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J.D. Heckathorn Veteran Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2018 Posts: 126
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:02 pm Post subject: Replacement Tuning Slide for Conn 2B |
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Hi all,
I have a 1928 Conn 2B in raw brass that I've been really enjoying, but the original tuning slide has a chipped inner tube due to red rot and needs replaced. I have been reading that Bach designed his 37 based on the conn 2b, both having .459 bores. Is anyone aware if a Bach crook would fit as a replacement?
Im of course open to anyone who has any other thoughts on the best way to replace it.
Thanks!
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boog Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Jun 2014 Posts: 247
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Shops like MK drawing could make you a replica slide. I think that Blackburn, (now Pickett Brass) used to do that sort of thing. Probably are a few more that could do that...I know that there are a couple guys around that convert B flats into C's and vice versa...unfortunately I cannot remember who, been too long, and my "cranium hard drive" does not access like it used to...oh yeah, Jason Harrelson makes horn parts very well in his shop, a heck of a machinist...
Or, you could just buy a "parts horn", or make friends with the owner of an older music store that has a substantial "boneyard"..
Or, have it patched...done right, patching works very well..I have an old cornet about 100 years old that has a couple of patches, and it does not seem to hurt the playability much. It does not look bad if done right, especially on a vintage horn.
Good Luck!
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SatchmoGillespie Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 1809 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Check with Mark Metzler. _________________ Jim New S5 M and MS with C Backbore
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:34 am Post subject: |
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Couldn't a tech just replace the inner tube that's chipped? _________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham |
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