it has been suggested that only 500 of these were made between 1934-1941 there is a lot of information avaiable on this model on the conn loyalist website although I am no expert it appears to not have ever been relaquered. Conn saxophones in the late 1920’s were essentially an evolution of the earlier models. C.G. £1,083.08. Awesome horn! Bach Trumpets – Bell Variations 3. Press J to jump to the feed. Saved by JAY TRONSON. Condition: Seller refurbished. Bach Trumpets – Shop Cards Recent eBay Listings. The 38B was the model before … Advertising endorsements by pros was quite common back then, and the number of pros lending their names and photos in print ads for C.G. 0 bids. I heard the Constellation was a real dog, like playing a tank. motherfingers . it is a large bore horn. Thanks, now I know what to look for. They are smaller. 3H : According to the Conn Loyalist list, this was a #1 1/2 Bore Artists' Small Bore with 6.5" or 7" Bell (Wurlitzer Special). valves are fast and smooth. In 1952 this was reversed and the leadpipe was moved downstream shortening the overall length of the horn by about 1/2". Conn Connstellations 28A and 38A with coprion bells - View topic - TrumpetHerald.com, the trumpeter's home on the web The serial number is 936437. Note the relative position of the bell/tuning slide brace relative to the tuning slide brace. RARE Elkhart Conn 8B Lightweight Artist Bb Trumpet .438 Bore 4 5/8" Bell 36B 38B $ 1,299. Christine Derksen. 79. (I believe I got that either from the Conn Loyalist website or from some of Conn Loyalist's TH posts.) Conn Loyalist says: Notice the "wide" wrap. Saved from cderksen.home.xs4all.nl. big phat sound! £76.69. Saved from cderksen.home.xs4all.nl. bell is 5 1/8 inches in diameter and, according to the conn loyalist website, this makes it the 38b model. 4,180. Ending 21 Oct at 10:15PM BST 5d 3h. From Conn Loyalist. Conn Connstellation 38B 1957 (Early Model) PRE 69 ELKHART MODELS ARE MOST DESIRED. Conn also continued on a series of “firsts”, building the first American made saxophone and the first sousaphone, built to John Philip Sousa’s specifications. The 1959 version also has the 60's style valve caps, making it very difficult to tell the difference with the later 15B Director. Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:11 am Post subject: Conn Connstellation 38B Valve Alignment: A friend gave me an old Connstellation 38B to work on. From the Conn Loyalist: The 28A Connstellation, the cornet version of the 38B Connstellation trumpet. Here's how the Conn Loyalist described the Conn 10B: Notice the coprion bell and leadpipe and the nickel trim. all slides move easily. "Other than the difference in bell size and bracing, the 36B and 38B are identical. Here's another view of the one on the Conn Loyalist . or Buy it now. Conn Loyalist. See Conn Reed Instrument List at Bottom of Page, or Click Return To Link Page , with additional Page on This Web Site. Trombones: 12H Coprion, 10H Victor, 18H Director. This site has grown through the contributions of fellow Bach loyalists, and is one of the most complete references of Bach related instruments. lacquer/finish is excellent. Conn 8B Artist serie Trumpet from 1972 very rare/silver plated . Key: Bb. The "late" mode, 6B had top spring valves. Conn. The Conn Loyalist. "Conn & King Musical Instrument Serial Number Info" This list is not correct for Conn saxophones (see Conn Woodwind Serial Numbers) or Conn bugles (see Pan American Brass Serial Numbers). This is a wonderful Conn Connstellation trumpet model number 38B made in Elkhart. Location : Lenoir City,TN,USA. Although Connstellation models were used by several very well known people (Maynard Ferguson: 38B, Cat Anderson: 38B, Thad Jones: 28A) they didn't have the following enjoyed by Conn instruments in the 1920 and 1930's. High and low pitch. . Freddie played a 38B (Connstellation), as did Lee, Maynard, Tom Harrell, Jacoby, etc. The Conn Loyalist. Conn Connstellation 38B Trumpet -SOLD. very rare edition of Conns 22b trumpet. 841. Conn Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1973 - present: Date: Serial # 1973: ga30000: 1974 Free postage. Victor/Artist The Victor and Artist names are used somewhat interchangeably, as is evidenced by the fact that from 1959 the 10B is a "Victor" while the virtually … Conn Ltd. During this era, Carl Greenleaf began the National School Band Movement. "Late" models built from 1958 on had an adjustable finger ring and a coprion leadpipe (but not a coprion bell). Locate C.G. it is a large bore horn. Th patent where conn patents the gap situation. Nov 19, 2016 - Conn Connstellation 38B 1957 (Early Model) PRE 69 ELKHART MODELS ARE MOST DESIRED. Correct springs, and valve fit, and alignment etc. Bach Trumpets – Bells 4. . Free Shipping. every thing works. The "B" stamped on the mouthpiece receiver indicates this is a trumpet, not a cornet. Registered User. all slides move easily. I have a beater just two numbers off that I use for playing. Serial number: 674371. So I have decided to "split" the 38B Connstellation into a page for "Early Model" and "Late Model" as I have done with some of the other models. The Conn Loyalist. Trumpets: 12B Coprion, 10B Victor, 38B Connstellation (through serial number 9xx,xxx) 18B Director, 17B Director. 