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drboogenbroom Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:34 am Post subject: Conn restoration |
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One of my students picked up a 40's Conn 22b in an antique shop. It isn't playable due to a missing 2nd valve slide. The student is interested in trying to get it into playing condition. Who would you guys recommend sending it to? _________________ By concentrating on precision, one arrives at technique, but by concentrating on technique one does not arrive at precision.
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Uberopa Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Mark Metzler did my 1924 Conn 22b. He is the go to guy for all your Conn restorations.You could say he is the Conn man but not a con man. Excellent work at reasonable rates. |
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:06 am Post subject: |
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For a quick and dirty fix, the 2nd valve slide form a '60s or earlier Conn Director trumpet will fit. For a nice overhaul that's pretty fast at a reasonable price, check Southeastern Musical Services in Huntsville, Alabama. _________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham
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razeontherock Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 1925 22B that is truly a sweet axe. Wasn't the OP in NYC last I knew? If so, I'd think Josh Landress would be your guy. I mean, how much could he charge to custom fabricate a second valve slide?
Dale's fix would be cheaper, and I see nothing wrong with that idea. |
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