From 1958 (as pictured here) Conn switched all trumpets and cornets to a style of valve cap with the felt on the top valve caps itself. The 19 versions used a style of valve cap that was specific to those years. There are several variants of Connstellation 38B. It has a #1 bore (0.438"), and was produced from 1956 to at least 1979. The Connstellation 38B is nickel plated with brass trim and has a large 5 1/8" bell. The late models only have "B" stamped on the leadpipe. As for the engraving on the leadpipe, the "Early Model" 38B Connstellations have "Connstellation "B" engraved on the leadpipe in addition to the "Connstellation" engraving on the bell.
The difference with the early model is mainly in the design of the leadpipe and the engraving on the leadpipe. The Connstellation pictured here is the "Late Model". So I have decided to "split" the 38B Connstellation into a page for "Early Model" and "Late Model" as I have done with some of the other models. There has been some confusion over the fact that Connstellations from different years look a bit different. Owner unknown, picture courtesy of Al Gottesman at Lauderdale Wind Inc. Here's a bit of info from the fantastic Conn Loyalist site:ĭate: 1958. We stripped this horn, cleaned thoroughly, and aligned
One of the finer Vintage trumpets in our shop! 1958 Conn 38B Connstellation trumpet in raw finish
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