I know it's not a clever title, but it is what it is. I finally made up my mind to check a trumpet off of my bucket list. My son, daughter and I all have played trumpet, so I always wanted to see if I could make a functioning trumpet out of wood. I saw one online a few years ago made by George King from the UK and determined to make one "some day". Once I got started, I contacted Mr. King and he kindly gave me a few tips. In a recent issue of American Woodturner magazine, there was an article about turning a french horn. I was already a few weeks into the process when the article came out, but it was of particular interest to me at the time.
The valves and tuning slides are fully functional.
Woods are hard maple and African blackwood. The outside sleeve and inside of the valves are AB. The tops of the valves are mammoth ivory. The only non-wood, non-turned pieces are the springs and spring valve guides. Finish is rattle can lacquer
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