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C.G. Conn Connstellation 28a long cornet

serial # 795184  ( 1959 ) Elkhart,IND.

So called `TRANSITIONAL MODEL ` with 

-nickelplated caps

-old style HEAVYWEIGTH valve section

The 28A Connstellation, the cornet version of the 38B Connstellation trumpet. 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. For a longer discussion about the cornet-ness of the 28A and 38B, see A theory on the 28A/38B Connstellation and early model 10A/10B Victor. The 28A was produced through at least 1969, and was probably discontinued soon thereafter.

The 28A Connstellation has been described as the "secret weapon" or "hidden gem" among the Connstellations. I know of several people who prefer it above the 38B Connstellation trumpet. For one, by using various different mouthpieces the sound can varied between bright trumpet and mellow cornet, much more so than on a trumpet...

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Technical condition: valves and slides move smoothly and lightly, very good compression

Visual condition: no dents, no dings, lacquer finish: about 50% remains, loss of lacquer, scratches, discolorations on the finish, 

Finish: lacquered instrument, factory lacquer finish, factory nickel finish

Additional information: professionally cleaned, overviewed,  Bach Corp.  mouthpiece,case, lyre,mute