Description

Severinsen Akright Bel Canto Silver finish Trumpet Model 54 Sn/ 05588 ML .459

Comes with a Bruce Belo Precision Valve Alignment.

No Case / No Mpc. We have plenty of both at the HornTrader.  3rd valve slide has an Amato Water key and also is also an effective dump  pull out dump slide

The Serial numbers reflect when horn was manufactured May 5th   1988

The Bel Canto Model 54 is a rare, professional-grade Bb trumpet created through a collaboration between legendary trumpeter Doc Severinsen and master craftsman Dick Akright.

Based on the build of the NY Bachs, Doc and Dick went on a mission to build an incredible horn.

I think they succeded.  Compress is excellent tone is spectacular!

BORE .459 Medium Large Bore
VALVES Monel Valves – Nylon Valve Guides
BELL Brass One Piece – 4 1/8′ diameter x .025 Thickness
LEADPIPE Standard Configuration, Standard Brass, with Custom Receiver
SLIDES Main tuning slide is Standard style  with standard crook

These instruments were handmade by Dick Akright at Best Music in Oakland, California. Production was extremely limited because of high manufacturing costs and Severinsen’s requirement that he personally play-test every horn before it was released for sale. Production eventually ceased due to these high costs, making existing models highly sought after on the used market,

• 05: Represents the month of May.
• 88: Represents the year 1988.