1964 Conn Connstellation 38B Trumpet GL-018_A1-18

Oct 30

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Connstellation 38B

Date: 1964

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: C76363

Accession Number: GL-018_A1-18

Provenance: Unknown

Key: B-flat

Pitch: Low

Finish: Nickel-plated

Lacquer: Factory lacquer

Engraving: Side of the bell engraved with “C. G. CONN - LTD. / Connstellation (cursive) / ELKHART - U.S.A.” No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Mouthpiece receiver stamped with “B”, which is Conn’s marking for trumpet (compared to “A” for cornet).
Stop rods on first and third slides
First valve slide trigger
Water keys on main and third valve slides
Finger ring on third valve slide
Brass-lacquered slides and caps
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
Restored in March 2025 by Mark Metzler.
The 38B Connstellation Trumpet is described on pages 66 and 70 of the 1968 “Conn Product Manual”.