Check out all the photos here on the web store: It's not a structural problem and it doesn't affect the sound, but given how beautiful the rest of the horn looks, we've lowered the price a bit to reflect this. The solder wasn't cleaned up properly during construction. There's a cosmetic blemish around the bell bead due to acid bleed. It's a horn I had to sell from my collection that's now back in the shop on consignment. I had this horn restored by the world-class restorer Mark Metzler, including a valve rebuild. This Conn 23A balanced action trumpet is a wonderful instrument. This is the 19A model (Louis Armstrong played the 19B at. This Selmer is simply stunning and the value it could have to a working musician/ collector is priceless. Beautifully engraved and constructed, previously owned by a military musician. After the 1933 Release of the Armstrong trumpet the model later became known as Balanced, and of the model Harry James. ( Although Harry played the 23A Balanced model) This Selmer model 19A trumpet was made in Paris, France and it has been excellently handled and cared for. (Circa 1955) Marked on the leadpipe receiver 19A This was the horn of choice for those like Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong and Harry James. SELMER PARIS BALANCED Bb TRUMPET MODEL 19A SN# 16637 Designed by Keith Ecker (for which the K-Modified model gets it's name) Paris Selmer Balanced Action 19A K-Modified SN# 16637 (Circa 1955) Medium Small.
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