1980 Los Angeles Benge Claude Gordon model Bb trumpet

1980 Los Angeles Benge Claude Gordon model Bb trumpet  

This is a 1980 Los Angeles Benge Claude Gordon model in very good original condition.   The CG model is a large bore (.468) Benge with a .464 choke on the bell. This model has some of the thinnest gauge brass ever used on a trumpet bell. 

Most CG Benge trumpets have had some dent work on the bell due to the thin brass and this one shows signs of a minimal amount of work on the bell flare and also on areas of the bell crook.  It is virtually impossible to show anything useful in photos of these repairs but that is part of the reason we have a 7 day return option to ensure that the buyer is pleased with how the trumpet plays as well as how it looks.  The bell flare and bell crook show some visible evidence of repair, but the work was professionally done and is only visible upon close inspection.

As usual, there may be some distortion in some of the photos due to lighting and reflections, but please ask if you want to verify any part of the condition.

The other common problem with Benge trumpets in general is red rot in the leadpipe, but the leadpipe on this trumpet shows no signs of red rot.   The inside of the pipe is clean and clear and there are no blisters on the outside of the pipe.

There are a few small areas of wear to the silver plating which can be seen in the photos, but overall the plating is in very good condition.

The valves have excellent action and compression.  

Comes with the original double handled Benge case in very good condition.