Conn Cavalier questions - Page 2

gglassmeyer · 02-25-2008, 02:05 PM

I have one that my wife's grandmother played in high school. One of my brother's-in-law attempted to play in grade school and they fixed the horn up with some new slides. The horn plays fairly well, but intonation was not too good (might have been the new slides). Maybe one with original slides has better intonation.
It seems like I was able to find some scetchy info about serial numbers a few years ago and found that mine was from the early 30's.

Shmahergan · 03-16-2009, 10:31 PM

I was given a Cavalier Trumpet, probably in the 47xxx serial numbers, and after polishing, (using my fair share of elbow grease) it truly opened up the sound.

Don't underestimate any trumpets--young or old, clean or dirty.

Cavalier is da bomb....

pcnelson · 10-31-2009, 10:56 PM

Hi Everyone...I'm new here, but have a Cav. 94B that is a dream to play. It's a .433 bore, satin silver finish. For me, a smaller mouthpiece with a med. deep cup makes these horns sing. I find the lower range really doesn't respond well with certain newer pieces. Also, there is some info on the Conn Loyalist under the Pan Am. listings. I play mostly cornet, but have become very interested in peashooter trumpets. (The Holton models are also very nice.) Also, please check out HornUCopia website for lots of great info on vintage horns. Best...Paul
See me on ebay @ theharpandtrumpet

ComeBackKid · 11-01-2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pangaea

...So: I know the Cavalier is a Conn stencil. What I don't know is: how does one tell the bore size? there are no marks to indicate whether it's the Conn #1, #1 1/2, etc. I know from the ConnLoyalist and other net resources that it's either a 90B, 92B, or a few other model numbers in the 90s. But how is this determined?...

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By Splooie1990: I noticed on my Cavalier, the color inside the bell is somewhat yellow, not silver. I've thoroughly cleaned it, so I'm assuming that it is made out of a different type of metal or something. The finish on the horn is "flat" with some texture to it. I've also noticed that it is a pretty heavy horn for its size. Any significance to the heavy weight?

I have a Conn stencil with the name "Alcazar" on the bell. It is actully a 90A cornet. All of the above characteristics apply to my horn. As far as its bore, I did not measure it directly but I found I could exchange the slides with an Olds Ambassador with the slides in the Conn so it is the same bore (.460?). It does have a smaller bell (4 1/2") though so it has a more penetrating sound. But, overall, it is fun to play and a VERY stout horn. The original silver finish (with the gold wash in the bell) is still in excellent condition.

02-25-2008, 02:05 PM	#11
gglassmeyer Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 242	Re: Conn Cavalier questions I have one that my wife's grandmother played in high school. One of my brother's-in-law attempted to play in grade school and they fixed the horn up with some new slides. The horn plays fairly well, but intonation was not too good (might have been the new slides). Maybe one with original slides has better intonation. It seems like I was able to find some scetchy info about serial numbers a few years ago and found that mine was from the early 30's. __________________ Greg Glassmeyer

03-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#12
Shmahergan New Friend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Conn Cavalier questions I was given a Cavalier Trumpet, probably in the 47xxx serial numbers, and after polishing, (using my fair share of elbow grease) it truly opened up the sound. Don't underestimate any trumpets--young or old, clean or dirty. Cavalier is da bomb....

10-31-2009, 10:56 PM	#13
pcnelson New Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: http://members.tripod.com/harpandtrumpetmouthp/index.htm Posts: 1	Re: Conn Cavalier questions Hi Everyone...I'm new here, but have a Cav. 94B that is a dream to play. It's a .433 bore, satin silver finish. For me, a smaller mouthpiece with a med. deep cup makes these horns sing. I find the lower range really doesn't respond well with certain newer pieces. Also, there is some info on the Conn Loyalist under the Pan Am. listings. I play mostly cornet, but have become very interested in peashooter trumpets. (The Holton models are also very nice.) Also, please check out HornUCopia website for lots of great info on vintage horns. Best...Paul See me on ebay @ theharpandtrumpet Last edited by pcnelson; 10-31-2009 at 10:58 PM. Reason: mis-spelling

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