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tom turner · 04-29-2007, 08:26 PM

Greg,

That cornet is a first-class long bell version cornet from Conn's glory years. Unlike the Directors of the late 50's and forward, your new horn is a fine, quality instrument that should play like a dream with a new valve alignment and recorking. All these parts are still avaliable at finer trumpet tech shops.

Do not silver polish the gold-wash inner bell or you'll quickly "lighten" the color as the gold is buffed off. Simply wash that part in a gentle detergent/water combination and pat dry.

Gorgeous horn that evidently was not played much at all . . . and probably by an adult player . . . then put away for 70+ years!

Great find . . . and I'm glad it went to a player who will treasure it and keep it."

T.

04-29-2007, 08:26 PM	#138 (permalink)
tom turner Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 788	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY Greg, That cornet is a first-class long bell version cornet from Conn's glory years. Unlike the Directors of the late 50's and forward, your new horn is a fine, quality instrument that should play like a dream with a new valve alignment and recorking. All these parts are still avaliable at finer trumpet tech shops. Do not silver polish the gold-wash inner bell or you'll quickly "lighten" the color as the gold is buffed off. Simply wash that part in a gentle detergent/water combination and pat dry. Gorgeous horn that evidently was not played much at all . . . and probably by an adult player . . . then put away for 70+ years! Great find . . . and I'm glad it went to a player who will treasure it and keep it." T.