Conn trumpet question?

Stressed · 08-14-2007, 10:37 AM

I've been surfing again.
I've been looking at a Conn trumpet. How do I know what model it is, student or professional? (pile of crap or worth looking further)
The serial number is K24676

Thanks Paul

veery715 · 08-14-2007, 10:48 AM

The trumpet was built in 1966-7. You'll need more information from the instrument to figure out more. Try the site below to help:

The Conn Loyalist

If there is a picture that is also helpful.

Richard Oliver · 08-14-2007, 10:53 AM

Oopsie

Stressed · 08-14-2007, 11:15 AM

shopgoodwill.com - #2926286 - Conn Brass Horn w/Case - 8/16/2007 4:58:31 PM

This is what I am lookng at.
It's for my son I don't play

Dale Proctor · 08-14-2007, 11:36 AM

Looks like a Director model to me, which was Conn's entry-level student horn at the time. It's OK for a beginner if it's in decent mechanical condition (valves work smoothly, slides all move, no huge dents, etc.), but I wouldn't pay much over $75 for it. If the case latches don't work, you'll have to figure in the cost of a new case or gig bag, too. Cosmetically, it doesn't look too bad.

Schwab · 08-14-2007, 01:16 PM

That is a cool case.

Stressed · 08-14-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Proctor

Looks like a Director model to me, which was Conn's entry-level student horn at the time. It's OK for a beginner if it's in decent mechanical condition (valves work smoothly, slides all move, no huge dents, etc.), but I wouldn't pay much over $75 for it. If the case latches don't work, you'll have to figure in the cost of a new case or gig bag, too. Cosmetically, it doesn't look too bad.

Thanks
My son has an intermediate Bach at the moment. Obviously I'll be after a professional instrument to improve on what he has got.
Even if it's realy cheap It's not worth getting a student model.

Vulgano Brother · 08-14-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Proctor

Looks like a Director model to me, which was Conn's entry-level student horn at the time. It's OK for a beginner if it's in decent mechanical condition (valves work smoothly, slides all move, no huge dents, etc.), but I wouldn't pay much over $75 for it. If the case latches don't work, you'll have to figure in the cost of a new case or gig bag, too. Cosmetically, it doesn't look too bad.

For Vulgano eyes, it looks pretty beat up. $75 if it works would be ok, though, for a marchng band/Mardi Gras take-with-you-camping kind of trumpet.

Dale Proctor · 08-14-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

For Vulgano eyes, it looks pretty beat up. $75 if it works would be ok, though, for a marchng band/Mardi Gras take-with-you-camping kind of trumpet.

True....I was going to say $50, but if it was for a beginner, $75 would still beat renting. Of course, you might get one like it on eBay for even less. I'm no fan of Conn Directors, though.

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Dale Proctor Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 704	Re: Conn trumpet question? Looks like a Director model to me, which was Conn's entry-level student horn at the time. It's OK for a beginner if it's in decent mechanical condition (valves work smoothly, slides all move, no huge dents, etc.), but I wouldn't pay much over $75 for it. If the case latches don't work, you'll have to figure in the cost of a new case or gig bag, too. Cosmetically, it doesn't look too bad. __________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away." - Sir Thomas Beecham Olde Towne Brass www.otbrass.com Brass Band of Huntsville www.brassbandofhuntsville.org Last edited by Dale Proctor; 08-14-2007 at 01:26 PM. Reason: spelling

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