Posts made by adc

Its a great board..small but growing.

So very sorry

I found that a slightly used microfiber cloth that has been used removing the polish when detailing a vehicle. Makes a terrific lacquer cleaner preserver.

What I do is start with a new micro fiber cloth. Polish about 10+ sq ft or more on a vehicle that has been washed prior to polishing. [you don't want grit on the slightly used microfiber]. I just sit with the horn and wipe it off (relaxing) for a few minutes now and then. The residue polish on the cloth shines an protects. My wife normally could care less was impressed!! That's saying something. I use NuFinish

@Richard-III said in 1953 Conn 80A Cornet:

Okay. I like bottom sprung valves. So much less complicated. I can switch them out for the feel I like. And when putting the valves back in the casings, there's no way to get them turned in the wrong direction. Very simple system that works great, for me. My 80A always gets admiring looks from the trumpet playing crowd and they love the feel of the valves when they try it.

I would have given my 80A to a needy school kid but oiling the valves is to hard. Gluing the corks to the top of the piston helps. But I personally think its the dumbest idea Conn ever came up with. Hint: It is no longer used and no onelse uses it. Once in a blue moon I can change top springs out in about 5 minutes. But again..just me. Almost ever old cornet IO have bought (a bunch) immediately gets Yamaha springs

That horn is mighty pretty!!!!!

@adc Over and over you will hear that Committees later than serial 200,000 started going downhill. Both trumpets and cornets. Can't say..its true but it is what owners will tell you.

I can not absolutely say the Committee is better than any of my other cornets. But its damn good and It would be one of the last I would keep for its looks and feel alone (quality). The valves have no equal..period. Any serious collector needs a Committee.-IMHO

@Three-Sevens I gave it to her yesterday. She was thrilled. It will not be her main horn as she plays trumpet but it will be a good choice for her solo work/ jazz band. It will have a happy home. Her mom is an accomplished trumpeter. Dad is also a musician. The Bad director said it would be loved.

Sweet!!!!

@ACB Nice!!!

My 1947 36A

@N0isemaker said in Favorite Cornet:

This is my Conn 36A " CONCERT GRAND "
I just figured out how to post a photo.
Some say this is one of the best cornets Conn ever made.
I don't know about that but it has a great cornet sound
and I have enjoyed having it.
More information can be found on the " CONN LOYALIST " website.

I have one. It was copied from the King Master. Not running down your 36A (I like it). The king though is lighter, plays easier, has better valves, and plays in tune without adjustng any slides. It is though (as you said brighter than the 36A) I like darker.! !
1953 King Master

Good luck.

I actually cut the brush and about 2 inches of plastic off of a bore brush. I put a bit of Simichrome or MAAS or other mild abrasive like toothpaste and put in on the brush. I then put it into the chuck of a low speed drill and run it CAREFULLY through the ports. Thoroughly wash the valve. The ports actually get shiny

Nice. I can't stand to play a new (old) horn until I thoroughly clean and sanitize it.

Nade a video of my King Master
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OJ1QSSYjEY&t=54s[/url]

@Tobylou8
Kudos!!!

@A-N-A-Mendez
lol..good one

@Tobylou8
Yea I know.

I love my King Master to death. Will never buy another cornet ****probably ****

@Doodlin
Looks like the Studio may be a copy of the King Master.

@flugelgirl
Very nice. I have a King Master coming on Fri. Can't wait to play it.