Repairing Conn Connstellation 38B Trumpet

Demonstration of how I repaired a Conn Connstellation 38B trumpet from 1969. Connstellation was one of the most popular jazz trumpets and used e.g. by Maynard Ferguson. In the end of the video there is also some playing samples.
Brass Instrument Repair Timo Myllymäki
Esittelen tässä videossa kuinka korjasin Conn Connstellation 38B trumpetin vuodelta 1969. Connstellation oli aikanaan eräs suosituimmista jazz/viihde trumpeteista. Lopussa myös soittonäyte.
Soitinkorjaus / puhallinsoitinkorjaus Timo Myllymäki
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Connstellation Presentation
01:38 Repair Process
05:43 End Results
06:05 Test Playing

[@bruin4937]

Wow, terrific repair job, Timo! I think most people would've considered that 38B a lost cause in its previous condition, but you brought it back to life quite nicely! Great save!

[@timyllym]

Thanks!

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Awesome. I just bought a Conn B for $20. Has some dents. This video will help in my repair. Thanks. 😁

[@cmorales5]

Nice to see a trumpet resurrected! Excellent, simple video.

[@timyllym]

Many thanks!

[@illitrait]

...fantastic work, Timo - I don't know you yet I am proud of you for restoring that trumpet.

[@timyllym]

Thank You!

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Nicely done! I glad I saw your channel.

[@timyllym]

Thank you!

[@dlg2009]

Superb!

[@DelphinusOrcastra]

Good repair 🐬

[@timyllym]

Thanks!

[@paulgrimm]

You Sir,are a true artisan

[@timyllym]

Thank You!

[@ftera4]

So great to watch and learn. Thank you, you are very skilled at your craft.

[@timyllym]

Thank you!

[@t.l.williams3684]

Wow, that was fantastic work. Way to bring that horn back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@timyllym]

Thank You!

[@MAC0192]

Amazing

[@jeromeafrick5500]

fantastic repair job...you are the best!

[@timyllym]

Wow, thanks!

[@Tuca-Luthier.]

Muiot bom, parabéns

[@Wanielyo]

Good job, enjoyed watching how it’s done, thanks

[@timyllym]

Thanks!

[@polarbearchp]

Thank you for posting this. I’m looking for where I can get my Conn 60B silver Elkhart trumpet refurbished.

[@timyllym]

I live in Finland. Maybe you can find a repair technician in the area where you live. Thanks!

[@danielcunningham9771]

Mark Metzler at Metzler Brass has an outstanding reputation restoring Conn (and other brand) brass instruments. Charlie Melk in Georgia is one of the best, too.

[@palletcolorato]

Amazing!

[@bdrepairs7046]

👏👏👏👏

[@miguelangelvenegasferniza3274]

And Cat Anderson :')

[@user-hr5uj1wq5q]

You have a full sound. May I ask what mouthpiece you use? I also have a conn 38 but I can not get such a nice sound

[@timyllym]

Thank you! In these play tests I use two different mouthpieces. The first two samples are played with Bach 3 and the last on his played with Bob Reeves 43M69.

[@danielcunningham9771]

Nice work! Is the Connstellation for sale?

[@timyllym]

Thanks! I sold it soon after I had finished working with it.

[@alexandruurdnaxela2881]

Hi man, where u live and how much would you charge to make my conn38 looking new again?

[@timyllym]

Hello, I live in Finland. I recommend that you try to find a repair technician by where you live. Thanks!