Conn 12B Main Tuning Slide Crook

[veum]

I just picked up a restorable 1937 Conn 12B. The main tuning slide is a little rough, but there's no rot there or on the leadpipe. I've looked at the 12B picture on the Conn Loyalist page and the slide crook looks quite rounded, particularly compared with my 1927 22B. If I can't get it repaired, where might I find a replacement? Allied? Other sources?

Thanks!

Bill

[derekthor]

Allied wouldn't carry a replacement but I'm sure that any of the usual top repair techs (Charlie Melk et al) could get it back in decent cosmetic condition. Might even check out some local folks like Laurel Chapman or Eric Peterson, or even John Huth in Red Wing.

[J.D. Heckathorn]

I have 2 Conn 12Bs, one a '39 and one '48. In my research on them it seems a suitable replacement Leadpipe for the 12B/22B are from the 60s era 15/17B Director horns that have the same #1 bore.

I believe the tuning slide from a 15B/17B should fit your 12B as well. These horns can be found anywhere from $50-150 online, just find one with a good condition leadpipe/tuning slide and pilfer it for parts.

Good luck

[veum]

Thanks, guys!