Conn Director

trumpmac · 10-05-2009, 01:51 PM

I just purchased a Conn Director Coprion for $200.00. The pics looked good and it's guaranteed to play. How did I do?

Indian · 10-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Depends on the year, model, condition, etc. Paid more than some less than some. The pre 1960s are more sought after and have fancier engraving and many say better quality. Condition is the biggie. Do you have pictures, etc? Post a serial number but not the last three digits use x's for them. Never post you full serial number.

Bflatman · 10-05-2009, 03:31 PM

Very well,

It really depends on the instrument when it arrives, but Coprion Directors are fine instruments if pre 1970.

There were 2 models according to the Conn Loyalist, the earlier 1950's director 18B with angled support strut, and the later 1960's director 17B with vertical strut.

Both are worth more that the $200 you paid even at ebay prices.

The earlier model is the more desirable of the 2 but I would be proud to own either one.

Well done

Brian

ComeBackKid · 10-05-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trumpmac

I just purchased a Conn Director Coprion for $200.00. The pics looked good and it's guaranteed to play. How did I do?

It sounds like step #1 went well. Step #2 is yet to go - try playing it and see if it sounds like it is worth $200. I have some that sound like they are worth waaaay more than I paid and others....well - they are fun to look at anyway.

trumpmac · 10-05-2009, 06:30 PM

Thanks guys. The seller had several upclose photos and the horn looked really good for it's age. Which he said was circa 1958. The serial number is 752xxx. He also stated that "all dents removed, completely serviced and ready to play". I didn't do a lot of research becuase I didn't expect to win the bid. It's my first experience with e-bay. Guess we should combine this thread with "e-bay help".

Indian · 10-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trumpmac

Thanks guys. The seller had several upclose photos and the horn looked really good for it's age. Which he said was circa 1958. The serial number is 752xxx. He also stated that "all dents removed, completely serviced and ready to play". I didn't do a lot of research becuase I didn't expect to win the bid. It's my first experience with e-bay. Guess we should combine this thread with "e-bay help".

Now you're talking this is starting to sound like you got a nice horn !!!

Congrats !!!

trumpmac · 10-10-2009, 12:03 PM

The horn arrived on Wednesday and I am very pleased with it. It's in great shape for it's age. Everything works just fine. But most importantly it plays GREAT! The first and third valves are a little noisey but I assume that's easily fixed.

I'm a little confused about what model it is though. According to the Conn Loyalist the serial number (752xxx) puts it being built circa 1958. Which means, again according to the loyalist, it should be a model 18B with slanted braces. But the braces are staight and it looks like a 17B, which wasn't supposed to be built until the '60's.

Mac

trumpmac · 10-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Hello?

bagmangood · 10-12-2009, 11:26 PM

"The late model 14B's and 18B's closely resemble the 15B and 17B. Earlier 14B and 18B's have distinctive diagonal braces."
http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/ConnArticle10.html

10-05-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
Bflatman New Friend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 49	Re: Conn Director Very well, It really depends on the instrument when it arrives, but Coprion Directors are fine instruments if pre 1970. There were 2 models according to the Conn Loyalist, the earlier 1950's director 18B with angled support strut, and the later 1960's director 17B with vertical strut. Both are worth more that the $200 you paid even at ebay prices. The earlier model is the more desirable of the 2 but I would be proud to own either one. Well done Brian __________________ The only place that "Results" comes before "Work", is in the dictionary. "I aint squealing till Ive seen my mouthpiece" 2001 Yamaha YCR2330II Cornet 1954 Conn 80A Cornet 1976 Boosey & Hawkes Regent Cornet 1916 Boosey & Co A/Bb Silbron Class A Trumpet 1930's Monarch A/Bb Trumpet 1950's Comet unknown European Trumpet Boosey 8A Trumpet mpc Yamaha 11B4 Trumpet mpc Yamaha 11F4 Cornet mpc Denis Wick 4B Cornet mpc Conn 4 Cornet mpc

10-05-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: Conn Director Thanks guys. The seller had several upclose photos and the horn looked really good for it's age. Which he said was circa 1958. The serial number is 752xxx. He also stated that "all dents removed, completely serviced and ready to play". I didn't do a lot of research becuase I didn't expect to win the bid. It's my first experience with e-bay. Guess we should combine this thread with "e-bay help". __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

10-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: Conn Director The horn arrived on Wednesday and I am very pleased with it. It's in great shape for it's age. Everything works just fine. But most importantly it plays GREAT! The first and third valves are a little noisey but I assume that's easily fixed. I'm a little confused about what model it is though. According to the Conn Loyalist the serial number (752xxx) puts it being built circa 1958. Which means, again according to the loyalist, it should be a model 18B with slanted braces. But the braces are staight and it looks like a 17B, which wasn't supposed to be built until the '60's. Mac __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

10-12-2009, 11:16 PM	#8
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: Conn Director Hello? __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

10-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
bagmangood Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bostonish & San Francisco Posts: 946	Re: Conn Director "The late model 14B's and 18B's closely resemble the 15B and 17B. Earlier 14B and 18B's have distinctive diagonal braces." http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/ConnArticle10.html __________________ Bb: Courtois 305 "Elite" C: Bach C180-239 (Akwright conversion), Cornet: Conn Wonder (1900) Picc: Selmer Paris, ~1971

10-05-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Conn Director I just purchased a Conn Director Coprion for $200.00. The pics looked good and it's guaranteed to play. How did I do? __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

10-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#2
Indian Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 242	Re: Conn Director Depends on the year, model, condition, etc. Paid more than some less than some. The pre 1960s are more sought after and have fancier engraving and many say better quality. Condition is the biggie. Do you have pictures, etc? Post a serial number but not the last three digits use x's for them. Never post you full serial number. __________________ Rob, King Liberty SilverTone (3) King Liberty (7) Super 20 (2) Conn Vocabell 40A - 40B - 80A (6) - 81A (1) - 38A Victor (2) - 22B - 16B, 12B Coprion bell Getzen Tone Balanced Super Deluxe Holton French LeBlanc (1) - Al Hirt 550 Olds Studio (1) - Special (1)

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