This gold lacquer LA Benge CG model is as close to mint condition as I've ever seen on a lacquer finish Benge. It's all original. All slides move freely. The pistons and compression are excellent. The case always had a leather cover so it is in almost perfect condition. It comes with a Bach 7C mouthpiece, new in the box.

About the Benge Claude Gordon Model:

Benge described this model several ways in catalogs and advertisements over the years:

• "Power of a large bore, with the bite and control of the medium bore trumpet."
• "Superb artists instrument with freedom and power of a large bore but with the grip and control of a medium bore."
• "The CG model is a superb solo artist instrument with the freedom and power of a large bore but with the bite and control of the medium bore. It is free blowing with excellent intonation."

The body of the Claude Gordon model is .468" and there is a "choke" or reduction to .464" where the bell crook meets the first valve casing.

If you've never played a Claude Gordon model, you won't be disappointed when you do!

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