This is circa late 1920's. It is a large bore (.461) horn equipped with a tastefully done quick change to bring it to the key of A, and a micro tuning to switch back to where you tuned in Bb.
Edw. Llewellyn was the first trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the 20's and 30's. He was one of the most well known trumpet players of his time. (Renold Schilke studied with Llewellyn starting in 1928.) He played Holton Revelations exclusively and this is simply a version of such with a large bore to suit his use.
The main tuning slide is reversed like the Martin Committee Model, and I would compare the sound most closely to the Committee. It would most likely have been used originally in an orchestral situation, however this is an amazing jazz horn today.
Also, a reason these horns are so incredibly rare is that the price for a standard Holton Revelation in 1927 cost $87.00. The cost for the Deluxe as auctioned here was $210.00 This was a huge cost for it's time, thus makeing only a handful of these on the market today. I would venture to say to only the top musicians had these instruments, and are now rarely found in this quality condition.
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
Pros:
Easy to play with excellent response and projection.
Cons:
No 3rd slide stop rod.
Wow, if you can find one of these beauties, grab it! I have one built in 1928. Rich Ita of the Brass Instrument Workshop in Marietta, GA, restored it for me and does it ever sing! It's the freest blowing horn I've ever played. I think the reverse leadpipe has a lot to do with it. The valves are lightning fast. The horn is heavy with minimal bracing on the bell so response is quick and tone is brilliant. Even though it was built in the 20s, it's not a peashooter.
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Review Date: 1/23/2006
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Hello from The Netherlands,I have a silverplated Frank Holton "Llewellyn"model,serienumber 103583 from 1929 in very good condition in original case.
The bell size 4.75". Tuning Bb/C.
Including a silver mouthpiece F.Holton Heim Model2.
Easy to play and very pure tone.Super trumpet.
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Review Date: 10/30/2006
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
Pros:
truly high quality materials and workmanship
Cons:
One of the best horns I have played. Very warm full tone. Also very easy to play in high register. A find.
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