but better than most of the step up or
intermediates, and whenever I see them listed on the EBAY auction, they are
generally very popular. There is one that just recently sold at auction for
around 450 dollars or so. Many times, you can get a "professional
appraisal" but the true value is dictated by what it will actually bring in
the real world.
Kelly McDowell
Ragarone <Raga...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:3741F113...@worldnet.att.net...
> I've got a Eterna by Getzen Severinsen Model Trumpet that is silver
> plated.
I'm trying to figure out what this trumpet is worth and what, if anything,
the serial number means. >
> Thanks,
>
> Ragarone
>
Dr. Trumpet
wrote:
> Concerning your Getzen Eterna, I purchased one new in 1968 and sold it
> about a year ago for about $450.00. It was in pretty good shape (a few
> little dings) and the silver plating was about 99%. The "Doc" is a decent
> horn... not a pro model but better than most of the step up or
> intermediates, and whenever I see them listed on the EBAY auction, they are
> generally very popular. There is one that just recently sold at auction for
> around 450 dollars or so. Many times, you can get a "professional
> appraisal" but the true value is dictated by what it will actually bring in
> the real world.
>
> Kelly McDowell
>
Kelly,
The $450 price tag is indicative of the "general" acceptance of the
instrument, not the quality. A Severinsen from '68 should've gone
higherthan $450, as I've seen one in top shape go for $600-650. As
proof, not only did Doc play them for years, but also the late Johnny
Audino, formerly lead player with the Tonight Show Orchestra. The older
Severinsen trumpets from the 60's were phenomenal commercial trumpets, and
worth the price.
If you get a chance to buy one, and it is from the 60's, buy it. The
later horns are not as good, but the older ones were super.
The Conn Severinsen from the mid-1980's was OK, but not outstanding.
These were good intermediate horns.
AL
Bryan Fields
Dr. Trumpet wrote:
> .... not only did Doc play them for years, but also the late Johnny
Dr. Trumpet
<A5D561864C9F4D87.1EF6689D...@library-proxy.airnews.net>,
Bryan Fields <ug...@airmail.net> wrote:
He had a heart attack and died before the last couple albums, and before
Johnny Carson left the Tonight Show. So it has probably been ten years ago
or so. His passing was a great loss. He was replaced by Findley after
his death, who also toured with the band on a couple swings.
Gordon
Kelly McDowell wrote in message <3742...@news.hamilton.net>...
>Concerning your Getzen Eterna, .............The "Doc" is a decent
PaulMPacak
>The $450 price tag is indicative of the "general" acceptance of the
>instrument, not the quality. A Severinsen from '68 should've gone
>higherthan $450, as I've seen one in top shape go for $600-650. As
>proof, not only did Doc play them for years, but also the late Johnny
>Audino, formerly lead player with the Tonight Show Orchestra. The >older
>Severinsen trumpets from the 60's were phenomenal commercial >trumpets, and
>worth the price.
>If you get a chance to buy one, and it is from the 60's, buy it. The
>later horns are not as good, but the older ones were super.
>The Conn Severinsen from the mid-1980's was OK, but not outstanding.
>These were good intermediate horns.
My thoughts exactly. I've seen Getzen Severinsons from the mid 70's with the
first valve trigger option in very good condition sell in the $700.00 range
with case, here in the Bay Area, and to at least one player with an impressive
collection of good horns and a discerning sense of quality. Like Al said, Doc
played one for years and that's saying something. I would never consider these
models "intermediate" horns, and it's my feeling that these models will become
very sought after over the next decade. I played several and own one that I
love, but I've played one that was a surprising disappointment; That could
happen on any brand and model, and perhaps you rushed to judgement.
Paul
jason haskins
be worthwhile to put one on? I plan on sticking with this horn for a while, at
leasr through college more than likely.
Brian Jones
In article <3742...@news.hamilton.net>, Kelly McDowell <bib...@bbc.net>
writes
>Concerning your Getzen Eterna, I purchased one new in 1968 and sold it
>about a year ago for about $450.00. It was in pretty good shape (a few
>little dings) and the silver plating was about 99%. The "Doc" is a decent
>horn... not a pro model but better than most of the step up or
>intermediates,
I've played with pros that have used them, admittedly it was always
commercial/light music settings - I am sorry I let mine go, it was a
cracking lead horn.
PS whenever your horn was in Phil Parker's for work/alterations it was
always an old Severinsen he gave out and it was a belter although it
looked like it had been through WW1,2 and 3.
yours
Brian Jones
Bryan Fields
> ... Doc played one for years and that's saying something. I would never consider
> these models "intermediate" horns, and it's my feeling that these models will
> become very sought after over the next decade. I played several and own one that
> I love, but I've played one that was a surprising disappointment; That could
> happen on any brand and model, and perhaps you rushed to judgement.
> Paul
I bought a Getzen Severinsen in 1975 when I started college; then sold it in 1983
when I got a Claude Gordon Selmer (my teachers had all wanted me to get a Bach, so
I compromised--though now I play a Bach most of the time). I wish now I hadn't
sold it--it would be worth almost twice what I paid for it. Except for a slight
flatness in the 3rd partial, it was a dynamite horn. It really sizzled in the high
register and had great flexibility and response without feeling flimsy like the
lightweight Yamahas of that era (the new Yams are terrific, however). It's taken
me all these years to realize that's the sound I liked after all--my Bach is fine
for most applications; my Selmer CG is great when I just want to play stinking
loud, but there are days I really miss my Getzen. Had I not been a starving
student I might still have it.
Stanton
> The "Doc" is a decent
> horn... not a pro model but better than most of the step up or
Forgive me for disagreeing, but I bought one in 1969 and played it all
the way thru college and beyond. At one point I dated a young lady who
had a Bach 37 (fwiw,she was studying with Ren Schilke- go figure). At
one point we agreed to swap horns for a couple weeks, but after two days
I wanted my Getzen back...
I've played the Getzen in many types of playing situations and find it
is an outstanding all around horn. It is outstanding in fit and finish
and has held up for 30 years with the valves as tight as anything you'd
buy today.
SK
Gordon
#SK4000-6000. I am sure someone out there can qualify my numbers. Anyway,
as I have said before, these horns were used by pro studio players
everywhere. Probably two or three thousand released tunes were played on
these horns here in Detroit. The hard everyday use just tore them apart.
Most all are out of commission due to rot and too many re-solder jobs.
These are the horns I wish Getzen had reproduced rather than the earlier
horn that Snookey had. A good example of an all Getzen live recording we
did here is Gladys Knight's THE LOST ALBUMN re-released for her induction
into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame a few years back. The horns absolutely
sizzle. Ahh, The way we were...sorry
Gordon Stump
gor...@driveninc.com
www.driveninc.com/gordon/index.html
jason haskins
give it back, so I reverted to force. Poor old Hamilton trumpet stand... :)
jason haskins
back and it played uncannily like me Doc Eterna. I don't know if the quality is
as good, but the sound and feel is almost identical to the old ones.
mrh...@yahoo.com
How much to ask? I had a fresh silver plating job done 15 - 20 years ago, so it looks like new. The only thing is, I no longer have the original case.