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adc Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Mar 2019 Posts: 119 Location: Elizabethtown PA
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 9:27 am Post subject: Conn 16A Cornet? |
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I presume that's what it is. Bought it on ebay for $51 +$17 shipping. Anyone own one? Seems like it should play similar to the 36A _________________ Too many Old Cornets to Count |
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delano Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 3118 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 9:54 am Post subject: |
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The 16A is a post-Elkhart student horn. I tried one many years ago, did not buy it so obviously it did not impress me, I don't remember. But I own a 36A, not impressed by that one either so who knows? |
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adc Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Mar 2019 Posts: 119 Location: Elizabethtown PA
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 10:31 am Post subject: |
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delano wrote: | The 16A is a post-Elkhart student horn. I tried one many years ago, did not buy it so obviously it did not impress me, I don't remember. But I own a 36A, not impressed by that one either so who knows? |
Well then if the 36A and 16A did not impress you. Maybe the 16A will impress me since I like the 36A
I do have to say though that I had a 1954 ? Conn Director that was terrible..but I played it for 10 years bc I didn't know any better. Don't know what # it was but the leadpipe entered the 1st valve.
I generally like older Conns as I have a 1906 ConnQueror and a 1910 and 1911 Conn Perfected Wonder and a 50's 80A. Don't care for the 80A _________________ Too many Old Cornets to Count |
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joevandal64 Regular Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2011 Posts: 11 Location: South East Arizona
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject: Conn 16A cornet |
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I have one of these purchased from a pawn shop and Mike Del Quadro did some repairs. A decent little horn for activities where one does not want to take an expensive horn. A Strad it isn't, but it gets the job done. _________________ Several trumpets and cornets. |
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adc Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Mar 2019 Posts: 119 Location: Elizabethtown PA
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Got it its actually a 1971 19A (I believe) the Case says Elkhart but the Cornet says Japan. I believe they transitioned from the U.S. to Japan. Cool Horn. I like it.
I sent another $60 to the seller. The case is worth $50+ I felt bad for the seller. _________________ Too many Old Cornets to Count |
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boog Veteran Member
Joined: 04 Jun 2014 Posts: 247
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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I have one of those "YamaConns". From what I have researched, they were a Schilke design, and presumably made by Yamaha in Japan. Top sprung valves, nice little cornet. Bought it a few years ago for under 90 bucks including shipping. It was absolutely pristine, cleaned it up inside and it is like new. Plays very good...maybe not as "cornet like" a sound as some would prefer, but it is not a Besson Sovereign either! The sound is quite acceptable with a Wick 4 mouthpiece.
I ride my motorcycle to band rehearsal some 35 miles away (weather permitting!), and it is easy to strap to the bike! |
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