As many of you are aware the Martin Committee trumpet is in the top 5 most famous horns in trumpet history.
There are a few problems with looking for them though: 1) They are getting expensive (usually US$1600+ for an average example) 2) They are getting harder to find in nice condition 3) Red Rot is present in quite a few of them.
So what’s on offer in the Martin line that is an option?
I plan on discussing a few options in installments over the coming months so that people can get a better understanding of what is available. There are a number of great options in the range out of the following Handcrafts, Imperials, Indiana’s, Standards and more.
There are a few pitfalls to look out for when purchasing these horns so I plan on identifying a few things that you need to keep an eye out for also.
On top of this I’m also working on a project horn that will comprise of a number of sourced parts that will detail building somewhat of a Martin “Frankenhorn”.
I plan to detail that with photos etc also.
Stay tuned for details!
