Horn Identification?

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officermayo
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Horn Identification?

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Saw this on FB. Any idea what brand?
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should be a Selmer Signet. im not sure of their specific classification but I dont believe they were sold as the original pro line of selmer horns
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Google AI overview:
"The Selmer Signet trombone is a vintage American-made intermediate ("step-up") instrument from the 1950s–1980s, manufactured by Selmer USA in Elkhart, Indiana.
Known for a warm, rich tone, it often features a 7.5-inch bell and a approx .500 or .525 inch medium-bore, making it a versatile choice for jazz or concert band."
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UATrombone wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 10:37 am Google AI overview:
"...Known for a warm, rich tone, ..., making it a versatile choice for jazz or concert band."
Crap that AI loves to add so the answer seems more pleasant to us mortal Humans.
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UATrombone wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 10:37 am it often features a 7.5-inch bell and a approx .500 or .525 inch medium-bore, making it a versatile choice for jazz or concert band."
So, it is either a small or medium bore. Nothing like AI making guesses...

Found some more believable sites...

https://www.thebrass-exchange.com/conte ... 0s-archive

https://www.ebay.com/itm/168360381096?i ... R66_j_vCZw
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These were not uncommon back in the day when I was starting out. I had a Bundy by Selmer, and to my eyes the Selmer Signet look like an identical twin.
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I AI googled a mouthpiece I ordered, and it basically parroted the manufacturer's description of the associated sound as "tectonic," that universally acknowledged sound quality.

AI is only as good as its sources, and these are often sparse.
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MahlerMusic wrote: Mon May 11, 2026 9:03 am
UATrombone wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 10:37 am Google AI overview:
"...Known for a warm, rich tone, ..., making it a versatile choice for jazz or concert band."
Crap that AI loves to add so the answer seems more pleasant to us mortal Humans.
It's not much different than what humans write. The AI is probably just repeating what it read somewhere. Here's what a real seller said about this model:

We highly recommend this horn for any advancing player looking to explore top-quality vintage options and seeking a warm, lively sound...

What is special about Selmer Signet trombones?
Selmer Signet trombones are known for their rich tonal color

https://www.thebrass-exchange.com/conte ... 0s-archive
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