which vintage conn you prefer? - Page 4

A.N.A. Mendez · 09-27-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Schwab

Connstellations are excellent trumpets, top of the line. They were very popular when they were new and many top pros still play them decades later, even with all the new fancy choices out there!

I agree. Coming from the "mostly Olds" camp, the Constellations I have played are great, buttery valves, solid feel and beautiful tone. Total pro presentation,cases,fit and finish.

trumpmac · 09-27-2009, 06:59 PM

Did any one else notice that OldLou stated his favorite horns are his Conns but they didn't make his list? Just sayin...

oldlou · 09-28-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by trumpmac

Did any one else notice that OldLou stated his favorite horns are his Conns but they didn't make his list? Just sayin...

Oldlou has been far too busy playing his Conns to make an alteration to his signature list of instruments.

OLDLOU>>

trumpmac · 09-28-2009, 10:11 AM

That's cool Lou. No offense intended. I just notice stuff like that. I wish I had a list

jerec576 · 10-03-2009, 12:21 AM

Could I ask, what do the 8B Artist's play like? I found a great deal on one but am unsure of its future value, historical importance and such. I heard Hubbard and Woody played them for a good run; that true?

beautgrainger147 · 10-05-2009, 06:18 PM

I've not got or played many instruments but I'm rather happy with a Conn Victor (80A).
It's from about 67 and seems not to have been used much which helps.

missmybaby · 10-05-2009, 10:32 PM

Just got my hands on a recently overhauled 1930 Conn 80A Victor today and the beast is the best playing cornet I have ever had the privilege to play. The tone is simply gorgeous and full. Classic cornet sound...

I also have a King Master Cornet, SN puts her around 1928 ballpark. The King is very nice, and in all fairness she needs a valve-job as she eats oil like a fat housewife on a bon-bon kick, but the Victor throws a beatdown on her, in all likelihood even after the valve work the King needs.

My vote is definitely for the Victor 80A.

tranqB · 10-08-2009, 12:21 AM

Love the trumpet..can't get enough of it...actually want to practice...What??/
Current Arsenal of Horns
B and S Challenger II JBX Series
1946 Chicago Benge in medium bore in mint condition
1940 Martin Committee HandCraft rebuilt just like Chris Botti's
1923 King Silvertone Liberty with sterling bell minty nice
1927 King Liberty
1933 King Liberty model #2
1958 King Super 20 Silversonic dual bore
1956 King Super 20 Silvertone cornet
1960 Conn Connstellation 28A
1940 Bach Strad New York gold
1938 Conn Victor 80A
1959 Conn Victor 80A
1933 Conn 22B
2005 Conn Vintage One
2008 Conn Vintage One Flugelhorn
2004 Lawler C7 with Gold Brass bell option
2007 Schilke B1
2004 Courtois Evolution 1 in green gold soft finish
1989 Leblanc Martin Committee Deluxe 3460
2009 Yamaha Bobby Shew 8310Z
1962 Olds Recording
1960 Conn 6A

jonterman · 11-05-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missmybaby

Just got my hands on a recently overhauled 1930 Conn 80A Victor today and the beast is the best playing cornet I have ever had the privilege to play. The tone is simply gorgeous and full. Classic cornet sound...

I also have a King Master Cornet, SN puts her around 1928 ballpark. The King is very nice, and in all fairness she needs a valve-job as she eats oil like a fat housewife on a bon-bon kick, but the Victor throws a beatdown on her, in all likelihood even after the valve work the King needs.

My vote is definitely for the Victor 80A.

Is that the same as the 'New Wonder?'

jbkirby · 11-11-2009, 11:51 PM

Maynard played one of the first 38B Connstellations.

I haven't figured out why Conn Directors with Coprion bells are soaring in price above the $400 dollar range...it's still a student horn (albeit a good one), only with a red brass bell, same bottom sprung valve body as my $18.00 flea market aquired 1965 Director. The Coprion bell is beautiful, but is it worth three to four times the value of the same horn with a yellow brass bell? Having a degree in economics, I am well aware that demand sets the price, but is it really that good? Someone please set me straight if I'm blowing smoke!!!

