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berntd Regular Member
Joined: 10 Jan 2019 Posts: 56 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:20 am Post subject: Conn 22B from ~1995 buy? |
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Hello, I am considering to buy Conn 22B USA horn.
It has a serial number with a 5 gap indicating 1995/96.
Mouthpiece is Conn 7C.
Has a hard case.
Horn has lacquer loss and tarnishing all over and there is a reasonable dent at the bell base.
They want $110.
So I wonder if I should I buy it?
I am not sure if 1995 horns are any good or desirable?
Any and all opinions greatly appreciated!
Regards
Bernt. |
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berntd Regular Member
Joined: 10 Jan 2019 Posts: 56 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Well, due to lack of input
I bought it as a project.
All the slides were stuck / seized in as well as the valves.
I managed to get them all loose with heat and penetrating oil.
I will need to solder the finger hook back on.
But apart form that, it seems nice.
Regards
Bernt |
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Crazy Finn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 8333 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Missed this one the first time.
A 1995 Conn 22B is a student horn. It's probably similar to the student line Kings, since they're both UMI horns.
One of the schools I used to teach at had a few of these as school horns. They seemed solid, well built, and played fine.
$110 for a student horn with dents and lacquer loss is about right as far as value. You didn't get taken, but you didn't get a steal, either. _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
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Yamaha 731 Bb Flugelhorn |
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berntd Regular Member
Joined: 10 Jan 2019 Posts: 56 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that.
After inspecting it, I negotiated it down somewhat so it did not break the bank.
I am quite happy.
Cheers
Bernt |
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