Blessing Super Artist 1976 - Plata

A beautiful and unique piece of American brass history—a 1976 E.K. Blessing "Super Artist" Bb Trumpet, crafted in Elkhart, Indiana (Serial Number: 238000).

The Super Artist is Blessing’s most iconic professional model, famously played by jazz legend Clifford Brown in the 1950s. This specific horn from the late '70s is a fantastic player with incredible personality.

Condition & Features:

• Finish: Original silver/nickel-silver finish. It shows a natural vintage patina (tarnish) typical for its age, which can be easily polished to a high shine, but there are no major dents or signs of heavy repairs on the bell or leadpipe.
• Valves & Slides: The valves move freely and the horn retains good compression. All tuning slides are functional.
• Original Case: Includes the original 1970s hardcase with the classic blue velvet interior, which is still in great structural condition.

A Truly Unique Vintage Customization: This trumpet features a fascinating piece of history: a vintage New Zealand 10-cent coin has been beautifully soldered onto the leadpipe curve as a brace/reforcement. This coin features the traditional Maori "Koruru" mask—a sacred carving representing an ancestral guardian and protector. Back in the day, it was a common practice among touring jazz players to customize their horns with unique coins for luck, protection, or subtle acoustic weight distribution. It gives this specific trumpet an incredible vintage aesthetic and a story like no other.

Features the premium, original factory-installed 1st valve slide trigger mechanism. As shown in the photos, the mechanism is 100% complete, fully functional, and operates incredibly smoothly for precise intonation adjustments.

Whether you are a collector looking for a horn with soul or a player wanting that classic Elkhart sound, this Blessing Super Artist is ready for its next chapter.

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