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gglassmeyer · 12-04-2007, 11:37 AM

I know the new Connstellations are way brighter that the Vintage 1. My problem is I don't know anyone with a good older Conn. I am very impressed with the Vintage 1 and chose it over a really nice sounding Bach Strad. It has a really nice rich tone, slots beautifully and has great valves. It's really a shame that Conn drove their reputation into the ground. I think there are so many people out there that won't even consider a Conn horn. They really did try to get the Vintage 1 right and incorporate what was great about the vintage horns. You should at least get your hands on one and give it a try. No sense buying one though if you've got one of the originals. If you do try one be sure to try it with the rounded tuning slide, it will seem a lot less stuffy to you.

12-04-2007, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
gglassmeyer Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 154	Re: Conn Vintage One vs actual vintage Conns I know the new Connstellations are way brighter that the Vintage 1. My problem is I don't know anyone with a good older Conn. I am very impressed with the Vintage 1 and chose it over a really nice sounding Bach Strad. It has a really nice rich tone, slots beautifully and has great valves. It's really a shame that Conn drove their reputation into the ground. I think there are so many people out there that won't even consider a Conn horn. They really did try to get the Vintage 1 right and incorporate what was great about the vintage horns. You should at least get your hands on one and give it a try. No sense buying one though if you've got one of the originals. If you do try one be sure to try it with the rounded tuning slide, it will seem a lot less stuffy to you. __________________ Greg Glassmeyer