Members Elias Graves Posted May 2, 2009 Members Share Posted May 2, 2009 Just got a new horn. Its a Henri Gautier Virtuoso cornet. I know it dates at least to the 1920's when my wife's great grandfather played in a jazz band in Tulsa. Its a little rough, but mostly just tarnished. One dent on the bell but not too bad. Pics tomorrow. Can anyone school me on my score? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted May 2, 2009 Members Share Posted May 2, 2009 A quick search turns up a few little bits. It seems that Gautier was not a company, but rather a brand made by others. Lyon and Healy was listed as one maker of Gautier cornets. It doesn't look to be a collector's horn. If you intend to play it, it could be a nice little number especially if you pull it out for a Dixieland gig! If you sell it, don't expect too much for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robert Rowe Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 A quick search turns up a few little bits. It seems that Gautier was not a company, but rather a brand made by others. Lyon and Healy was listed as one maker of Gautier cornets.It doesn't look to be a collector's horn. If you intend to play it, it could be a nice little number especially if you pull it out for a Dixieland gig! If you sell it, don't expect too much for it. Agree. It is more-or-less a "stencil-horn" (made by un-named major horn manufacturer, to specs of outsourcing customer). May be just fine; especially if based on a very good design already developed by the manufacturer. Usually, the "stencil-horn" will have a few differences, to separate it from the manufacturer's proprietary instruments ... which will generally be more of a premium offering (engraving, trim, plating options, etc.). I have a few such "stencil-horns", of which I actually prefer over the horn(s) from which they were cloned. An example: a clone ("stencil") of the famous vintage Blessing Super-Artists (have several of the authentic horns). Play it, and enjoy it. Don't be concerned about monetary values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted May 4, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2009 Nice. I'm happy to have it. It is stamped "Austria" on the second valve. No serial number that I can find. Its going to the shop next week for an evaluation to see what it will take to bring it up to snuff. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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