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Conn Constellation Model 33

Author: Carol
Date: 2002-04-20 02:15

Anyone ever hear of a Conn Constellation Model 33? Is it an intermediate or pro model? Where I can find more infomration about it?

Thanks in advance

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RE: Conn Constellation Model 33

Author: Don Berger
Date: 2002-04-20 19:10

I recall the "Constellation" logo [star-burst decoration on sax, tpt? bells] about 1950-60 era, but not a Model 33 [clar?] [my great Selmer bass cl is of the 30's] . Perhaps Debbi Reeves of the "Shrine of Music" Museum's Conn info could help if you provide more info re: what inst, ser # etc. Don

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RE: Conn Constellation Model 38

Author: Carol
Date: 2002-04-21 07:05

Some more info:

I think it is actually a model 38.

The barrel has the stampings "S1" over a stamping "CONN, U.S.A." in the wood over the lower joint ring.

The upper section has a stamping in gold over the "A" key near the top reading "Constellation" over a four-pointed star and the number "38" below the star. At the bottom of the upper section there is a stamping in the wood "989".

The lower section has a stamping above the bell cork reading "H98999" and a hand inscribed "V" to the right of the last "9".

The bell has the same gold stamping as the upper section, but no other numbers or other markings appear. Obviously I have mistaken the "38" for 33

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