Pre-Owned 1952 Conn Connstellation 28B Trumpet in Gold Lacquer

If you're a jazz soloist looking for a unique vintage horn with undeniable character, this is the trumpet for you! This is a bit more of a "standard" trumpet design than the 38B, with a 5" bell and ML .459" bore. This horn is in good condition however does present some signs of use. There has been some work done on the bell flare as well as some dent work in the tail section done by ACB. The mouthpiece receiver was also tweaked downward but has been corrected by us as well. There are some slight dents and dings around the body of the instrument with some scratching. Beyond those cosmetic blemishes, this is a wonderfully playing instrument that still has lots of life left in it! All valves move smoothly and with very good compression with a thicker valve oil, We recommend Berp Bio Oil #3. slides feel great as well!

From Conn Loyalist

"The Connstellation 28B has a first slide trigger like the later Connstellation 38B. It has nickel trim, but isn't nickel plated like the 38B. The Connstellation 28B has a slightly smaller bell at 5" as opposed to 5 1/8" for the later 38B, and is a #1½ (0.459") bore in stead of the 38B's #1 (0.438") bore. In an interesting quirk, the first valve slide is a 0.480" bore, a feature it shares with the (post-war) 2B New World Symphony and the 8B Symphony Grand. This might also explain where Conn derived the model number: 2B+8B=28B. The 28B Connstellation was produced from 1949 through 1955."

What Conn said:

"The Connstellation is a brand new trumpet in a medium bore, with large one-piece bell thinned at edge and a new mouthpipe with a unique taper, resulting in a remarkably solid and compact tone of great resonance. Although the tone is big and full it has characteristic trumpet brilliance. Tones start with the least effort. Has just the right amount of resistance for good control.
Complementing the musical excellence of this great new trumpet is Conn's new, patented and exclusive top spring valve. There's nothing to compare with the Connstellation. Try it and you'll agree!"

What Conn said in 1955:

"Here's everything the finest trumpet artist can want. Built in medium-large bore, in Bb and A, its uniquely balanced taper mouthpipe and bell design aids in easy response and accurate intonation, and provides unusual resonance and flexibility. Precision lapped slides permit instant and accurate adjustment while playing. Patented and exclusive top spring Clickless Crysteel valves are lightning fast, quiet, positive. Length 21¼" weight 2 pounds, 10 ounces; bell diameter 5". In beautiful plush lined two tone tan and rawhide vinyl covered case (top grain leather bound), with mouthpiece and music lyre. Highly polished brass, beautifully nickel trimmed, clear lacquered."

This horn Comes with No case or Mouthpiece  

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