1972 KING SILVER FLAIR 1055T PRO Bb TRUMPET ~ CUSTOM FINISH #283462197550

Original Seller (Horn Restorer) Notes...…

For your consideration, a custom finished Silver Flair that is in need of a new owner. This trumpet is straight without dents, dings, nor solder repairs of any nature whatsoever.  It has seen very little play time, thus the valves are bright and shiny showing no signs of pitting nor staining, and have near factory spec compression.  The 1055T Silver Flair was made famous by Herb Alpert, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ollie Mitchell to mention a few.  The 1055T SF ceased production in 1979, and the semi-professional 2055T SF was introduced in the fall of 1983 and remains in current production. 

In 1964 the world was introduced to the first true "Superhorn"...the 1055T Silver Flair.  Dizzy Gillespie owned 20 of them, never went on a gig with less than three in hand, and his famous upturned bell model is now on display in the Smithsonian.  Production lasted through 1979.  In 1980 the "2000 Flair" Series of pro trumpets were introduced with a new valve block and design that continued on with the introduction of the semi-pro model 2055T Silver Flair in the fall of 1983.  This early model 1055T SF produces a HUGE, BOLD, FAT tone with projection that will blow paint off the back wall of a large auditorium...a seriously powerful horn!  It makes a great jazz/ lead axe, but is equally at home playing commercial or legit styles, and also works well as a studio horn.

This 1055T is a lightweight 2 lb. - 4.2 oz. trumpet that will accommodate virtually any music style and acoustic venue.  The trumpet has a clear and resonant tone that is easily controlled...its sound is BIG, BOLD, FAT, centered and focused.  It is a VERY free and open blowing horn with a rich, slightly warm tone, and loves to be piloted in the stratosphere where it develops a sophisticated brighter edge with complex overtones.  This horn has great intonation...the low register is not flat, and is very resonant.  The 5th harmonic is great, and so is the upper register intonation.  Slots are superb.  Responsive and flexible, the 1055T SF makes a great jazz horn, but with the right mouthpiece will back off nicely for those soft ballads. 

Mechanically, this trumpet is in like new condition with lightning-fast valves that are bright and shiny, without staining nor pitting, and have near factory spec compression.  All slides operate with silky smoothness including the 1st slide trigger.  Cosmetically, the trumpet is in pristine condition both outside and in.  If you look very close, you will find a small ping and a couple of tiny scratches on the bell flare, and small scratches on the very bottom of the 3rd casing...that's it...the rest of the horn is pretty much flawless including the beautiful sculpted valve caps that are usually torn up by pliers as they have no knurling to facilitate removal.  I produced a custom brushed finish to the horn body, while the bell interior, slides, valve caps and key buttons remain highly polished.  A brushed finish is easier to maintain as it doesn't show fingerprints nor smudges as a polished finish tends to do.  After use, a simple wipe down with a chemically treated silver polishing cloth is all it takes to keep the horn looking beautiful.  I tend to be overly critical and as accurate as possible when describing my horns, so that no one receives any "surprises".  So, bid with confidence as I think you'll find my feedback speaks for itself.

Finish - Custom brushed/ polished original silver plate @ 100% over yellow brass, rose brass, and nickel silver.

Serial # - 489XXX

Bore Size - .462" medium large plus bore (the 1055T SF was listed in the catalog as a large bore .462"...I feel .462" equals a MLPlus bore...it's just semantics!)

Features - Lightweight one-piece bell; rose brass lead pipe; corrosion resistant nickel silver inner and outer slide tubes; reversed 1st valve slide w/ trigger; 3rd valve slide w/ adjustable ring; lightweight aluminum valve stems and key buttons.

Accessories - Original wood shelled professional case in near mint condition.  Both latches function, but the right one no longer springs open. 

Shipping is via UPS Home or Ground, with insurance and signature requirement, to the 48 continental states. I accept PayPal ONLY.  Payment must be received within 2 days or the item will be re-listed.

Thanks for looking!