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jondrowjf@gmail.com
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 Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:51 am Post subject: Conn Connquest cornet |
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Waiting on delivery of Conn Connquest cornet. My Conn Connquest trumpet is in the shop awaiting a repair estimate.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:08 am Post subject: |
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76A?
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:47 pm Post subject: 76 a or 77 a |
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Not sure. But I am waiting on reply from seller. Photos didn't show. Should be delivered in a few days.
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Oh, yes, that 76a. It's a pretty little thing that can bark and wail and sing!
I once won one of those on eBay. Compared to basic Director it's somewhat a step up horn in build quality. At least mine was.
Unfortunately I participated in a "dimmed pictures" auction and on horn arrival I found it somewhat beat up, but not completely FUBARed. It was overall intact with no major damage but not something I'd want to keep.
I got a repair estimate and after hearing a quote I decided to sell it locally.
Luckily the guy who bought it from me was getting back into playing after long break and he didn't care about the horn's condition much.
After all it played OK like many beat up horns that come from the famous bargain site. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:42 am Post subject: |
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Here is another one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Conn-Connquest-Cornet-/232239513018
Quite often they are beat up. Once in awhile a good one will pop up on that site. If that happens the bidding may end up pretty high, well, of course compared to basic student horns. They are sought after but I never wanted another one for some reason. |
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jondrowjf@gmail.com
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:12 am Post subject: Conn Connquest cornet |
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I bought this cornet for $25.00 plus shipping for a total of $41.00 dollars. So I don't expect much.
Waiting on the estimate for repairing my newly purchased Conn Connquest trumpet. One valve has no finish on it, one is oversized,but the last one does fit. There are wavey lines on the valve block, so valve block may have to be replaced. Didn't see numbers on the piston valves. Aren't there any or did I miss it?
Other than that trumpet is in great shape.
For some reason, I have always wanted a Conn Connquest cornet and missed out on bidding a few times. Also like the idea of having Conn Connquest cornet and trumpet.
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I have a friend looking for a decent cornet and I offered to sell him my 76A Connquest for $200. Maybe that price is too low?... 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Conn Connquest cornet |
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| jondrowjf@gmail.com wrote: | | ...One valve has no finish on it, one is oversized,but the last one does fit. There are wavey lines on the valve block, so valve block may have to be replaced....Other than that trumpet is in great shape... |
That's quite a serious problem in my book.
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| Dale Proctor wrote: | I have a friend looking for a decent cornet and I offered to sell him my 76A Connquest for $200. Maybe that price is too low?...
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Wow! Yours is in a great shape. I'd grab it without thinking. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:57 pm Post subject: delivery |
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Received the 1968 Conn Connquest 76 A cornet today. In real good shape, plays well. Do need to replace the corks. felts and find a push rod and screw. My spare push rod is too big. Does a universal push rod work on the Conns.
The quality of workmanship over the student models I have owed is amazing.
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If you're talking about the 3rd slide finger ring, they take a special one that's bent up at an angle. You can make one from a straight one, though.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Conn Connquest cornet |
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| jondrowjf wrote: |
Waiting on the estimate for repairing my newly purchased Conn Connquest trumpet. One valve has no finish on it, one is oversized,but the last one does fit. There are wavey lines on the valve block, so valve block may have to be replaced. |
The oversized piston can be lapped in by your tech. You might be able to get a replacement piston from:
http://classictrumpet.com/
Or look for another Connquest trumpet or cornet with the same piston valve guide design that has good valves but has a body too damaged to rate repairing. There are different types of valve guide setups for the Connquest trumpets and cornets depending on the year. Some of the later models have a valve guide "basket" like the Connstellations. |
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Thanks Andy for information. Went to a techs shop,were I left my trumpet. He wasn't there and neither was the trumpet. Left a message waiting on his assessment.
So a replacement valve casing has to be the same model or brand? Depending on cost or my patience, don't mind using parts from different brands.
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Just got a 77A Connquest. Small bore. Finally. Conn 4 mouthpiece. Been playing it all afternoon. I love small bore horns.
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Since there is not a traditional tuning slide on this cornet , do I use the bottom slide instead?
Thanks for your input.
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Yes, the tuning slide is the one in the bell tubing beside the 3rd valve slide. Same arrangement that was used on the Olds Recording cornet.
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I'm going to resurrect this thread as I'm the proud new owner of a 1963 large bore 76A Connquest which I picked up for a song.
Hasn't arrived yet, but it looks in good shape, and the seller said it's been cleaned and serviced. If the listing is accurate, the valves and slides are in great shape, no and the finish is good for its age.
I've been looking for a large bore horn and this one came up  I'd bid before I thought about what I was doing lol
Any tips on how to get the best out of it? I'm used to a ML shepherds crook cornet with a DW heavytop 4B - I suspect this is a very different beast. Correct?
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Just use your Wick on it. Even though the bore is huge, it's not that noticeable when playing it. Speaking of the 76A, I still have mine (my friend didn't buy it). I've listed it on a couple cornet facebook pages, but I probably need to list it here on the Marketplace too.
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