Manufacturer: Conn
Model: 22B New Symphony
Condition: Used, Very good
Year: 1927
Key: Bb
Bore: .438"
Bell Size/Material: 4 3/4" Yellow brass
Finish: Gold plate
Case: Yes, Original case
Oil: Yamaha Vintage
Used 1927 Conn 22B New Symphony gold-plated Bb/A trumpet w/ full kit. It has the gorgeous and distinctive "Zelda" engraving by legendary Conn engraver Julius Stenberg that goes all the way up the bell to the back turn. There's no pinky hook or 1st slide saddle, as was popular in that era. The main tuning slide pulls to A, or you can use the alternate tuning slide with the Bb/A valve for an even quicker tuning change. It plays with a surprisingly open feel and very full, vibrant sound that belies the small bore/bell combination; this nimble setup would be at home in a soloist's hands, though it would be excellent for all-around playing as well.
We gave this century-old beauty a professional cleaning and precision valve alignment, and the compression and valve action are very good with Yamaha Vintage. The gold plate is about 90% intact, with some fading to silver on the valve block and bottom main tuning slide receiver and first slide top ferrule. There's a small ding on leadpipe, a blemish on the bottom of the receiver, and some some surface wear here and there, but this is all very minor for how old the horn is. Comes with extra main tuning slide w/ Bb/A change valve, straight mute, 2 mouthpieces (BI-222 and Conn 4), lyre, cleaning rod, original case in good condition. Please note, gold-plated items are not eligible for return.
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