BTW, my 1913 Conn cornet is a terrific horn to play, fast valves and a sweet tone, combined with beautiful engraving, satin silver plate with gold wash in the bell and in the engraving.

09-27-2009, 06:59 PM	#32
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? Did any one else notice that OldLou stated his favorite horns are his Conns but they didn't make his list? Just sayin... __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

09-28-2009, 10:11 AM	#34
trumpmac Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 93	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? That's cool Lou. No offense intended. I just notice stuff like that. I wish I had a list __________________ '74 Silver Bach 180 37 Bell '58 Conn Director Coprion "There are no wrong notes. Just poor choices." Miles Davis

10-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#35
jerec576 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 128	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? Could I ask, what do the 8B Artist's play like? I found a great deal on one but am unsure of its future value, historical importance and such. I heard Hubbard and Woody played them for a good run; that true? __________________ Schilke X3 : Monette B5P

10-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#36
beautgrainger147 New Friend Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rotherham Posts: 21	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? I've not got or played many instruments but I'm rather happy with a Conn Victor (80A). It's from about 67 and seems not to have been used much which helps. __________________ Rossmeisl Trumpet Marius Roche Flugelhorn Conn Victor 80A

10-05-2009, 10:32 PM	#37
missmybaby New Friend Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? Just got my hands on a recently overhauled 1930 Conn 80A Victor today and the beast is the best playing cornet I have ever had the privilege to play. The tone is simply gorgeous and full. Classic cornet sound... I also have a King Master Cornet, SN puts her around 1928 ballpark. The King is very nice, and in all fairness she needs a valve-job as she eats oil like a fat housewife on a bon-bon kick, but the Victor throws a beatdown on her, in all likelihood even after the valve work the King needs. My vote is definitely for the Victor 80A.

10-08-2009, 12:21 AM	#38
tranqB New Friend Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: C-Town Posts: 14	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? Love the trumpet..can't get enough of it...actually want to practice...What??/ Current Arsenal of Horns B and S Challenger II JBX Series 1946 Chicago Benge in medium bore in mint condition 1940 Martin Committee HandCraft rebuilt just like Chris Botti's 1923 King Silvertone Liberty with sterling bell minty nice 1927 King Liberty 1933 King Liberty model #2 1958 King Super 20 Silversonic dual bore 1956 King Super 20 Silvertone cornet 1960 Conn Connstellation 28A 1940 Bach Strad New York gold 1938 Conn Victor 80A 1959 Conn Victor 80A 1933 Conn 22B 2005 Conn Vintage One 2008 Conn Vintage One Flugelhorn 2004 Lawler C7 with Gold Brass bell option 2007 Schilke B1 2004 Courtois Evolution 1 in green gold soft finish 1989 Leblanc Martin Committee Deluxe 3460 2009 Yamaha Bobby Shew 8310Z 1962 Olds Recording 1960 Conn 6A

11-11-2009, 11:51 PM	#40
jbkirby New Friend Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dothan, Alabama Posts: 24	Re: which vintage conn you prefer? Maynard played one of the first 38B Connstellations. I haven't figured out why Conn Directors with Coprion bells are soaring in price above the $400 dollar range...it's still a student horn (albeit a good one), only with a red brass bell, same bottom sprung valve body as my $18.00 flea market aquired 1965 Director. The Coprion bell is beautiful, but is it worth three to four times the value of the same horn with a yellow brass bell? Having a degree in economics, I am well aware that demand sets the price, but is it really that good? Someone please set me straight if I'm blowing smoke!!! BTW, my 1913 Conn cornet is a terrific horn to play, fast valves and a sweet tone, combined with beautiful engraving, satin silver plate with gold wash in the bell and in the engraving. __________________ JBKIRBY 1913 Conn Circus Bore Cornet 1973 Olds Recording Bb Trumpet 1965 Conn Director Bb Trumpet 1970 Conn 6D Double French Horn Jean Baptiste El Cheapo-Sticko-Valve-O Pocket Trumpet

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