Earl Williams Model 8
Specs: .522" bore and a 9" bell. Just what I was looking for last year and finally got it. To me, Earl should have considered a greater angle on the gooseneck to bring the slide away from the bell edge. Just my opinion on ergonomics, though. It's a hell of a player.
This horn is a great player and in fantastic shape, as the pictures will show. But first, a bit of history. This instrument is allegedly one of a set of triplets commissioned by Allen Ostrander for California State University in Sacramento. Comes with traditional spit valve installed but also the Earl curvy one, unmounted.
Included is the original wood case stenciled with CSU, and also the original pegboard slide box Earl used to ship it, with the original labels. Very cool and undeniable provenance/pedigree.
I really like the way it plays. Totally unique.
Original lacquer in great condition with a some light surface scratches. No dings and dents. Slide tubes have no wear.
Pics:
Interesting double-stamped S. on the Cal-State custom stamp:
This isn't a little grub. It's Earl's spit valve, which was never mounted. I suppose Allen Ostrander ordered the horn with standard spit valve and Earl included it unmounted.
If you want a little piece of history, send me an email. My email is the first letters of this little poem:
Said you wanted a horn,
Like the one you played when young,
I told you to MAKE AN OFFER,
Perchance you shed a private tear.
Have a tissue, fellow bonester,
Or a box of junior mints.
Remember, the PM system causes much grief.
Never trust in it!
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