Getzen Trumpet Serial Number Lookup

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Sometimesthere are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this:

Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone.

These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation:

The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. The first set of numbers (before the dash) represent the Woodwinds. The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass. Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part (first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass). Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings:

Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted.

The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. This ficticious work is for 2 flutes (plus piccolo), 1 oboe, 3 clarinets plus alto and bass clarinets, 2 bassoons, 5 saxes (soprano, 2 altos, tenor & bari), 2 trumpets (plus 2 cornets), 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, tympani, percussion and double bass. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. Note also that the separate euphonium part is attached to trombone with a plus sign. For orchestral music, saxes are at the end (see Saxophones below. It is highly typical of band sets to have multiple copies of parts, especially flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone & percussion. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part.

Note: This system lists Horn before Trumpet. This is standard orchestral nomenclature. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. Typically, orchestra scores have the tuba linked to euphonium, but it does happen where Trombone is the principal instead.

Saxophones, when included in orchestral music (they rarely are) will be shown in the "other instrument" location after strings and before the soloist, if any. However for band music, they are commonly present and therefore will be indicated after bassoon as something similar to "SAATB" where S=soprano, A=alto, T=tenor and B=baritone. Letters that are duplicated (as in A in this example) indicate multiple parts.

Edwards Instruments (US sales) are available through our US dealers and the Edwards Instrument Company in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Instruments can be sent out on an approval basis providing proper credit has been established. Of course, it is more efficient if you can visit our pro-shop in Wisconsin.

If there is not a distributor in your country and you want to become a stocking Edwards dealer, please contact us through our dealer inquiry page. We will contact you within 7-10 business days upon receipt of this form.

We are interested in dealers that want to stock and promote our products. If you only need one instrument please contact your closest distributor. Those inquiries requesting just one instrument will be referred to the nearest dealer.

Delivery times will vary depending on recent orders and available inventory. Please check individual model pages for more information. Please note, special orders will further increase the delivery time.

Our number one priority is to maintain the highest levels of quality. We want to make an individual instrument that is best for you. So once you place an order, realize that we are working every day to make the perfect horn for you.

The following shipping chart ONLY applies to Continental US orders. All other locations may have additional costs. First day and second day options do not always deliver to residential addresses. All shipping prices are subject to change due to escalating fuel prices.

Instruments or components being returned to Edwards for repair or credit will not be received unless the package has a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. RMA numbers can be obtained by calling (800) 562-6838.

The RMA number must be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton. All others will be refused. Edwards Instrument Company will not be responsible for unauthorized returns under any circumstances. A good idea is to also include the number inside along with a note on why the part(s) are being returned. The more detailed the letter, the better we can serve you.

For the valve, we recommend Edwards Rotor Oil and Edwards Spindle Oil. We created these lubricants to meet our exact needs for our tolerances. We cannot guarantee the long-term effects and performance of other lubricants. For more detail please see our Axial Flow Maintenance page.

For the slide, we highly recommend the use of Trombotine. Every Edwards slide is shipped with Trombotine on the slide. For a detailed explanation of the Trombotine application please see our Slide Care page.

If you have a special request for altered tuning, lever manipulation, or anything else, feel free to ask. If we are capable of creating that special something, we will do it. Please understand that your time is just as valuable as ours. Any extra-custom work will carry additional charges based upon the time and materials required. All custom orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit at time of placing the order.

We completely understand what it is like to be without your instrument. At Edwards, we will do everything that your local shop can offer and more. When you send your instrument in, the very same people who built that particular part will also be doing the repair work. That being said any work performed by us is fit in around our production time. We would love to be able to quote exact day time frames, but reality has taught we can only provide estimates. We appreciate your patience.

Take a set of adjustable pliers and wrap either cloth or tape around the jaws. This will prevent them from scoring the leadpipe or instrument. Hold only the slide and grip the leadpipe nut knurling with the covered jaws of the pliers. Turn firmly to the left and then remove the leadpipe.

Instruments obtained via a phone or internet order have a two week trial period that starts upon receipt of your shipped instrument. During this time, you may return all or part of your order. You must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number BEFORE the two-week trial has passed. Any merchandise being returned must be sent back in the condition in which it was received. In the case of credit being issued for a return item, any damage will be deducted from the credit total.

In order to take part in the trial period, you will need to place a deposit for the entire purchase amount of the instrument or component(s). We accept all major credit cards, personal checks, or money orders. The customer is responsible for shipping to and from the factory.

Our trombone bell numbering system has no hidden code for deciphering the bell characteristics. The numbering system is a code for our factory that relates to a build sheet on what should be done to that particular bell.

In the world of large bore tenor and bass trombones, valves are a big factor in determining the sound and response of an instrument. Using the Thayer valve, Edwards has always pioneered improvements in valve technology. Our competitors have tried time and again to improve upon the original design, yet the Thayer remains the industry standard as the other valves come and go.

In order to understand valves you must first examine the tubes leading in and out of the valves. Conventional rotor designs direct the air 90 degrees to the right and then through the wrap before the air bends another 90 degrees into the neck pipe.

Certain vented rotors also present the player with mechanical problems. On these valves, one needs to be careful with the removable bearing plates. If the valve with the stop arm mounted to it moves the ports will move as well. The ports will then be stuck in purgatory, no longer engaged or not engaged (i.e. a half-valved position). Traditional conventional rotors have the bearing plate (with stop arm assembly) soldered in place. With this design, the bearing plate presses in on just one side, leaving the stop arm in the correct position. As a result, your ports will always line up correctly with the valve knuckles.

Thayer valve recalibrations are easily done by replacing the bearing and adjusting the top plate. With this simple repair, even the oldest Thayer valves can play and feel is if they are brand new. Edwards continues to produce the benchmark of professional instruments through our careful attention to every detail. The Thayer valve is a major part of our trombone design because it offers zero distortion and free-blowing qualities that our competitors have tried to copy (which, we have to say, makes us feel a little flattered).

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