Caravelle Classic

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:58 pm

Does anyone know anything about the caravelle or caravelle classic company? I have a valve trombone I used to play before I taught myself how to play regular sldie trombone that is a caravelle classic. The bell says Caravelle Classic, Don E. Getzen, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It plays just fine but I am planning to sell it just due to the fact I rarely play it and could use the money to put towards upgrading my regular sldie trombone. If anyone knows anything about the company I am just simply curious.

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:15 pm

Thanks for the info....I felt that if I am going to try to sell it and someone asks a question I should be somewhat educated.

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:31 pm

mTaUrBkA wrote:Thanks for the info....I felt that if I am going to try to sell it and someone asks a question I should be somewhat educated.

What a strange idea! Doesn't seem to stop the folks on eB*y...

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:05 pm

I know you guys might not have much info....but any guesses about ballpark value of one in good shape?

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:53 pm

maybe I'll even throw in a case and mouthpiece with that price!

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:43 pm

anyone else know anything?

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:45 am

I can tell you that the trombone in question is probably not worth much over a couple hundred bucks... IF it's in excellent playing condition. A good barometer for musical instruments is that popular auction website. Take a look for something similar and then run it in your local paper for double that amount and bargain down to whatever you can get. Or.... you can just put in on the auction and settle for $50-100. You might decide that the case is useful just for shipping. The mouthpiece is nice extra but won't add any value to the horn... unless it's a Bach Mount Vernon or something like that. Then... IT might be worth $30 my itself. Wish there was better news but old student-line instruments just aren't worth much.

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:29 pm

I had a Caravelle Classic valve 'bone once- absolutely awful horn (stuffy, out of tune, not sure why I bought it other than stupidity) , but it inspired me to buy a slide for it and learn how to play it.

mTaUrBkA · Post by **mTaUrBkA** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:18 pm

I contacted Blessing and they did not make it