Description

Martin Committee Professional Trumpet

Serial Number M 712717 – Elkhart, Indiana

The serial number prefix “M” is commonly associated with Martin’s medium-bore Committee models, although Martin’s marking practices were not always perfectly consistent. The Martin Committee was offered in several bore sizes, with the medium bore being the most popular among professional players. One of the most sought-after vintage American jazz trumpets ever built.

Offered here is an exceptional Elkhart-era Martin Committee Professional B♭ Trumpet, serial number M 712717, featuring the classic Committee bell engraving, original lacquer finish, nickel-silver trim, mother-of-pearl finger buttons, and first-valve trigger.

Built in Elkhart, Indiana during Martin’s legendary post-war production period, this Committee embodies everything that made the model famous among professional players. The sound is broad, rich, and complex with the unmistakable warmth and depth that has made Martin Committees a favorite of jazz artists and collectors for generations.

The horn retains excellent original cosmetic appearance with attractive lacquer, crisp engraving, smooth valve action, and all slides functioning properly. The nickel trim provides striking visual contrast while adding durability to high-wear areas.

Players looking for the classic Martin sound will appreciate the horn’s:

• Warm, colorful tone
• Effortless projection
• Flexible response
• Excellent slotting
• Authentic vintage jazz character

• Features

  • Original Elkhart, Indiana production
  • Serial Number M 712717
  • First-valve trigger
  • Nickel-silver trim
  • Mother-of-pearl finger buttons
  • Original Committee engraving
  • Professional B♭ trumpet
  • Includes Original MARTIN case and #10 mouthpiece

  A beautiful example of the legendary Martin Committee — a trumpet whose reputation continues to grow among collectors and performers alike. The most revered American jazz trumpets ever produced.

   This late-Elkhart Martin Committee features the classic Martin engraving, original lacquer finish, nickel-silver trim, mother-of-pearl finger buttons, and desirable first-valve trigger. Built during the final years of Martin’s legendary Elkhart production, this trumpet delivers the rich, broad, colorful sound that made the Committee a favorite among generations of professional players.

  The horn remains in very attractive original condition with excellent presentation, strong valve action, and crisp engraving. A few small areas of cosmetic lacquer wear and minor spotting typical of a vintage instrument of this age are present but do not affect playability or structural integrity.  You can see the inside of the pipe is nice and clean.

  The sound is everything players seek in a great Committee:

  • Warm, dark core
  • Huge projection
  • Effortless slotting
  • Rich vintage character
  • Classic American jazz voice

  Whether you’re a serious player, collector, or Martin enthusiast, this is a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic Elkhart-era Committee from the golden age of American brass manufacturing.

Based on the research and playing of it. The valves have excellent compression and the original case is present, I do not not hesitate to advertise this as a 1959 Martin Committee in Very Good to Excellent Vintage Condition.