Another wonderful vintage cornet out of the Conn factory! Such a cool design! It is short, with quite a tall wrap. The silver plate and engraving are in very good shape for its age. The 2nd slide outers look to have been resoldered at one point, and the bell has likely been patched with solder on the top of the bend. The main tuning slide crook has a flat spot, and has also been resoldered. There is also a dent in the tubing between the 1st and 2nd valve casings. Overall, the horn is in need of a valve rebuild/overhall, as the compression is not measuring well. Someone has also engraved some lettering/numbers onto the bell flare. It is a great collector's item or rebuild project!
Features:
Silver plate
3rd slide water dump
Bb/A slide (missing stop nuts)
Floral Engraving
Sold with no case or mouthpiece
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This instrument came from the personal collection of celebrated trumpeter David Kuehn. His collection is being auctioned to benefit an endowment that will support the ‘Midwest Trumpet Festival’ . Each year, under the direction of Dr. Todd J. Hastings, the Midwest Trumpet Festival's mission is to gather leading performers, educators, students, and community for an intensive time of large and small continuing education sessions, master classes, recitals, and concerts.
The Midwest Trumpet Festival has exposed the midwest trumpet community to the likes of famed trumpeters such as Vince DeMartino, Allen Vizzutti, Wayne Bergeron, Claudio Roditi, Bobby Shew, David Hickman, Joe Burgstaller, Ryan Anthong, Lonnie McFadden, Trent Austin, and SO many more over the years.
The proceeds of this auction will directly benefit the trust that was put in place to support the Midwest Trumpet Festival, and will help to memorialize David Kuehn’s contribution to the trumpet community.
