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Thread: Sterling Virtuoso Model numbers

  1. Sterling Virtuoso Model numbers

    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
    Adams E3 0.60 Sterling bell - Prototype top sprung valves
    Concord Band
    Winchendon Winds
    Townsend Military Band

  2. #2
    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
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
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