Information on Conn Cornet- 1960's

Steena · New Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Indiana

I have a nice Conn Connquest cornet, directors model, I believe. Serial number is K78102. Seeking more information about this model.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9YVnz_lxp7ZUGtoMURDc09fclk[/youtube]

Dale Proctor · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:31 pm Post subject:

Connquest and Director are two different Conn models. What name is stamped into the mouthpiece receiver? The horns with a s/n beginning with K were made in 1967.
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Richard III · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:18 pm Post subject:

https://cderksen.home.xs4all.nl/Conn76A1968image.html

The newer Connquest does have a Director style design. See photo.
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Dale Proctor · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:50 pm Post subject:

Well, sort of. I have a 76A and its design is closer to an Olds Recording cornet than it is to the Director.
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Steena · New Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Indiana

Stamped on mouthpiece Conn 4

Dale Proctor · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:10 pm Post subject:

Look on the side of the part of the cornet you put the mouthpiece into. The model name should be engraved there.
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tom turner · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject:

Fixed the flawed link. Here's his horn Dale. Most certainly not one of the newer, mediocre directors based on this wrap. Do you know what it is? Follow the link here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9YVnz_lxp7ZUGtoMURDc09fclk/view
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Dale Proctor · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:39 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Tom. That's a Connquest, not a Director. A 1960s model 76A to be exact. Nice-playing intermediate model short cornet, and that one looks to be in very good condition. Basically the same wrap as the Olds Recording cornet, with a huge .484 bore.
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Steena · New Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Indiana

Thank you Tom for fixing my link and thank you Dale for the valuable information. I am looking for a value for this cornet. Any idea?

Dale Proctor · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately, they usually sell on eBay for less than $200. The one you pictured is nicer than usual, and might bring $250 or a bit more from the right buyer.
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Steena · New Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Indiana

Appreciate your information.