![]() This kept them from being dented easily by rambunctious students. Most student horns were built with thicker skin. The sixties model numbers changed to the 15b (brass) and the 17b (cooper). The 14b and 18b are the corresponding model numbers for the Director series in the fifties. The Directors are built tough and will last for decades. but a smooth jazz or pop orchestra sound. Not the bite or the edge that an Olds Ambassador has. The early models seem to respond better and project better, although the sixties models are decent too. The trumpets from the 50's, with the diagonal braces, are a little more desirable than the sixties model. The trumpets derive their name from a series of stars which are engraved along on the main tube, near the bell. ![]() These were built between the early fifties to 1970. The "Shooting Star" is the unofficial name of the early Conn Director Trumpets. The official description from Conn is listed below: Serial number K55481 dates this trumpet to 1967. This is an American made instrument that is becoming increasingly more difficult to acquire. The trumpet still plays despite the cosmetic issues. This trumpet has dings and dents throughout, and is missing a finger button on the 1st valve. Copper Bell, Marching Men, and Shooting Stars engraved on the bell. Feel free to contact me if you need assistance.This beautiful vintage trumpet from 1967 is one of the more highly desirable trumpets made by Conn. In that case you can usually date the instrument by comparing engravings, features or lacquer of the instrument. Probably a part has been exchanged, it has been a custom build or prototype, or it has been simply forgotten to engrave it. Still, every now and then I come across trombones that have not been engraved. ![]() Type in “(manufacturer) trombone serial number list” and you will usually find what you’re looking for.įor your convenience I compiled a little list for the bigger vintage brands: After finding out the serial number the next step is to google. Usually that number can be found on the handbrace of the bellsection, the braces of the slide or the slide itself.Ĭonn trombones usually are only engraved on the outer slide. In most cases there is a serial number engraved in the trombone. The easiest and usually most precise way is to look for the serial number. ![]() I am regularly being asked how to find out when a trombone was made. ![]()
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