Date: 1923. Instrument owned by Paul Ayick.

Here is a mystery trumpet. Yes, it is a Conn. No, I have no idea what model this is, and neither does the owner, Paul Ayick. What is especially odd about this instrument is the second valve slide. It is pointing towards the bell of the instrument. At the time second valve slides were perpendicular to the second valve and later on pointed towards the player. The "upside-down" third slide is slightly unusual but not unprecedented; several Conn models were set up that way. Although none that I know of in 1923. Paul tells me it is a #1½ (0.458") Bore. Anyone who knows what model this is is kindly requested to contact either me (see main page) or Paul Ayick.