1930 Conn 58B New Era Bb trumpet sn 275953

1930 Conn 58B New Era Bb trumpet sn 275953

 The serial number dates this trumpet to 1930 and the model number is stamped on the receiver.  The 58B is considered a "pea-shooter" by some with a .438 bore and was made from 1927 to 1938.

The style of the New Era model is unmistakable.   The 58B has an underslung third valve slide ring.   

Valve compression is very good.

The silver plating is in very good condition with a gold wash bell flare.

Does not come with a case.

What Conn said in 1934:

The New Era model set a new style in trumpets back in 1928. It becane so popular that practically every manufacturer was forced to add a long model trumpet to his line. But only Conn makes the genuine New Era. No copy has ever quite equalled the original model - copies never do. Today's New Era are even more brilliant in performance and striking in appearance. Originally in small bore only, this model is now also built in medium bore to meet the demand for a little larger tone. The quick responsiveness and smooth, even, flexible scale of the New Eras give dazzling speed in all registers. They are particularly fast and easy to blow in the upper register. Their crystal-pure trumpet tone "cuts through" everything and makes their performance the talk of any musical organization. For real "hot and sizzling" playing, the New Eras are hard to beat. Equipped with the new Clickless Crysteel valves, their valve action is even swifter and lighter. Their new engraving and bracing have made them even more modern and sporty. They make heavy engagements pleasurable and easy. Small bore, 58B; medium bore 10B. Key of Bb and A, Clickless Crysteel valves.