Martin Euphonium, Trombones, and Trumpets
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Martin Euphonium, Trombones, and Trumpets
UPDATE: Descriptions of sold items deleted, some prices reduced, descriptions for parts and mouthpieces moved to separate thread
Open to offers on all listed items
Normally, I like to give much more thorough descriptions (i.e. complete sentences, and very detailed description of each horn and its flaws and features) but because of the sheer volume of stuff here, I've kept everything down to a bare minimum description. I'm happy to elaborate more though PM or email, though: Sousaphone9@gmail.com
*New instrument added*:
Tubas/Sousaphones:
-Martin Handcraft Mammoth Sousaphone (late 30s), lacquer, Includes original Martin neck and bits, and original bell screws, most of the original lacquer has worn to raw brass, plating on the valve sis in excellent condition, not sure if it is the original plating or if the valves have been redone in the past. Evidence of past overhauling including patches on the first valve slide, and gooseneck and bits. missing 2nd valve pull ring
$2,500
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Euphoniums/Baritones:
-Martin Long Model Euphonium ('17) 3-valve top-action, silver, Besson leadpipe with large shank receiver, original case
Valves work but still with good compression, new valve guides, springs felts and corks (can also include a disassembled tuning trigger)
$1,000
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Trombones:
Martin Committee Trombone (50s) Original case in good condition, some minor wear o the lacquer throughout but otherwise in great shape, and excellent playing condition
-$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
-Martin Magna Bass Trombone (60s) Single-valve, flat wrap, lacquer, rose brass bell, silver handslide, Bach case
playable, but could use some work, slide could use a minor adjustment, linkage is noisy, minor finish wear throughout
$750
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
-Olds Ambassador Trombone (60s) Lacquer
Most original lacquer is present, minor scratches throughout. original case
-$200
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Trumpets:
-Indiana peashooter trumpet (Martin Troubadour) (30s) Restored silver finish (gold wash bell), replated valves, and patch on bell crook
Everything is in excellent restored condition on this horn, original case
Indiana Large-Bore trumpet (50s) 3-valve, Brushed raw brass, custom modified reverse-tuning slide
Could use new felts and corks, but ready to go otherwise
$400
Pictures of all trumpets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Open to offers on all listed items
Normally, I like to give much more thorough descriptions (i.e. complete sentences, and very detailed description of each horn and its flaws and features) but because of the sheer volume of stuff here, I've kept everything down to a bare minimum description. I'm happy to elaborate more though PM or email, though: Sousaphone9@gmail.com
*New instrument added*:
Tubas/Sousaphones:
-Martin Handcraft Mammoth Sousaphone (late 30s), lacquer, Includes original Martin neck and bits, and original bell screws, most of the original lacquer has worn to raw brass, plating on the valve sis in excellent condition, not sure if it is the original plating or if the valves have been redone in the past. Evidence of past overhauling including patches on the first valve slide, and gooseneck and bits. missing 2nd valve pull ring
$2,500
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Euphoniums/Baritones:
-Martin Long Model Euphonium ('17) 3-valve top-action, silver, Besson leadpipe with large shank receiver, original case
Valves work but still with good compression, new valve guides, springs felts and corks (can also include a disassembled tuning trigger)
$1,000
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Trombones:
Martin Committee Trombone (50s) Original case in good condition, some minor wear o the lacquer throughout but otherwise in great shape, and excellent playing condition
-$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
-Martin Magna Bass Trombone (60s) Single-valve, flat wrap, lacquer, rose brass bell, silver handslide, Bach case
playable, but could use some work, slide could use a minor adjustment, linkage is noisy, minor finish wear throughout
$750
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
-Olds Ambassador Trombone (60s) Lacquer
Most original lacquer is present, minor scratches throughout. original case
-$200
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Trumpets:
-Indiana peashooter trumpet (Martin Troubadour) (30s) Restored silver finish (gold wash bell), replated valves, and patch on bell crook
Everything is in excellent restored condition on this horn, original case
Indiana Large-Bore trumpet (50s) 3-valve, Brushed raw brass, custom modified reverse-tuning slide
Could use new felts and corks, but ready to go otherwise
$400
Pictures of all trumpets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
Last edited by SousaWarrior9 on Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:44 am, edited 10 times in total.
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Email sent!
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Sousa, parts baritone, and Rudy mouthpiece are now sold
Everything else is still available!
Everything else is still available!
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It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Where are you located?
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Central Illinois. I'd be willing to drive within a few hours radius to avoid shipping on the tubas, but am willing to ship, the trumpets, trombones, and other smaller horns.
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Another horn enters the fray!
