Conn Leadpipe replacement

Jonesie · Veteran Member Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 101

Hello,
Does anyone know where to get a replacement leadpipe for a Conn 38B?
Many thanks

James Becker · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject:

We have a "Kastulation" copper 38B replica leadpipe in stock for instances like this. Please phone 978-823-0580 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm EST for specifics. Thanks!
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Rod Haney · Heavyweight Member Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 937

This I sent my 60b Conn to Josh Landress in New Jerk for a replacement leadpipe. After repair the horn played beautifully and felt like a perfect match to he original. He has a huge # of horns come thru his shop and may have access to some original or other options for you. He did a very good job on the leadpipe for my Conn and I recommend him. I have also had very good work done by Charlie Melk on a very difficult set of valves on a very rare trumpet so I could also highly recommend him. I haven't used all the guys mentioned on the lists but I imagine all are good or would get run out of town.

If you live close to a reputable guy I would recommend playing some of the different pipes available. I'm old school and never knew there were options, but a leadpipe can change blow a lot and sound to a lesser degree. I had a Lawler built and Roy had some braces that allowed me to try different pipes, I imagine others do to and you may end up with something not at all like stock. I just bought a new Eclipse Enignma at ITG and got 3 different pipes and think I will use at least 2 regularly. ANyway good luck. There is a guy on eBay with a store called brassyknowles and he has a huge stock of old stuff, he might be a good call as he does lots of repairs.

Rod

kehaulani · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't suggest your not weighing advice from others, but it might be helpful to say that Jim Becker put a leadpipe on my Benge and did a recondition job on my 38 as well, and both were done superbly.
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James Becker · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rod, IMHO Bach instruments sound pretty great to begin with. Our aim is to make them play better without sacrificing their characteristic sound quality.

As for the Conn replica pipe, I'm fairly confident the playing qualities of the OP's Connstellation will remain intact provided the critical dimensions are maintained. So far I've had no issues with the Kanstul-Conn replica pipes we've used in the past.

I hope this is helpful.
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James Becker
Brass Repair Specialist Since 1977
Osmun Music Inc.
77 Powdermill Road Rt.62
Acton, MA 01720
www.osmun.com

Our workshop is as close as your nearest UPS store https://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US

Rod Haney · Heavyweight Member Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 937