Refinishing a Connstellation cornet

larry newman · 01-09-2006, 06:20 PM

I've just gotten a 38A Connstellation in very good shape for its years (circa 1962), and am thinking of restoring it completely.

Most of the horn is nickel silver plate, with brass accents, and a Coprion bell.

Any suggestions as to who might handle such a project would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

TrentAustin · 01-09-2006, 07:27 PM

A few names come to mind.

Leigh McKinney from Eclipse (even though his current workload of Eclipse trumpet orders might make his time frame a little slow for your tastes)... he totally restored my Olds Opera Cornet with Nickel bell and it's better than new. Truly world class work. www.eclipsetrumpets.com

Jim Becker from Osmun Music is my favorite technician and a true master craftsman. He's worked on all my horns and the only guy I'll go to in the US.
www.osmun.com

Charlie Melk has received rave reviews, and Rich Ita does a great job as well.

Best,

T

Tootsall · 01-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Yes, Leigh would do a great job. I think that Rich Ita, with his apparent favouratism for cornets, would do it up proud too if you didn't want to send it all the way "across the pond".

larry newman · 01-09-2006, 09:48 PM

Thanks to all for your advice ! I feel I'm in good, experienced company here...

Robert Rowe · 04-13-2006, 08:43 AM

I have several Connstellation Cornets.

I suspect you are in possession of the "short"-model (37A); and I have never seen one with Coprion (copper)-bell ... although, they commonly occur with nickel-plate over the reputed Coprion-bell ... (I can see the tell-tale hue of copper, looking down into the bell with a "leak-light", on mine).

Any way you can post photo-image here on the web-site for us?

Robt Rowe

plp · 04-13-2006, 06:44 PM

You mean something like this?

The work was done by Garry Stoner, aka prof5 at both ebay and TH. To say the least, I highly recommend his work. It plays just as good as it looks.

Robert Rowe · 04-13-2006, 07:49 PM

Interesting.

I like the copper-plated slides and caps.

Robt Rowe

01-09-2006, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
larry newman New Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 49	Refinishing a Connstellation cornet I've just gotten a 38A Connstellation in very good shape for its years (circa 1962), and am thinking of restoring it completely. Most of the horn is nickel silver plate, with brass accents, and a Coprion bell. Any suggestions as to who might handle such a project would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, __________________ Larry ------------ Second Cornet - Buffalo Silver Band , est. 1915 (British style - all cornets ) ----------- Blessing B-141 Artist cornet Connstellation (Elkhart)37a/38a cornet Amati pocket cornet Yamaha trumpet

01-09-2006, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,532	A few names come to mind. Leigh McKinney from Eclipse (even though his current workload of Eclipse trumpet orders might make his time frame a little slow for your tastes)... he totally restored my Olds Opera Cornet with Nickel bell and it's better than new. Truly world class work. www.eclipsetrumpets.com Jim Becker from Osmun Music is my favorite technician and a true master craftsman. He's worked on all my horns and the only guy I'll go to in the US. www.osmun.com Charlie Melk has received rave reviews, and Rich Ita does a great job as well. Best, T __________________ Trent Austin Taking a break to focus on my music but I am lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com

01-09-2006, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
larry newman New Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 49	Thanks to all for your advice ! I feel I'm in good, experienced company here... __________________ Larry ------------ Second Cornet - Buffalo Silver Band , est. 1915 (British style - all cornets ) ----------- Blessing B-141 Artist cornet Connstellation (Elkhart)37a/38a cornet Amati pocket cornet Yamaha trumpet

04-13-2006, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robert Rowe Piano User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 498	I have several Connstellation Cornets. I suspect you are in possession of the "short"-model (37A); and I have never seen one with Coprion (copper)-bell ... although, they commonly occur with nickel-plate over the reputed Coprion-bell ... (I can see the tell-tale hue of copper, looking down into the bell with a "leak-light", on mine). Any way you can post photo-image here on the web-site for us? Robt Rowe __________________ " ... Ya cain't polish a turd ...!" (old Southern expression) ~~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~~

04-13-2006, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Robert Rowe Piano User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 498	Interesting. I like the copper-plated slides and caps. Robt Rowe __________________ " ... Ya cain't polish a turd ...!" (old Southern expression) ~~ Love animals ... don't eat them. ~~

01-09-2006, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Yes, Leigh would do a great job. I think that Rich Ita, with his apparent favouratism for cornets, would do it up proud too if you didn't want to send it all the way "across the pond".

04-13-2006, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
plp New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Alabama Posts: 15	You mean something like this? The work was done by Garry Stoner, aka prof5 at both ebay and TH. To say the least, I highly recommend his work. It plays just as good as it looks.

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