『“What is "Vocabell"? Look at it and you'll be amazed, play it and you'll be convinced. Vintage Cone Tenor Trombone 44H Conqueror Model!
[Overview]
C.G. Cohn fine tenor trombone 44H Conqueror model with 7" yellow brass Voca bell*. 12.32mm (.485") slide bore. Lacquered finish. Mouthpiece receiver: tapered small shank. 1941. Includes: CONN vintage hard case.
*Trumpet has a distinctive bell with no curling at the bell rim. Similar bells are used on 40B and 48B trumpets. It is thick to the tip of the bell, and was claimed to produce an edgy sound with less energy and a broad, powerful resonance.
[Condition.]
Small dents and dings are scattered around the outer circumference of the tuning tube. (Lacquer is falling off). Repair marks on the base of the support column. Numerous small dents on the slide end crux. Some holes have been repaired with patches. Many other scratches, lacquer paint chips, and discoloration throughout. The plating on the stocking of the inner slide is fading. The inside of the pipe has been cleaned, replaced with a soft object, and serviced in various places. The slide action is not as smooth as it should be, but it is playable. However, if you use liquid type slide oil, it will cause a crinkling noise.
[Features]
C.G. Cohn's vintage tenor trombone 44H Conqueror model with Voca bell was made between 1932 and 1951. It features a straight feel as if the bell itself is resonating loudly because there are no windings or wires on the bell rim. The thick wall to the tip of the bell produces a dark and warm tone when blown lightly. When you step on the gas pedal, a powerful and brassy tone appears. This is a unique unit with a lot of expressive power.