CONN 80A VICTOR CORNET trumpet DIXIE JAZZ AMERICAN BRASS VINTAGE INSTRUMENT

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay UK

Please bid on this fine example of the Conn Victor 80A Bb/A Cornet. If you are looking at this listing you probably are well aware of the particular qualities of this vintage professional instrument but do read on. The 80A was produced for many years by the Conn Company with the first models being named the New Wonder from 1914, becoming the Victor New Wonder and then the Victor until production ceased in the 60s. It was famed for its large “expanding bore” which gives the instrument a huge sound with a wonderful tone. It was popular in the U.S. with symphony orchestra musicians and jazz players alike. Bix Beiderbecke famously played one on many of his recordings. These instruments are however relatively rare in the UK and very hard to find in this condition. The 80A Victor is easily distinguished by the ‘opera glass micro tuner to the bell tube and its distinctive shape and size. This particular example has the serial number 559996 which dates it to 1953. It has “ The 80A will play in A as well as Bb by extending the tuning slides. Still with me (sorry – I’m a bit of an anorak…)? I got a lot of this from the excellent Conn Loyalist website here: http://cderksen./ConnCornet.html so if you want to know more about the instrument have a look. This example is in great cosmetic condition and is crying out to be played. The big bore and heavy brass tubing really makes it sound like no other, it is very sought after by jazz musicians. The intonation is spot on. All the slides, including the opera glass tuner are in perfect working order. The valves show remarkably little wear and have good compression with no sideways movement. They play with great feel and are fast, with no issues. Water keys work perfectly too. As for appearance, please have a good look at the photographs. I have tried to get good quality photos so that you can appreciate the superb condition of the instrument. It is finished in two-tone nickel and lacquered brass. The detailed art-deco engraving is sharp and continues from the bell to just before the third valve. I am fairly certain that the instrument has not been restored and is in original condition. There are some issues, which I have tried to show in the photographs, namely a ding in the lead pipe and a ding in the bell crook. These are obvious close up but do not impede air flow or playability of the instrument. There is also some slight distortion to the bell rim. I have tried to describe accurately so there are no nasty surprises. Supplied in the original Conn case, which shows its age - being scuffed and worn, but it is in overall good condition. All catches work and it is still solid, clean and not smelly. I list with a mouthpiece and lyre but the mouthpiece is not great and a wider and deeper one would be better to get the most out of this instrument – I am sure you will have your own. I hope that the photographs give a good idea of the superb condition of this instrument and I would be happy to supply more via Email if there is anything particular you wish to see. In addition, although I am in Devon (a long way from some maybe) you would be welcome to come and try out the instrument before the listing ends, by arrangement. Given the superb condition of this trumpet I have listed with a low starting price and there is also no reserve. Please Email if there is any further info you need and have a look at my feedback. And ! Please note: I do ship internationally but I will not ship to Italy . Please do not bid if you live in Italy . Also, I will refund if there is a genuine reason for dissatisfaction but please contact me first so that we can sort it out. I would normally expect you to pay for all carriage charges read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.