Hello sir,
A couple of questions that you could answer, please. I can tell by looking that this is a "younger" Sterling (than my 2009) since it has the newer valves. Can you provide a few more details that would help identify the "Custom" aspects of the horn. You have the gold plated valve caps and finger buttons, but not gold plated slides. Very attractive horn and clearly in great shape.
1. Bell Size and composition (red brass, yellow brass, heavy, etc.).
2. Model/Serial number found on inner side of the bell near the joint with the bottom bow. Ex: mine is 1065HGS 753776. The HGS stands for Heavy bell, UPDATEgold brass), Silver finish (I think).
I noticed you are student of Demondrae Thurman at IU. What is your new horn choice? A Miraphone 5050? Also, give Joe Broom my best. How is he doing?
Doug Ruby
Last edited by daruby; 09-02-2020 at 08:19 PM.
Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
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