Vintage 1960s Schilke C6L C Trumpet - Interchangeable Beryllium Bell - Priced AS IS
For sale is a truly unique, vintage professional Schilke C6L C Trumpet, serial number 4001. Dating from the early 1960s, this elite orchestral instrument features a modular design with two interchangeable bells, offering incredible tonal flexibility. It is priced to sell AS IS before our professional cleaning and restoration, giving the buyer an opportunity to save!
ATTENTION: Priced AS IS - Ready for Restoration
This instrument is currently in line for our full shop service but is available now for $3000 in its current condition.
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POST-CLEANING PRICE: The price will be raised once our full cleaning and polishing service is complete.
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Buyer Savings: The heavy tarnish on the Beryllium bell can be restored with a little bit of "elbow grease," potentially saving the buyer the cleaning fee.
This is the perfect instrument for the orchestral professional, advanced player, or collector seeking a specialized, vintage Schilke C trumpet. The modular design allows for unparalleled control over projection, color, and stability for any demanding repertoire.
The C6L: Precision, Power, and Modularity
Schilke instruments are famous for their brilliant sound, quick response, and laser-focused intonation. The C6L is designed to be a powerful yet elegant orchestral horn.
What makes this trumpet unique:
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Beryllium Bell (Rare!): One bell is a rare, silver-plated Beryllium model. Beryllium is a unique metal known for its extremely quick response, light weight, and brilliant core sound. (Note: This bell is heavily tarnished, almost black, but can be fully restored.)
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Tonal Flexibility: The horn also includes a second Silver-Plated Brass Bell, offering a more traditional, centered tone—effectively giving you two professional C trumpets in one!
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Structural Integrity: The body is structurally sound with no major damage and no red rot. The slides move freely and the valves are reliable.
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Vintage Build: Shows wear typical of a vintage professional instrument, including slight tarnishing on the body and wear spots down to the raw brass around the valve casing.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Schilke C6L C Trumpet
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Serial Number: 4001
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Approx. Year: Early 1960s (Vintage)
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Bore Size (Standard): .460-inch (ML Bore)
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Bells: 1. Beryllium (Silver-Plated, Heavily Tarnished); 2. Brass (Silver-Plated)
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Valves: 3 Piston Valves
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Condition: AS IS Structurally sound with working slides and no red rot. Needs a full cleaning and polish.
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Our Service: Horn is currently scheduled for full flushing and polishing.
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Included: After market dual trumpet hard case. Period appropritate
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.
For the most competitive pricing, financing options, or to discuss a trade-in, please contact us directly!
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to check out this unique instrument in person. Nothing compares to the experience of a custom Schilke in your own hands. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument or accessories!
