| Re: 1923 Conn
High Pitch, A=456Hz or thereabout. Essentially, it sounds like a "B" trumpet (lower than a C trumpet, higher than a Bb). 0.438" bore (contrary to what my website says, haven't corrected that yet). Conn described it as
"It was built especially for "jazz" or ball-room orchestras, and has proven its value for this character of music most successfully. It possesses a stinging, yet musical quality of tone and unusual carrying power. From the time this trumpet was placed on the market, it met with success and swept all other "jazz" behind it. It is extremely easy playing and is particularly noted for this feature. We do not recommend the Opera Grand for symphonic or concert engagements."
If you tell me the serial I can tell you what year it was built.
Regards, Christine
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Main instrument: 1948 22B New York Symphony
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