1926 King Silver Tone Liberty Large Bore .468 Prototype 1051 Artist For Sale

Sterling Silvertone Bell 4.75\", Bore .468\", A capital \"L\" on the valve block below the serial number indicates that the trumpet is a large bore.  I measured the bell diameter and confirmed it is 4.75\". It is my belief that this horn was built in the H.N. White custom shop as part of developing the \"Artist Bore\" trumpet for production. It is possible that H.N. White  had a hand in building this horn as he is known to have been very active in developing the new Silvertone models through out their history. The model 1051 \"Artist Bore\" Silvertone Liberty I models are believed to by built from 1926-1932. This horn comes from 1926 and may have been a custom horn for a discriminating player or may have been an early prototype for the \"Artist Bore\" 1051 model. The horn should be electrostatically cleaned and the valve felts and corks changed out to play the horn at gigs. The valves are quick and smooth now, but, a little off on the vertical adjustment when checked at the 2nd. valve.From another \"L\"  .468 bore King Liberty owner: \"To my shock, this was a beast! Instead of pep and zing, I got a lion from this horn. Middle notes are monstrously huge, and the upper register is easy, full and lush. The E at the bottom of the staff leaps out and slaps you in the back of the head. This one bellows, with a big dark voice. The bottom of the horn\'s register is typical for a Liberty I, slightly cranky down at the G and F#, but clear and full when mastered.\" I suggest you purchase the horn and try it. If you don\'t like it, return it for any reason within the guidelines of the 14 day policy in this listing. You will never find another horn like this one! LarryNote that the trumpet will be shipped with an adequate case to protect if for shipping. 

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