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Since 1998

Benge S/n 1036 Chicago Era John Thomas Collection

$3,500.00

In stock

Description

What a great Player!  Nice big commanding tone.  Hard to believe this horn is around 70 years old.
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S/n 1036 Bb ML
Lacquer W/ Bell Staff Logo
Double rings on receiver.  The serial 1036 is stamped vertically on the second valve
The Benge logo is either worn or buffed off. 2 braces on third slide inside legs of slides is nigkle
There is no bore size marking but it measures out to .460 (ML)
The 3 slide’s finger ring is on the bottom and is adjustable
Repaired & re-lacquered in early 1960s.
Purchased @1960 for $115 from the original owner, Arnold Battalini.

Additional information

Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 24 × 12 × 12 in