Conn CONNstellation Bb

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$1,329

The CONNstellation series has a .462" large bore and a 4 7/8" seamless bell. They feature a free blowing reverse mouthpipe and rounded main tuning slide crook and heavy top and bottom valve caps. The patented Modular Valve Weight (MVW) System provides flexibility in response. This trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. This trumpet includes a Pro Plus double case and your choice of silver plated standard CKB mouthpiece sizes.

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Features

The CONNstellation series has a 4 7/8" seamless bell and a .462" large
boreOne of the biggest misconceptions is that the bore size determines an instrument’s tone quality. While the bore does play a role, primarily the rate of taper in the mouthpipe and bell section influence whether the sound is dark or bright. A trumpet bore is measured at the inside diameter of the second valve slide. While large bore instruments may have greater volume of sound and carrying power, they require more effort to play..

They feature a free blowing reverse mouthpipeMusicians desiring a more open, less resistant instrument should consider the reversed construction. By eliminating a step where the pipe connects to the main tuning slide, the air moves more freely. Reversed construction results in a longer pipe maintaining constant taper for improved intonation. The rounded main tuning slide crook, in eliminating tight bends, moves the air more freely for an open feel. and rounded main tuning slide crook and heavy top and bottom valve caps.

The patented Modular Valve Weight (MVW)The MVW System allows each player to change the sound and response of the trumpet by adding or removing weight to the bottom valve caps. System provides flexibility in response.

This trumpet comes with MonelThe use of non-corrosive Monel metal for pistons was pioneered by Vincent Bach. Carefully aligned ports, enclosed bronze springs, and hand-lapped fit assure years of light, trouble-free action. Nylon guides eliminate valve noise. pistons.

This trumpet includes a Pro Plus double case and your choice of silver plated standard CKB mouthpiece sizes.

Options

Reverse

4 7/8” Seamless Brass

.462”: Large

Silver Plating

Clear Lacquer

MVW System

Choice of CKB Silver Plated Mouthpieces