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Nixer Veteran Member
Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 129
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:25 am Post subject: Need a bottom valve cap for a '65/'66 Conn 6B |
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Picked up a Conn 6B that needs some rehabilitation. One thing it needs that should be easy is that it's only got 2 bottom valve caps. Were these standardized for most Conn models at the time? Worst case scenario I'm happy to use 3 matching caps from a Director or some other model so long as all 3 match. How readily should one of these be found? TIA. _________________ Getzen 900DLX Bb
Getzen Capri C
Reynolds Contempora cornet
ACB Doublers flugel
Olds Recording trumpet
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starkadder Heavyweight Member
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 542
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:25 am Post subject: |
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I've found eBay to be a good source for authentic, period replacement parts like you seek.
Another option is to pick up a junker on eBay, Shopgoodwill, or Craigslist to strip for parts. I did this to get some caps for a 1950s Olds ambassador. I was able to resell the junker for something close to what I paid for it --- so free parts! |
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 9343 Location: Heart of Dixie
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Director trumpet caps from the ‘60s are the same size, but are nickel instead of brass. Connstellation trumpet caps from the era are exactly the same, so that’s your best bet for a matching one. _________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away ." - Sir Thomas Beecham |
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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@Nixer: I also picked up a 6B in need of some rehab a while back. Let us know how yours is coming along! Mine likely only needs a good cleaning and new felts etc. but it’s interesting to see what your experiences are. _________________ 2019 Martin Schmidt eXcellence
1992 Bach 43GH/43
1989 Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 flugel
1980/2023 Custom Blessing Scholastic C 😎
1977 Conn 6B
1951 Buescher 400 Lightweight
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Nixer Veteran Member
Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 129
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:52 am Post subject: |
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Dale Proctor wrote: | Director trumpet caps from the ‘60s are the same size, but are nickel instead of brass. Connstellation trumpet caps from the era are exactly the same, so that’s your best bet for a matching one. |
Great, thanks. _________________ Getzen 900DLX Bb
Getzen Capri C
Reynolds Contempora cornet
ACB Doublers flugel
Olds Recording trumpet |
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Andy Cooper Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1803 Location: Terre Haute, IN USA
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:54 am Post subject: |
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It's shipping costs that get you. If you watch shopgoodwill.com for a few weeks you can sometimes find that Conn Director cornet or trumpet with a crushed bell for 20 or 30 shipped.
Oh - for the late 50's and early 60's Conns - you can also use the TOP valve caps on the bottom for a heavier weight cap. |
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