Conn 76A

Sturmbill · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:07 am Post subject: Conn 76A

Anyone know anything about how these short cornets play? In your opinion are they suitable for a brass band?

I've checked the Conn Loyalist (great site, btw), but I'm looking for any additional help I can get!

Thanks!

Bill

so55 · Veteran Member Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 219

A few months ago there was a 76A and an Ambassador in eBay from the same seller and I asked him for a comparison between the two. Here's the answer:

"As far as the sound of the Ambassador vs. the Conquest it is a close
call. I just played and compared both of them with several different
mouthpieces. With a Bach 7C "standard" mp I can't tell a bit of
difference in tone, but with a more proper, cornet, deep-cup mp I
believe the Conquest has a touch "darker" sound. The one thing I have
determined in my cornet quest is that the mp has much more to due
with the "cornet" sound that the horn. I have, however, found the
large bore Conns, whether they be a "student" Director, a Connqest,
or a "pro" Connstellation to be among the best playing horns (for me)
to be found."

so55 · Veteran Member Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 219

The tubing of Conn 76A is quite different. The same tubing is used in Olds Recording cornets. I don't know if there's any other cornet like this. I don't know if such a tubing has advantages either but at least they look so cute.

Sturmbill · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:36 am Post subject:

Thanks, so55! There was a 76A on eBay until last night. I had placed a bid earlier in the day, but had a concert last night and I couldn't keep my eye on it!

From all I had heard they were supposed to be a pretty good horn. Guess I'll have to wait for another one!

Thanks again,

Bill

TptPlayer88 · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:50 am Post subject:

Here's a little bit of information from the Conn Loyalist website about the 76A

http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/Conn76A1968image.html

Evan
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Horns:
Bb: '75 Custom Bach Strad 37 w/ 43 pipe
C: '85 Yamaha 6445HS
Mouthpiece: 3C

Sturmbill · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:13 am Post subject:

Thanks, Evan! I had read that little blurb on the Conn Loyalist site, but wondered if anyone had actually played or owned one of these horns.

It seems as though I missed a nice deal! Oh, well, lose some, lose some.

Thanks again,

Bill

so55 · Veteran Member Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 219

here's another chance for you bill:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64373&item=7329089068&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Sturmbill · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:07 am Post subject:

Yup, and there is another one on right now as well. I wonder if someone opened a vault...... I have them both bookmarked!

Thanks for remembering me! I might luck out this time.

Bill