841. 4G4ME.maynardfergusonboard. I tried to play it before and noticed all the 1st valve notes are way flat, so after taking the horn apart I did notice the valve alignment is way off, or so it seems. Condition: Seller refurbished. Which dates to 1961. According to the Conn Loyalist web site, the 8B, 36B, and 38B all have a Conn #1 bore, at 0.438 inches. Bach Trumpets – Bell Variations (Sterling Silver) 5. Post Aug 10, 2008 #4 2008-08-10T18:45. Conn 38B Connstellation trumpet, page, Vvery rare and appreciated trumpet from the professional production of C.G. every thing works. Popular Posts. The business was renamed C.G. Vintage Conn Connstellation 36B TrumpetExcellent ConditionSerial Number N39721 (Production Date 1970)Complete with original case and Conn 5 mouthpieceAccording to the Conn Loyalist website: What Conn According to The Conn Loyalist, this also means that it has the"Electro-D" bell and seamless Coprion leadpipe. £2,605.07. Conn 8B Artist serie Trumpet from 1972 very rare/silver plated $ 1,452.22. Bach Loyalist Database. "Late" models built from 1958 have an adjustable 3rd slide finger ring, a wide wrap, a coprion leadpipe, top spring valves and the style valve caps used throughout the 1960's (bottom picture). This later model is styled after the 28A/38B Connstellation. I think fixing it might resolve the problem. There has been some confusion over the fact that Connstellations from different years look a bit different. A 1959 catalog shows a picture of a 14B that has straight cross braces and is equipped with a 3rd slide finger ring. Registered User. According to the Conn Loyalist trombone list, this was a #1 1/2 Bore Artists' Small Bore with 6.5" or 7" Bell (Wurlitzer Special). Conn 38B Connstellation (Late Model) Date: 1958. Bach Trumpets – Models 2. 738 likes. Conn instrument serial numbers. Excellent Student Conn 22b Trumpet EXTRA Free Case and Conn 7c Mouthpiece. The Conn instruments were considered the standard of excellence of the period, and a total redesign was not needed. From Conn Loyalist: ... (6A/6B, 10A/10B, 28A/38B) have a letter "A" or "B" stamped on the mouthpiece receiver. 4,180. Conn Vintage One model 1BR-50 Bb trumpet $ 1,400. Looking back, I would say the 38B Conn was much more widely used by pro commercial trumpeters in the 50s and 60s than Bachs. £92.96 postage. Location: Netherlands. lacquer/finish is excellent. 1. . Saved by Wendall Shepherd. Jan 17, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Vernon Dykes Jr.. motherfingers. Reprinted by permission 1919-1927, discontinued 1929. Posted: (2 days ago) The widely available original Conn brass serial number list contains inaccuracies in serial numbers earlier than approximately 1920. valves are fast and smooth. 25.7k members in the trumpet community. It would be more accurate to say the 38B Connstellation trumpet is the trumpet version of this cornet, since the 28A was first produced in 1955 while the 38B didn't appear until 1956. 4G4ME.maynardfergusonboard. Owner unknown, picture courtesy of Al Gottesman at Lauderdale Wind Inc. bell is 5 1/8 inches in diameter and, according to the conn loyalist website, this makes it the 38b model. about a whole reeves sleeve size smaller. There were, of course, improvements in keywork (the cross-hatched G sharp key of 1925, for example), and a redesigned straight soprano in 1928. I can't speak to quality issues between the 60s and 70s, all the pre- UMI Conns I've played were from the late 50s/early 60s. conn connstellation model 38b- in excellent condition! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts This includes the nickel plate with brass trim and the #1 (0.438" bore). Aug 24, 2018 - Conn Connstellation 38B 1957 (Early Model) PRE 69 ELKHART MODELS ARE MOST DESIRED .. A splendid vintage cornet from Conn in 1961; the Connstellation 38A. $115.45 Shipping. An "A" indicates a cornet leadpipe, a "B" indicates a trumpet leadpipe. the 6b should be as good as a 38b if in good working shape. Discover (and save!) In 1915, Conn retired and the company was purchased by Carl Greenleaf. Conn Connstellation 38B Trumpet USA. Probably the 48H Connstellation (through serial number 9xx,xxx). TRUMPET C.G.CONN CONNSTELLATION 38B 1962 EXCELLENT USED IN JAPAN. Conn Loyalist - Brass Serial Number List. your own Pins on Pinterest I surely would not compare the 8B or 38B to a Bach Strad 37 bell. Buy It Now. 1919-1927, discontinued 1929. Year of Production: 1957. Buy It Now. Vintage Conn cornet Liberati … Conn … somebody said compare to a yamaha mouthpiece, but i would not use a yamaha as an example of normal. £85.53 postage. Post Jul 28, 2008 #3 2008-07-28T14:43. The 28A Connstellation has been described as the "secret weapon" or "hidden gem" among the Connstellations. A few mounth ago I've bought a 1962/63 conn connstellation, the trumpet should be a late model but the leadpipe looks like different of picture that you can see at conn loyalist. I polished and cleaned it. conn connstellation model 38b- in excellent condition! There is only a"B" stamped on the leadpipe, which means it is considered a"late" model 38B. 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