Ex-USAF: Getzen Eterna 940 4-Valve Piccolo Trumpet - Silver Plate
For sale is a professional Getzen Eterna 940 Piccolo Trumpet, serial number BP4479. This instrument comes with a distinguished history as an Ex-USAF (United States Air Force) service instrument. Finished in durable Silver Plate, this is the classic "Short Model" design that has been a staple in church orchestras and wedding bands for decades due to its legendary Getzen valve action and solid intonation.
This is the perfect piccolo trumpet for the freelance trumpeter, church musician, or serious student who needs a reliable 4-valve piccolo without spending $4,000 on a new Schilke. The Getzen Eterna is widely respected as the best "bang-for-your-buck" piccolo trumpet on the used market.
The Eterna 940: A Reliability Legend
Getzen is famous for one thing above all else: Indestructible Valves.
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Legendary Valve Action: Getzen pistons are renowned for being the fastest and most trouble-free in the industry. On a piccolo trumpet (where precision is everything), this mechanical reliability is a huge advantage.
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4-Valve Design: The 4th valve lowers the range of the instrument by a perfect fourth, allowing you to play the full Baroque repertoire (including the low notes in the Penny Lane solo or Brandenburg Concerto) with improved intonation alternatives.
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Short Model: The compact wrap provides excellent balance and a slightly darker, more cornet-like timbre that blends beautifully with organ and voice, avoiding the "laser beam" shrillness of some long-bell piccolos.
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USAF Provenance: As a former Air Force band instrument, this horn was subjected to rigorous maintenance standards, ensuring it is mechanically tight and ready for duty.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Getzen Eterna 940 (Short Model)
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Serial Number: BP4479
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Finish: Silver Plate
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Valves: 4 Nickel Silver Pistons (Getzen Lifetime Valves)
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Bore: .420" (Standard for Eterna Piccolos)
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Condition: Great Player's Condition. Silver plate is generally good with typical wear expected from a service instrument.
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Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force.
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Included: Hard Case. Pictured receiver is the only one that comes with the Picc.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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