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JoJoMak · 04-15-2007, 11:45 PM

thanks for all the input. And some good advice for later. I did a search later on the subject too and got some more input from the archives...

the misfingering doesn't sound like the problem...unless the misfingering would freeze the valve in the down position...I had to pry it back up with my limited fingernails etc...

the cotton towel in the case is a real good example of what NOT to have in the case...I'll take note of that situation. From time to time I use a t shirt to wipe down the trumpet and wipe other parts...

Just having it cleaned and that loosens things to move and migrate to the valve casings sounds most logical, for I did have it recently cleaned and a little repair soldering near the mouthpiece bracing...

My profile to the left tells me I'm using a 1971 Conn Director. the trace on the serial # reveals that it is "Not their best work". whatever that means. at that time, they just moved to a new plant in texas... and took some time to find good help...

I'll keep playing with the Conn, I'm not ready to drop $1,300.00 this next month on a new cornet. but when I am ready to dish out some money...I KNOW WHAT I'M GONNA GET!

04-15-2007, 11:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoJoMak New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 14	Re: 3rd valve stuck!!!! thanks for all the input. And some good advice for later. I did a search later on the subject too and got some more input from the archives... the misfingering doesn't sound like the problem...unless the misfingering would freeze the valve in the down position...I had to pry it back up with my limited fingernails etc... the cotton towel in the case is a real good example of what NOT to have in the case...I'll take note of that situation. From time to time I use a t shirt to wipe down the trumpet and wipe other parts... Just having it cleaned and that loosens things to move and migrate to the valve casings sounds most logical, for I did have it recently cleaned and a little repair soldering near the mouthpiece bracing... My profile to the left tells me I'm using a 1971 Conn Director. the trace on the serial # reveals that it is "Not their best work". whatever that means. at that time, they just moved to a new plant in texas... and took some time to find good help... I'll keep playing with the Conn, I'm not ready to drop $1,300.00 this next month on a new cornet. but when I am ready to dish out some money...I KNOW WHAT I'M GONNA GET!