I see gold ones all the time but I have a silver one that I bought 12 years ago for my son.
2006-08-06 07:34:07 · 12 answers · asked by sisterj392000 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I bought it used at a pawn shop
2006-08-06 07:34:49 · update #1
I've played trumpet about 30 years.
The "gold" ones you see are made of brass. I've never seen one made of gold, gold would be too soft and too heavy of a material for one, and would have a crappy sound due to the moduli characteristics of gold.
A "silver" one is, again, an alloy. It probably contains little or no silver. It would be an allow of any number of things. Probably some copper, some nickel, etc.
I've bought and sold many trumpets over the years. MOST trumpets don't have any intrinsic value as an antique or as a specialty item. I'm assuming your trumpet just falls into the regular category that the rest do.
Beyond that....you're really talking about the condition and playability of the trumpet. If the trumpet has minimal pitting, has the mouthpiece, has all of its parts, has only a few minor dings, is fully functional and includes a working case......it will have a minimum value of around $100.00 .
If there are some minor problems that can be repaired at a repair shop, you are looking at a value somewhere below $100.00 depending on the extent of the repairs.
If the trumpet is in very good condition, and completely playable, it's value will be greater than $100.00 and could go as high as $200.00 or more depending on the quality of the instrument, manufacturer, etc. There are wholesale companies where you can get brand new ones for not a lot more than $200.00 so you won't get more than that out of it no matter how nice it is.
Best of luck.
2006-08-06 07:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely worth at least $100 because it's so old, but depending on the condition, it could be worth more or less. I would search eBay for a silver trumpet of the same maker (that's how I've managed to pin a VERY general value on my instruments), or you could talk to a local repairman who knows his stuff and ask him what he thinks it could be worth.
2006-08-08 07:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by mocaica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in cars 25 is the magic year for a "classic".
25 years in marriage is silver.
Instruments can't be that much different as far as worth.
Yep, Ebay is the way.
2006-08-06 14:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah GB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worth something to someone. The trick is to find the best fit!
2006-08-06 07:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, im sure if it is a good brand, call your local music store. Just to see what they think if they wana buy it bad, it probly worth something.
2006-08-06 07:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by MissionGrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the instrument...if u wanna know how much it costs then go try to sell it then.........yeah so good luck..though i've never seen a silver trumpet before..hmmm....try sellin it
2006-08-06 11:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
75 years is an antique
2006-08-06 10:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by emileyepearl53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only worth what some fool on eBay will pay you for it.
2006-08-06 07:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably ain't worth a toot.
2006-08-06 07:45:22 · answer #9 · answered by quikzip7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put that puppy up on Ebay and see!
2006-08-06 07:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