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Re: SILVA BET "B" serial number??

Author: jim lande
Date: 2013-09-22 04:14

Most of the Silva Bets had serial numbers that started with an S, regardless of what key the instrument was. (I have an Eb soprano Silva Bet and also one in A.) I have seen some later Silva Bets a P prefix serial number. Those had a newer style barrel and (in my opinion) do not play as well. However, some with the newer barrels had serial numbers in the S series. It might indicate where it was made -- I have seen some evidence that Bettoney occasionally stenciled horns made by others.

Once restored, Silva Bets are good players. You have to be able to lip some notes up or down to be in pitch. Modern horns check out better with a tuner. I use one for blues and it works great for that.

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