This trumpet was made by made by Getzen Company in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, around 1960-1961. It is a B-flat trumpet, Super Deluxe Getzen model, serial #G3568, made of brass with 3 piston valves. This trumpet is engraved:
Super Deluxe Getzen Elkhorn, Wis. Tone Balanced
Manuel Marcos Barragan, Jr. (1951-1980), a member from of an old circus family, used this trumpet as the clown, “Zapata,” in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
King Oliver and his Orchestra. side 1: Call of the Freaks; side 2: The Trumpet's Prayer (Victor J.F. 36). 78 rpm. Both tracks were originally recorded in 1929 and released on Victor V-38039.
Grisham's Quartet. side 1: When the Mighty Trumpet Sounds; side 2: Redeeming Star (Bluebird B-5271). 78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1929 and initially released on Victor V-40295.
side 1: Pete Johnson's All-Star Quartet. Mutiny in the Doghouse; side 2: Pete Johnson's All-Star Sextet. Page Mr. Trumpet (National 4007), from the album, Pete Johnson’s Housewarmin’ (National 1001). 78 rpm.
