Step into the golden era of American craftsmanship with this vintage Conn 48B Vocabell Bb trumpet, manufactured between 1938–1951 in Elkhart, Indiana. Known as the “Connqueror,” this model blends iconic Art Deco styling with top-tier materials and tone production.
Featuring the innovative rimless Vocabell, this horn delivers a broad, warm, resonant sound—ideal for jazz, solo, or classical work. The trumpet’s unique octagonal valve casings, ornate engraving, and thick-walled brass tubing make it as much a collector’s piece as it is a professional player’s instrument.
Specifications
- Model: Conn 48B “Connqueror” Vocabell
- Key: Bb
- Bell Type: Rimless Vocabell, 4.5″ diameter
- Bore Size: #1½ medium bore (approx. 0.458″ / 11.63mm)
- Valves: Bottom-sprung Crysteel pistons with octagonal casings
- Valve Action: Smooth and responsive (recently cleaned, oiled and play-tested)
- Construction: Thick-walled yellow brass
- Finish: Original lacquer
- Engraving: Classic Art Deco floral motif with Conn logo
- Third Slide: Adjustable with finger ring
