{"product_id":"martin-imperial-brass-bb-cornet-with-original-case-and-mouthpiece","title":"Used Martin Imperial Brass Bb Cornet - With Original Case and Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.5em;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Vintage 1956 Martin Imperial Bb cornet, serial number 199795\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Built by the Martin Band Instrument Company in Elkhart, Indiana, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Yellow brass construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Traditional compact\/short-model cornet wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Nickel-plated components and valve guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Three-valve configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Student-to-intermediate level instrument built to Martin's professional manufacturing standards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Produced during Martin's mid-century Elkhart era, known for substantial construction and strong valve compression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Adjusted by our technician for general playing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Includes original hard-shell case and original mouthpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Used condition: metal wear on several parts, a slight ding on the final turn-around to the bell, and minor feather scratches throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.5em;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 comes from Martin's highly regarded mid-century Elkhart manufacturing era, a period when the company's horns were known for substantial construction, excellent craftsmanship, and dependable valve performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial name was applied during this period to Martin's student-to-intermediate instruments, giving developing players a horn built to the same professional manufacturing standards as the rest of the line. Mid-1950s Imperials like this one feature a traditional compact cornet wrap, yellow brass construction, and carefully finished nickel-plated details. That combination of robust build and strong valve compression is a big part of why these horns still draw interest from vintage brass players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin's documented serial-number chronology places 199795 between the 1956 and 1957 production markers, supporting a 1956 manufacture date and roughly seven decades of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular instrument has been used and shows it. There is metal wear on several parts of the horn, though it does not affect playability. On the final turn-around to the bell there is a slight ding in the piping that does not restrict air flow, and minor feather scratches are present across the entire instrument. Our technician has adjusted the cornet for general playing conditions, and it ships with its original case and original mouthpiece. As with any vintage instrument, condition should be considered alongside the horn's history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.5em;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin Band Instrument Company\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial Cornet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199795\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elkhart, Indiana, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bb Cornet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-1950s \/ Vintage American Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Student to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow brass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional compact\/short-model cornet wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated components and valve guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-valve configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Includes Original hard-shell case, original mouthpiece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModel# Imperial\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MusiciansBuy.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60213688500305,"sku":"109293","price":519.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/8936\/5585\/files\/img_97d6e294629a.png?v=1787852461","url":"https:\/\/www.musiciansbuy.com\/products\/martin-imperial-brass-bb-cornet-with-original-case-and-mouthpiece","provider":"MusiciansBuy.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}