C rotary trumpet by bm Symphonic, a German manufacturer renowned for producing large brass instruments.
[Overview]
bm symphonicRotary trumpet in C. 120mm yellowbrass bell with 40mm wide nickel trim. 11.00 valve bore. With 3rd rotary extractor tube trigger. Instrument weight 1027 grams, manufactured in the mid-1980s. Comes with single hard case.
[Condition.]
Small scratches in front of the rear curve of the bell. Spotted lacquer discoloration on the bell curve. Slight plating pinholes on the inside of the main tuning tube and on the fingerhooks in front of the bell. Other than that, only thin scuff marks and polish marks scattered throughout. In beautiful condition with no repairs or dents. The rotary has been disassembled, cleaned, and serviced. There is no snagging of the rotary, but it feels a little sluggish and heavy. It is not as smooth and light as a modern rotary. Please be aware of this.
[Condition.]
This is a C rotary trumpet by bm Symphonic, a company renowned for making tubas and other large brass instruments. This trumpet was made in West Germany. This model seems to have followed the style of the traditional Dresden type rotary trumpet from the small bell with wide nickel trim and the narrow 11.00mm valve bore. The extreme feature is the whirling post (Heckel-Schnecken-Stütze), which is one of Heckel's designs. However, it does not have the light and soft character of the Heckel, but is characterized by clear pronunciation and a crisp, bright sound.
