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Halflip Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:06 pm Post subject: Conn 60B Bottom Cap? |
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I just bought a Conn 60B (the "Super Connstellation" model from the late 60's/early 70's, not the older one).
It has an incorrect (and badly mismatched) bottom cap on one of the valves. Does anyone have suggestions on where I could obtain one of the correct type?
Charlie Melk (my first resort) said he doesn't have any.
All help would be appreciated. |
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Photo! _________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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Halflip Heavyweight Member
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Have your tech check with Allied, it might be available..... _________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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Halflip Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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I think Charlie Melk would have taken Allied into account when he replied.
However, I am checking back with him just in case.
Last edited by Halflip on Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:54 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Andy Cooper Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1803 Location: Terre Haute, IN USA
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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The 18B, 20B, 100B and 1000B have a similar looking bottom valve cap - not identical but a full set might look OK. These are available from Allied - you would need to have your tech measure the ID and thread to be sure they would fit.
ClassicTrumpet.com always seems to have interesting parts - you might check.
http://classictrumpet.com/
Then of course you could put the good ones on 1st and 2nd and opt for a heavyweight 3rd valve cap.
By the way - congratulations on your acquisition. |
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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I have one I think is correct. PM me _________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nevermind, not exact match _________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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Halflip Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Andy -- Thanks for the suggestions and the congratulations! I'll take a look at near-match alternatives from Conn as well as custom aftermarket options. I will also check out the ClassicTrumpet website.
Hi A.N.A.Mendez -- You had my hopes up for a second there! How about sending me a pic via PM just in case? Thanks for your comments! |
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Justin_Smith Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 212 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 1:54 am Post subject: |
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Call Dick Akright's shop in Oakland and ask for Dick or Brian. They have hundreds probably thousands of caps. If you send over a picture, they can probably find one for you.
A&G Music/best Repair in Oakland, CA _________________ Justin J. Smith |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Justin_Smith wrote: | Call Dick Akright's shop in Oakland and ask for Dick or Brian. They have hundreds probably thousands of caps. If you send over a picture, they can probably find one for you.
A&G Music/best Repair in Oakland, CA |
I thought Dick retired a few years ago. |
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Justin_Smith Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 8:42 am Post subject: |
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LittleRusty wrote: | Justin_Smith wrote: | Call Dick Akright's shop in Oakland and ask for Dick or Brian. They have hundreds probably thousands of caps. If you send over a picture, they can probably find one for you.
A&G Music/best Repair in Oakland, CA |
I thought Dick retired a few years ago. |
Dick did retire from working in the shop only handling bigger business stuff a few years ago, but now is back in the shop a couple days a week. _________________ Justin J. Smith |
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