Sterling Virtuoso Model numbers

[daruby]

Hi all,

In a previous posting, I had provided incomplete information about Sterling Virtuoso model numbers. After texting with Paul Riggett, I have the data:

1050 = baritone
1065 = euphonium
(there are others, but I don't know what they are)

H = Heavy bell - absence of the H means standard weight
G = Gold Brass (same as "red brass") - absence of a G means Yellow brass.
S = Silver plated

So for example:
1065S = standard weight, yellow brass, with silver plating
1065GS = standard weight gold brass with silver plating
1065HS = heavy weight yellow brass with silver plating
1065HGS = heavy weight, gold brass with silver plating.

These days, ALL Sterling horns are likely to be silver plate as I do not believe he makes lacquer horns any more. Also, other options such as gold plating of buttons, caps, and slide bows, triggers, and bell size, are not covered in the model number, but can be observed/measured directly.

I think that is it..

Doug

[davewerden]

Nice clarity of info - thanks!

Would you mind creating a new thread with the same info under this category? Thanks.

http://www.dwerden.com/forum/forumdi...Serial-Numbers