Trumpet/Conn 16b s/n

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Expert: Mike Pawul - 5/16/2009


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Hi Mike, I just bought a used trumpet to my son: Conn 16b Trumpet s/n
GJ520083. I like to know year was made. Some sites framed it 1919 to 1929.
other 1970's.

Thank you so much for you time.

Answer
Lorenzo, Conn started using the two letter prefix in 1973. The 16B was the student model at that time. The first letter is the decade (G is the 7th letter so it is 1970s). The second is the month (J is the 10th letter so it is October). And finally the first number is the year, so your horn dates to October of 1975.

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I am familiar with most trumpets, cornets, and flugelhorns. I can answer most questions about playing and musicality. Best of all, if I can't answer it directly I play regularly in several bands and have many "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 600 with more than 400 on ebay

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I have played since 1965 and studied with many directors and trumpeters. I have been collecting since 2002 and have over 150 horns in my personal collection. I have done repair and refinsh since 2003 and have done work on over 900 horns.

Organizations
Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band, River Cities Concert Band, Derby City Brass Band, University of Louisville Community Band, Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN), Bugles Across America (BAA), Member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT)

Education/Credentials
I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College. Of course, I am still learning from all my friends that play and work on trumpets around the world.

Awards and Honors
Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.

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