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Vintage BLESSING Scholastic Trumpet w Hard Case *Mid‑1960s Classic - $220 (Council, ID)
Highway 95 near Golf Lane
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
BLESSING Scholastic
model name / number:
Scholastic Bb Trumpet
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Here is a beautiful vintage Blessing Scholastic trumpet, made in Elkhart, Indiana circa mid‑1960s in VG+ condition. This well‑built American student/intermediate horn with the classic Blessing engraving and original hard case features a clean lacquer finish, smooth valves, and a bright, old-school classic brass tone. Photos do it no justice.
Blessing trumpets from this era were built in the Elkhart brass corridor alongside Conn and Bach. They’re known for durable valves, solid brass construction, and reliable intonation. This example is clean, fully functional, and ideal for beginners, school programs, vintage brass collectors, décor buyers & collectors of vintage musical instruments…
Specifications…
• Brand: Blessing
• Model: Scholastic
• Key: Bb (standard band trumpet)
• Type: 3‑valve piston trumpet
• Bore Size: .460" medium bore
• Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Body Material: Yellow brass
• Finish: Gold lacquer (clear lacquer over brass)
• Valves: Nickel‑plated pistons
• Slides & Braces: Brass
• Mouthpiece: Plated brass (if included)
· Build quality: Better than many student horns of the era; Blessing valves are known to be durable. Blessing made their own horns; this classic is an original, not an imported stencil.
Condition…
· Condition: Very Good-Excellent
· Lacquer in very good+ condition with normal light wear for age
· Valves move freely & return immediately; slides pull properly, all moving parts intact & functional
· No scuffs or dents; only very light, normal cosmetic wear
· Clean, ready for tune-up or display
• Case corners & clasps have some adhesive tape residue from previous storage - see pics.
• Water key seals properly
• Clean interior airflow; no blockages
• Original velvet‑lined hard case included; excellent interior.
• Mouthpiece included
• Sold as‑is
This trumpet had only one owner from brand new in the 1960s-2012 who cherished it & proudly kept it clean & well-conditioned always. Since that time until today it has been well-kept inside case & unplayed since at least 2012, likely much longer.
Surely there is beautiful music yet to play if delivered to the right hands today…
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This offer is for CASH sale only & all sales are final.
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Open Parking next to...
Council Mountain Golf Course
Highway 95 & Golf Lane
Council, ID 83612
…located just off Highway 95 just ½ mile South of Council.
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