Used Martin Imperial Brass Bb Cornet - With Original Case and Mouthpiece
$519.77
This Martin Imperial cornet, serial number 199795, is a vintage American brass instrument built in 1956 by the Martin Band Instrument Company of Elkhart, Indiana. It dates from Martin's highly regarded mid-century Elkhart manufacturing era — a period when the company's instruments were known for substantial construction, excellent craftsmanship, and dependable valve performance.
During these years the Imperial designation covered Martin's student-to-intermediate instruments, giving developing players a horn built to professional manufacturing standards. Mid-1950s Imperials are characterized by a traditional compact cornet wrap, yellow brass construction, and carefully finished nickel-plated details. That mix of robust build and strong valve compression keeps these cornets in demand with vintage brass players and collectors alike.
Martin's documented serial-number chronology lists 1955 starting at 193700, 1956 at 194200, and 1957 at 201800. Serial number 199795 falls between the 1956 and 1957 markers, supporting a 1956 manufacture date and close to seven decades of history.
Our featured example has been used and shows it. There is metal wear on several parts of the instrument, but it does not affect playability. The final turn-around to the bell has a slight ding in the piping that does not deter air flow, and minor feather scratches appear across the entire horn. Our technician has adjusted the cornet for general playing conditions, and it includes its original case and original mouthpiece. As with any vintage instrument, examples vary after decades of use, so condition — valve compression, slide movement, solder joints, finish and dents — is part of the story.
Used Martin Imperial Brass Bb Cornet - With Original Case and Mouthpiece
$519.77
This Martin Imperial cornet, serial number 199795, is a vintage American brass instrument built in 1956 by the Martin Band Instrument Company of Elkhart, Indiana. It dates from Martin's highly regarded mid-century Elkhart manufacturing era — a period when the company's instruments were known for substantial construction, excellent craftsmanship, and dependable valve performance.
During these years the Imperial designation covered Martin's student-to-intermediate instruments, giving developing players a horn built to professional manufacturing standards. Mid-1950s Imperials are characterized by a traditional compact cornet wrap, yellow brass construction, and carefully finished nickel-plated details. That mix of robust build and strong valve compression keeps these cornets in demand with vintage brass players and collectors alike.
Martin's documented serial-number chronology lists 1955 starting at 193700, 1956 at 194200, and 1957 at 201800. Serial number 199795 falls between the 1956 and 1957 markers, supporting a 1956 manufacture date and close to seven decades of history.
Our featured example has been used and shows it. There is metal wear on several parts of the instrument, but it does not affect playability. The final turn-around to the bell has a slight ding in the piping that does not deter air flow, and minor feather scratches appear across the entire horn. Our technician has adjusted the cornet for general playing conditions, and it includes its original case and original mouthpiece. As with any vintage instrument, examples vary after decades of use, so condition — valve compression, slide movement, solder joints, finish and dents — is part of the story.
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Used Martin Imperial Brass Bb Cornet - With Original Case and Mouthpiece
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