The Joys of an old Martin (with pictures)

WilliamVance · Post by **WilliamVance** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:03 pm

I have owned a Martin Mammoth in a little worse shape than this one since Jan., but after waiting out an eBay seller and finally negotiating an acceptable offer I managed to snag this 1938 Silverplate BAT. It plays beautifully, and after getting a silver repro upright bell last month from Lee Stofer, I can enjoy it with the wind symphony. I have a brass Martin with a real 20" martin upright bell but this silver horn plays the best. It's sound is warm and buttery, the false tones have body and can be played loudly. Three valves don't limit what this horn can do by much, whether high or low. Now, I just need to have some dents taken out and this baby will look and sound awesome! I just wanted to share a few pictures since I don't see many of these in silver on the net.

tofu · Post by **tofu** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:00 am

Nice touch with the engraving on the bell - it looks terrific.

opus37 · Post by **opus37** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:48 am

Great pictures of your Martin. I agree about the sound. They seem to have that full sound that is very pleasing and unique to the Martins. Oystein Baadsvik play tested mine and remarked immediately about the sound. He liked it.

Heavy_Metal · Post by **Heavy_Metal** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:11 pm

Even with the dents it looks great. Nice find, especially since it plays so well.

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