Conn 26A on eBay

ChaseFan · 03-27-2008, 01:05 AM

Here is something that we don't see often:

C G CONN TRUMPET VINTAGE 1937 & RUDY MUCK MOUTHPIECE !! - eBay (item 270221520376 end time Mar-27-08 11:18:16 PDT)

A professional-level 1936 Conn 26A Director cornet, with auction ending this afternoon.

Conn Loyalist says at:

The Conn Loyalist

that the 1930's Directors were professional cornets.

According to:

The Conn Loyalist

the Conn 26A cornet had a #2-1/2 bore, which is the same .485 bore size as the Conn 5A and the 1950's-1960's Conn Directors.

Although the cornet on eBay definitely needs refinishing, it looks like it only has one dent on the 2nd valve slide, plus the lead pipe is sagging some, but those are minor repairs.
It will probably go cheap, which could be a real bargain for anyone who wants a 1930's professional-level cornet.

ChaseFan

brem · 03-27-2008, 02:14 AM

Nice Try. :)

Dale Proctor · 03-27-2008, 08:42 AM

I think I'd rather have the one on the Conn Loyalist site.......

ChaseFan · 03-27-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Proctor

I think I'd rather have the one on the Conn Loyalist site.......

Isn't this eBay Conn 26A in about the same condition as your Conn 5A when you first bought it?

ChaseFan

brem · 03-27-2008, 10:32 AM

Yeah, but at 100$, it's a hit or a miss... can end up costing a lot of douu ddaaa to restore :P

s.coomer · 03-27-2008, 10:55 AM

Your lucky your getting what your getting with the one bid.

Dale Proctor · 03-27-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseFan

Isn't this eBay Conn 26A in about the same condition as your Conn 5A when you first bought it?

ChaseFan

Probably....but I'd rather have the 5A (or even better, the 9A) on the Conn Loyalist site, too....

Mine was pretty rough, but I only paid $29 for it, and it had all the valve buttons.

Before (eBay pics)

After ($30 for corks, pads, paint remover, & metal polish)

79connvictor · 03-27-2008, 01:59 PM

Are you telling me all you have to do is remove the lacquer with paint remover and polish the brass to get results like that? Of course I know raw brass requires a lot of upkeep but still!. I have and old Martin cornet that I like to play sometimes that looks like crap. This inspires me. Anyone want to talk me out of it?

Dale Proctor · 03-27-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79connvictor

Are you telling me all you have to do is remove the lacquer with paint remover and polish the brass to get results like that? Of course I know raw brass requires a lot of upkeep but still!. I have and old Martin cornet that I like to play sometimes that looks like crap. This inspires me. Anyone want to talk me out of it?

That's about it. Of course, like thos home improvement shows on TV, it's more trouble than it looks. You have to get a heavy-duty paint remover - the water based ones won't work well. Then, there's the hours of polishing to get into every nook and cranny to remove the heavy tarnish. And then, as you said, it has to be polished every so often to keep it looking good. And the dents will still be there......

I'm seriously considering spending the bucks for an overhaul on this horn. Even though I have a better cornet, it's a great player and I think I'll keep it.

Here's another picture to get you thinking....

03-27-2008, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChaseFan New Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22	Conn 26A on eBay Here is something that we don't see often: C G CONN TRUMPET VINTAGE 1937 & RUDY MUCK MOUTHPIECE !! - eBay (item 270221520376 end time Mar-27-08 11:18:16 PDT) A professional-level 1936 Conn 26A Director cornet, with auction ending this afternoon. Conn Loyalist says at: The Conn Loyalist that the 1930's Directors were professional cornets. According to: The Conn Loyalist the Conn 26A cornet had a #2-1/2 bore, which is the same .485 bore size as the Conn 5A and the 1950's-1960's Conn Directors. Although the cornet on eBay definitely needs refinishing, it looks like it only has one dent on the 2nd valve slide, plus the lead pipe is sagging some, but those are minor repairs. It will probably go cheap, which could be a real bargain for anyone who wants a 1930's professional-level cornet. ChaseFan Last edited by ChaseFan : 03-27-2008 at 01:15 AM.
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03-27-2008, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
brem Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada Brand: Stage 1 - Schilke mpc Posts: 618	Re: Conn 26A on eBay Nice Try. :)
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Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Brand: Bach, vintage Conn Posts: 569	Re: Conn 26A on eBay I think I'd rather have the one on the Conn Loyalist site.......
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03-27-2008, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
brem Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada Brand: Stage 1 - Schilke mpc Posts: 618	Re: Conn 26A on eBay Yeah, but at 100$, it's a hit or a miss... can end up costing a lot of douu ddaaa to restore :P
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03-27-2008, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
s.coomer New Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 33	Re: Conn 26A on eBay Your lucky your getting what your getting with the one bid.

03-27-2008, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
79connvictor New Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Brand: C.G. Conn, Getzen,Schilke Posts: 23	Re: Conn 26A on eBay Are you telling me all you have to do is remove the lacquer with paint remover and polish the brass to get results like that? Of course I know raw brass requires a lot of upkeep but still!. I have and old Martin cornet that I like to play sometimes that looks like crap. This inspires me. Anyone want to talk me out of it?

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