A Martin Handcraft "Western" Trombone: $600
This horn is really interesting from a design standpoint, with tuning in the handslide, a slide lock on the bottom slide tube, and a turn-screw bell lock. It also has a very elegant-looking counterweight on the back of the bell crook which I really like. The tuning in the slide does make the slide heavy, so I wouldn't use this for something that requires a lot of fast movement, but the slide is in good shape considering the age, original silver plate is all there except for wear on the slide grips, and the gold was on the bell is faded, but still visible. sounds great with a bigger-than-you'd-expect , very smooth sound. includes the original case, however it's in pretty poor condition.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
A Martin Handcraft "Western" Trombone: $600
This horn is really interesting from a design standpoint, with tuning in the handslide, a slide lock on the bottom slide tube, and a turn-screw bell lock. It also has a very elegant-looking counterweight on the back of the bell crook which I really like. The tuning in the slide does make the slide heavy, so I wouldn't use this for something that requires a lot of fast movement, but the slide is in good shape considering the age, original silver plate is all there except for wear on the slide grips, and the gold was on the bell is faded, but still visible. sounds great with a bigger-than-you'd-expect , very smooth sound. includes the original case, however it's in pretty poor condition.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
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It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Imperial trumpet is sold!
All other horns still available unless stated so in the post.
I'm open to offers on most everything listed here, and would entertain trades or partial trades for other Martins or similar horns, so if you have something that fits that bell, feel free to reach out.
Happy belated Tuba Day!
All other horns still available unless stated so in the post.
I'm open to offers on most everything listed here, and would entertain trades or partial trades for other Martins or similar horns, so if you have something that fits that bell, feel free to reach out.
Happy belated Tuba Day!
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
price on the Indiana peashooter trumpet?
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Looks like I forgot to include that in the post. Thanks for the heads up. I'll edit the post accordingly.
Asking $800 but open to offers
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Tubas, Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
The top action mammoth has been spoken for, however the Wessex upright bell is still available for $500
All other horns and accessories are also still available unless otherwise noted in the ad
All other horns and accessories are also still available unless otherwise noted in the ad
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It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Front-action mammoth has officially sold!
The tubas may be gone, but there's still plenty of other horns available, so feel free to reach out.
The tubas may be gone, but there's still plenty of other horns available, so feel free to reach out.
"Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men"
It's that word "handcraft"...
It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Huge Spring Cleaning: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Wessex bell is sold.
Remaining items still for sale:
-Martin euphonium
-Martin baritone
-Martin Magna bass trombone
-Martin Handcraft valve trombone
-Martin Handcraft Western TIS trombone
-Olds Ambassador Trombone
-H.N. White King Altonium
-Indiana Trubadaur Trumpet
-Indiana Custom Modified Trumpet
-Martin, Bach, and Wessex mouthpieces
-Misc. Martin Mammoth Parts
(I also could be persuaded into parting with my MIM Fender Jazz Bass for any of you bass doublers out there)
I've listed the Martin Mammoth parts in more detail on the Frankentubas Facebook page, but if you are not on that page and/or want me to add more information here, feel free to reach out.
Remaining items still for sale:
-Martin euphonium
-Martin baritone
-Martin Magna bass trombone
-Martin Handcraft valve trombone
-Martin Handcraft Western TIS trombone
-Olds Ambassador Trombone
-H.N. White King Altonium
-Indiana Trubadaur Trumpet
-Indiana Custom Modified Trumpet
-Martin, Bach, and Wessex mouthpieces
-Misc. Martin Mammoth Parts
(I also could be persuaded into parting with my MIM Fender Jazz Bass for any of you bass doublers out there)
I've listed the Martin Mammoth parts in more detail on the Frankentubas Facebook page, but if you are not on that page and/or want me to add more information here, feel free to reach out.
"Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men"
It's that word "handcraft"...
It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
New month bump!
All the instruments listed in the previous post are still available.
Open to offers, and need to clear out some space
All the instruments listed in the previous post are still available.
Open to offers, and need to clear out some space
"Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men"
It's that word "handcraft"...
It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Holiday bump!
Some reduced prices
Descriptions of sold items deleted
Full deceptions and pictures for parts and mouthpieces added
Some reduced prices
Descriptions of sold items deleted
Full deceptions and pictures for parts and mouthpieces added
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It's that word "handcraft"...
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Handcraft Valve trombone has sold!
Everything else listed is still available.
Everything else listed is still available.
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It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
A new horn enters the mix:
50s Martin Committee Trombone in lacquer with original case
$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
50s Martin Committee Trombone in lacquer with original case
$700
Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
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Re: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
A couple updates:
-King tuba parts are sold
-The King Alto is sold
-The Marin Baritone is on hold
Everything else still available!
-King tuba parts are sold
-The King Alto is sold
-The Marin Baritone is on hold
Everything else still available!
"Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men"
It's that word "handcraft"...
It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Martin Euphs, Bones, Trumpets and More
Happy Easter Bump!
A couple updates:
The baritone has sold and I have additional Martin mammoth parts for sale as well, PM or email for details.
A couple updates:
The baritone has sold and I have additional Martin mammoth parts for sale as well, PM or email for details.
"Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men"
It's that word "handcraft"...
It's that word "handcraft"...
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Re: Martin Euphonium, Trombones, and Trumpets
Just a quick update:
I've moved recently so all the the remaining instruments and parts are now located in the south Chicago suburbs
I've moved recently so all the the remaining instruments and parts are now located in the south Chicago suburbs
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Re: Martin Euphonium, Trombones, and Trumpets
Mid-July bump! If you're in the Chicagoland area, feel free to come by and play-test any of these instruments. All still listed in the edited original post are still available.
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It's that word "handcraft"...